As an apprentice at City, you will equip yourself with the tools needed for both professional and personal success. Here, we challenge, support, and nurture our apprentices, empowering them to achieve their goals and drive meaningful change.
Crafted with the future in mind, our experienced team offer a customised learning experience that caters to individual needs and is developed in partnership with top industry employers. Whether you are just starting out in the world of work, refreshing your skills, or looking to advance your career, we may just have the right programme for you.
Why choose a Modern Apprenticeship?
- Skills Development: Cultivate essential, core, career, and meta skills to enhance your confidence and propel your career forward.
- Practical Experience: Access hands-on training and develop industry-specific essential skills.
- Secure Career Path: Take the affordable route to education and job security, earning a wage that can provide financial independence and remove the necessity for student loans.
- Career Progression: Gain respected qualifications that can pave the way for further education and career growth within the industry.
- Support and Mentorship: Receive tailored guidance and mentorship, aiding professional development and supporting a smooth integration into the workplace.
Who can apply?
Modern Apprenticeships are open to individuals who are in employment or about to start a job. To become an apprentice at City, you must be ready to make a commitment to learning, balancing work responsibilities with dedicated training and development time.
To be eligible for apprenticeship funding in Scotland, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 16 years old and have reached the statutory school leaving age.
- Have your main employment based in Scotland.
- Not be receiving any other forms of funding, including support from SAAS.
For more detailed information on what is expected of our apprentices, read our Apprentice Code of Conduct and our Eligibility & Funding Guide.
Where to apply
At City, we offer over thirty apprenticeship frameworks designed to meet a wide range of career needs. If you are currently employed and looking to upskill in your current role, visit the Frameworks We Offer page to find the qualification that works for you. If you would like more information on your chosen framework, contact us directly on apprenticeships@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
If you're looking for employment, you'll need to apply for a Modern Apprenticeship vacancy first. In Scotland, Apprenticeships Scotland website has current vacancies where you can filter and search for the available apprentice jobs in your area.
Don’t just take our word for it
Here's what some on of our Modern Apprentices have to say:-
'I like the idea of how the apprenticeship rolled out as an evidence-based course’.
‘I really enjoyed my time as a modern apprentice. It allowed me to settle into the world of work and learn on the job experience’.
‘I managed to gain a full-time job within the department where I completed my modern apprenticeship. I can’t wait to see my progression within the department in the upcoming years.’
