Apprenticeships

Find apprenticeships in Essex, and support for employers to hire apprentices.

Apprenticeships are training programmes that combine on the job training with study. They can help you progress into full employment or further study.

They are for people aged 16 and over.

Find an apprenticeship in Essex

Search for apprenticeships on the Essex Opportunities website.

Apprenticeships at Essex County Council

We offer a range of apprenticeships, alongside other entry routes to work.

Read about entry to work on the Working for Essex website

ACL Essex apprenticeships

Adult Community Learning (ACL) Essex offers a range of apprenticeships for people looking to improve their career prospects. 

ACL Essex's apprenticeships include:

  • placements in business, accounting and finance, project management, administration, team leading, management and customer service
  • placements in early years and educational settings
  • placements in health, medical and social care.

Find apprenticeships on the ACL website.

Help for employers to hire an apprentice

Find more about hiring an apprentice on the Essex Opportunities website.

ACL Essex offers support for businesses to run staff training programmes and apprenticeships. Find out more about support to hire an apprentice on the ACL Essex website.

Apprenticeship initiative for Essex schools

Essex schools can use our apprenticeship levy pot to help upskill their staff.

Financial support can be used to help cover training costs for school staff who want to take an apprenticeship.

There is no age limit. They're available across a range of professions, including:

  • business support
  • teaching assistants
  • site maintenance
  • catering

Find out about funding to offer apprenticeships to school staff on the Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service website.