Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn.
Apprenticeships combine work and study, leading to nationally recognised qualifications, offering a great mix of hands-on learning in the workplace and theory learned with us at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. They will provide you with relevant skills, behaviours, and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in the working world!
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
Links with top employers
We work with a variety of different employers, ranging from small to large, who offer great opportunities to ‘earn while you learn’.
Earn while you learn
As an apprentice, you’ll work for an employer, and you will earn a wage. The minimum wage for an apprentice is £7.55 per hour.
Higher level progression
You can progress to a higher-level apprenticeship or to a university level course.
Safe & supported
There is wide-ranging support at College and in the workplace, with well-established safeguarding procedures.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group offers apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 5, within a wide range of industry areas. Durations are determined by the level and industry area but range from 1 to 4 years. College attendance varies dependent on the industry area, with taught elements being delivered both face-to-face and remotely, on a day release or block release basis. Some programmes require no college attendance (other than for exams) and are delivered in the workplace by a designated assessor.
On the 1st August 2025, the new Foundation Apprenticeships will launch in England.
We will be offering Foundation Apprenticeships in:
- Onsite Trades Foundation Apprenticeship (Construction)
- Health & Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship (Health & Education)
To enquire, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01924 789489 or at apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
To become an apprentice you need an employer. If you already have a prospective employer, please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team to discuss further or find an employer who is recruiting apprentices.
Some employers do approach us regarding vacancies and those vacancies can be found here or submit a copy of your CV to apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk which we can share directly with employers who are looking to recruit an apprentice.
Our Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Mini Guide
Meet Our Students
My dream job is to do oil rig welding abroad so I’m going to gain as much experience as I can in my current apprenticeship job.
Engineering
I chose to do a Bricklaying apprenticeship because I like to be outdoors and working alongside college suits me.
Construction
I chose an apprenticeship because I know I learn best when I’m developing skills on the job.
Engineering
I jumped on the chance to do it to learn new things and extend my engineering knowledge further.
Construction
I’m proud to represent my company and I’m proud of myself with how far I have come with bricklaying.
Construction
I started at Castleford College last year on the Level 1 Bricklaying course and this year I’ve progressed on to a Level 2 Bricklayer apprenticeship with Gleeson Homes.
Construction
This year I was lucky enough to receive the Level 3 Apprentice of the year, at the Wakefield College Apprenticeship Awards.
Engineering
Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.
Learn about our Support Services
Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.
Learn about Financial Support
Course applications can be made through our website or by a paper application.
Learn about the application process
If you are ready to apply for an apprenticeship, then take a look at the vacancies currently available.
Browse apprenticeship vacancies