As an apprentice in York, you'll:
- gain job-specific skills
- earn a salary; the National Minimum Wage is £7.55 per hour (as of April 2025), however many employers choose to pay more, especially if it’s a higher level apprenticeship. After 12 months, if you’re aged 19 or over, your wage will rise to National Minimum Wage for your age
- get a minimum of 11 months' paid employment and holiday pay
- be given at least 6 hours per week within your contracted hours study related to your role
- in some cases, progress up the levels to get a degree or master's degree through apprenticeship training
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If you're already in employment
If you're already in employment, you could do an apprenticeship as part of your professional development, such as working towards:
- management training
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- higher and degree level qualifications
Speak to your employer or contact the Apprenticeship Hub for more information.
Search for apprenticeship vacancies
Visit Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK) for a wide range of apprenticeship vacancies. For construction vacancies visit Talent View Construction.
We also recommend regularly checking employer websites and socials as they may not advertise on the webpage above.
Further information about apprenticeships and careers
For more information about apprenticeships and careers:
- speak to your school or college careers advisor
- visit the National Careers Service if you're aged 18 or over
- visit the National Apprenticeships website
- visit the UCAS website
Apprenticeship information for parents and teachers
Parents and teachers can access and download informative resources from the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
For parents this includes a monthly pack which is filled with the latest advice and guidance, supported by the National Apprenticeship Service.
For teachers this includes a range of quizzes, factsheets, posters, student packs broken down to the different key stages.
Apprenticeship information for businesses
We offer information on apprenticeships and funding to help businesses hire an apprentice, or to up-skill existing staff.