Apprenticeships and work based learning

Build a brighter future for yourself
- Gain qualifications and workplace experience
- 190 career choices in a wide range of industries
- As you learn - you will earn
How apprenticeships work
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship combines on the job training with working towards nationally recognised qualifications.
There are over 190 career choices in a wide range of industry sectors ranging from accountancy, engineering, administration to floristry and veterinary nursing.
If you are an employee possibly looking for an apprenticeship or if you are an employer interested in finding out more, contact Bev Auburn on 0300 300 6469.
Apprenticeships - for an employee
For an employee – You will work towards qualifications and gain workplace experience at the same time. As you learn – you will earn.
Apprentice Employment Myth
Many potential apprentices believe you must be employed before applying for an Apprenticeship; this is not the case, we can help you find a place within a company in your preferred career choice. Click on the following link to find out how to become an apprentice.
If you are an employee possibly looking for an apprenticeship or if you are an employer interested in finding out more, contact Bev Auburn on 0300 300 6469.
Apprenticeships - for an employer
For an employer – Apprentices bring considerable value to your organisation and can provide a highly skilled workforce, boost productivity, profitability and staff retention. For full details click on the following link to get started.
If you are an employee possibly looking for an apprenticeship or if you are an employer interested in finding out more, contact Bev Auburn on 0300 300 6469.
Work based learning and training
Work based learning
We can help businesses with staff training. As well as Apprenticeships we deliver a range of work based training leading to nationally recognised qualifications; these include Customer Service, Business and Administration, Information Technology, Team Leading, Management, Literacy and Numeracy.
We also work in partnership with other training providers which enable us to offer cross sector qualifications such as Health and Social Care, Education and Training, Retail and many more.
To find more information contact Bev Auburn on 0300 300 6469 or bev.auburn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
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Art and Craft Exhibition, bedford arts and craft centre MK42 9HE (PDF 98KB)
Adult Learning summer course brochure 2013 (PDF 411KB)
North Bedfordshire Enrolment Form 2012-13 (PDF 82KB)
South Bedfordshire Enrolment Form 2012-13 (PDF 83KB)
Contact us
- 0808 100 3140
- adult.learning@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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