EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAINEESHIPS
After July 31st 2023, traineeships will no longer be available as a standalone programme. You can continue to apply for them until then on Find a Traineeship. From 1st August 2023, they will be available directly from colleges and other training providers.
Traineeships are a brilliant way to gain experience and confidence,
helping you to take the next step into an apprenticeship, work or study.
A Traineeship is a fully-funded education and training programme for 16-24* year olds (*25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care Plan) to build employability skills and gain valuable sector-based experience through a work placement.
Offered throughout England, trainees are supported by training providers working with local employers through fun and engaging programmes that will help you reach your future goals.
Explore the resources below to discover everything you need to know!
A GUIDE TO TRAINEESHIPS
HOW DO YOU FIND A TRAINEESHIP?
TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES
- Visit Find a Traineeship on the government website to view employers with current vacancies in your local area.
FIND A PROVIDER
- Search the provider listing to see which providers are closest to you. You can contact your local training providers and colleges to find out more.
Resources to get you started
Guide to Traineeships Slide Deck
A slide deck overview of Traineeships for young people, schools’ referral agencies and stakeholders.
View ResourceEmployer Guide to Traineeships
A helpful guide for employers with everything you need to know about getting started with Traineeships.
View ResourceA Guide To Traineeships Film
Watch this short video for more information on Traineeships!
View ResourceUnderstanding Traineeships Webinar
Hear from expert speaker, Steve Latus, Head of Traineeships at the ESFA on the latest updates on traineeships.
View ResourceTraineeships Quick Guide and Myth Busters
Discover more about Traineeships within this helpful guide.
View ResourceTraineeship Webinars
Watch on-demand one of our traineeship webinars, specifically designed for teachers and careers advisers, to find out how traineeships are of value to young people.
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Here is a collection of free resources to help you to become more familiar with traineeships.
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