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Apprenticeships
The University of Birmingham Apprenticeship Scheme offers individuals an outstanding opportunity to learn while they earn in a world leading academic and research institution.
What are apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.
Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 6 of their working hours learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
An apprenticeship includes:
- Earn a salary and have dedicated time for off the job training
- Hands-on-experience in a sector/role of interest
- Complete an industry recognised apprenticeship standard
- Start your long term career pathway in your chosen industry.
Why choose an apprenticeship?
The University of Birmingham is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the region, with approximately 8000 staff working in a range of academic, professional, technical, manual and administrative roles. This provides a distinguished and ideal environment to start your career.
About our apprenticeships
At the University of Birmingham, our apprenticeship vacancies cover a huge range of subject areas including, business administration, finance, lab technician, engineering, IT, marketing and so much more.
During the apprenticeship you will gain the required knowledge, behaviours and skills specifically designed by leading employers that will give you the building blocks to support your career development.
How to apply for an apprenticeship
Like our other vacancies, you can search and apply for apprenticeships through our online job opportunities system. Check out our guide on applying for apprenticeships below.
How to apply
Meet our apprentices
Meet our current apprentices working across a range of different departments at the University of Birmingham.
Apprentice profiles