With thousands of students across Wales set to receive their A-level, GCSE, and vocational qualification results in the coming days and weeks, apprenticeships are being highlighted as a valuable pathway for young people who want to combine work with learning while gaining practical skills for their future careers.
Apprenticeships are made possible through the commitment of employers across Wales, who play a vital role in offering meaningful opportunities for young people. Through the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, we’re working to support and encourage more employers to recruit apprentices helping to ensure that high-quality, work-based learning routes remain accessible to all 16 to 24-year-olds.
Delivered by a range of providers - including colleges, training organisations and universities through degree apprenticeships - they offer an alternative to traditional academic routes.
They allow young people to enter the workforce while continuing their education and working towards nationally recognised qualifications, from GCSE-equivalent levels right through to degrees.
From digital technology and engineering to healthcare, construction, and green energy sectors, apprenticeships are available across a wide range industries vital to Wales's economic future.
Through Working Wales, students can access comprehensive information about opportunities, receive guidance on applications and connect with employers offering positions across Wales.
The service also provides personalised support to match young people's interests and abilities with suitable programmes.
For further information please select the following link: Learn as you earn: promoting apprenticeships in results day run-up | GOV.WALES