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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Courses

Apprenticeships are ideal if you know what kind of job you want. You learn on the job, building up practical knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications by attending college one day a week and earning money at the same time. All Apprenticeships lead to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Key Skills qualifications and a technical certificate such as City & Guilds.

To study as an Apprentice you need to be employed in the industry you are interested in. If you’re unable to find a suitable job you may be eligible to study under the Programme Lead Apprenticeship (PLA) scheme which allows you to study up to three days a week at college for up to six months and we will help you find a suitable work placement. With a Programme Led Apprenticeship you could be entitled to claim EMA of up to £30 per week. We will help you find a work experience placement with a view to a permanent post.

For more information call us on 01384 343184 or email Helen.dunwell@stourbridge.ac.uk

College apprentice saw the benefits

Ben Shakespeare, a Stourbridge College apprentice, scooped a top accolade after being named Apprentice of the Year by the Stourbridge based Western region of Mansell Construction. Ben is pictured below with his trophy.

Ben Shakespeare

Having completed Level 1 and 2 in Site Carpentry, Ben has worked on several major Mansell projects across the region. He is now taking his Level 3 qualification at the college equipping him with the skills and experience he will need to become a fully qualified carpenter showing the excellent progression path which is open to students.

Sir Alan backs the Real Apprentices

Sir Alan Sugar has endorsed the national apprenticeship programme. He said: “Young people need choices that motivate them. The fact is that some people learn better on the job or by seeing how their learning applies to the real world – that’s why I’m backing Apprenticeships.”