If you are aged 16 or over and looking for a flexible yet structured way to gain skills while you work, an apprenticeship might be suitable for you. Apprenticeships are continually being developed and approved - so there’s always something to choose from - but don’t just settle on the first one you see - consider the following:

Whether it’s relevant to your preferred job category
What qualifications and/or skills you could stand to gain (including transferable skills) - and how these could be useful in future
Whether the employer you are thinking of working with is the type of company you would like to work for
Whether the skills and experience you acquire from your placement will make you a good fit for your chosen profession and company
What type of learning style you benefit from - not everyone is suited to “classroom learning” - some people are “kinasthetic” learners, which means they learn better through direct “hands-on” experience
How long the apprenticeship training will last for, and how you could fit it around your other commitments
Whether the training will be based locally, or whether it required travel to different locations
Funding requirements and financial support - some, though not all apprenticeships are paid (this can be a great stepping stone to financial independence if you’re a school-leaver) - but there may be cases where you need additional support.

How to find Apprenticeships (Bury)