As an apprentice in York, you'll:
- gain job-specific skills
- earn a salary; the National Minimum Wage is £8 per hour (as of April 2026), 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 8 months' paid employment and holiday pay
- be given at least 6 hours per week within your contracted hours for study related to your role
- in some cases, progress up the levels to get a degree or master's degree through apprenticeship training
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 social media 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 adviser
- visit the National Careers Service
- visit the National Apprenticeships website
- visit the UCAS website
Apprenticeship information for parents, carers and teachers
Parents, carers and teachers can access and download informative resources including a range of quizzes, factsheets, posters and packs for different key stages from the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
Apprenticeship information for businesses
We offer information on apprenticeships and funding to help businesses hire an apprentice, or to up-skill existing staff.