Traineeships
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last from 6 weeks up to one year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months.
You can apply if you’re:
- eligible to work in England
- unemployed and have little or no work experience
- aged 16 to 24 and qualified up to and including Level 3 (equivalent to A Level)
You’ll get:
help with getting work, such as writing a CV and finding a job
a work placement of 70 hours or more
help with the skills you’ll need for an apprenticeship or job in the area you want to work in
a job interview or feedback from an employer
help with English, maths and basic digital skills (if you need it)
You won’t be paid, but you may be given expenses for things like travel and meals.
Please note: you do not always need to complete a Traineeship to apply for an Apprenticeship.
