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How do I find apprenticeships near me?

Search by postcode on your nation's official service (gov.uk Find an apprenticeship in England), set your location on Shine to see matched local roles, check careers pages of big local employers such as councils, NHS trusts and manufacturers, and ask your local college. Most apprenticeships are advertised all year round and need no experience.

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How to find apprenticeships near you

  1. 1

    Take the Shine quiz and set your location

    Shine matches you to live apprenticeships and entry-level roles near where you live, ranked by how well they fit your strengths.

  2. 2

    Search gov.uk by postcode

    The official Find an apprenticeship service lets you search England-wide vacancies by postcode and distance and set up alerts.

  3. 3

    Check the big local employers directly

    Councils, NHS trusts, utilities, housing associations, supermarkets and large manufacturers near you often advertise apprenticeships on their own careers pages first.

  4. 4

    Ask your local college

    Colleges and training providers work with local employers and often know about vacancies before they are advertised.

  5. 5

    Use your network

    Tell family, teachers and part-time employers you're looking. Many smaller trade apprenticeships are filled by word of mouth.

Official apprenticeship search by nation

In London? See London apprenticeships. Looking at a degree-level route? See degree apprenticeships.

FAQs

How do I find apprenticeships near me?
Search by postcode on the official service for your nation (gov.uk Find an apprenticeship in England), set your location on Shine to see matched local roles, check the careers pages of big local employers like councils and NHS trusts, and ask your local college.
How far should I travel for an apprenticeship?
Most apprentices travel up to about an hour each way. Work out the daily cost and time before applying: on apprentice pay, a long expensive commute can wipe out much of your wage. Some employers help with travel.
Are there apprenticeships near me with no experience?
Yes. Most Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships are designed for people with no experience. Employers usually ask for GCSEs or a willingness to work towards maths and English.
When are most apprenticeships advertised?
All year round. Large employers often open applications in the autumn and winter for starts the following September, while smaller local employers advertise whenever they need someone.

Related guides

Part of Shine's apprenticeship guide series, plain-English answers, updated regularly.