Apprenticeships
We’re 10th in England &
1st in West Yorkshire
for apprenticeships
(ages 16-18) for completion within agreed time frame
Earn while you learn
Apprenticeships allow you to learn the right skills, gain great work experience and earn a wage.
We train approximately 2,000 apprentices over 30 occupational areas. Our apprentices are employed at over 1,000 companies throughout West Yorkshire.
About Apprenticeships
The current National Minimum Wage rate for all apprentices under 19, and apprentices 19+ that are in their first year of their Apprenticeship, is £3.70 per hour.
You will normally work around 30 hours per week, and no more than 40 hours (if you are under 18), which includes any training time at college (off the job) as well as on the job with your employer.
You must be paid for all the time you spend training, regardless of whether it’s at college or on the job.
Apprentices are also not required to pay any course fees, however, you may be required to buy course books, tools, equipment, uniform or other items needed for your course/job, depending on your Apprenticeship.
Vacancies
DID YOU KNOW?
77%
of apprentices stay with the same employer after completing the apprenticeship
9 out of 10
employers said apprentices had delivered benefits to their business
92%
of apprentices in work felt their apprenticeship had a positive impact on their career
89%
of apprentices were satisfied with the relevance of their training
“The best part of the course is that you get realistic work experience in a company while you study and without college I wouldn’t have my job at Bogwarner Turbo Systems in Bradford.”
Chris Hepworth
Engineering Level 3
“I have had ‘dead-end’ jobs since school. I was sitting in a call centre thinking why am I here? I decided it was time to make a change. I enrolled at Kirklees College and have never looked back.”
Rosie Melia
Motor Vehicle Level 2
Traineeships
Not ready for an Apprenticeship? No problem get work ready with Kirklees College!
We offer Traineeships for people looking for a hands on approach to their studies.
We can help you to prepare for an Apprenticeship, full time course and even full time employment with our Traineeships scheme.
News
Plastering student Shane Robinson is a finalist in the prestigious Plaisterer of the Year Award
Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills Anne Milton gives Kirklees Engineering Centre rave reviews
Kirklees College Engineering Centre host CKMA Event
Kirklees College has won a prestigious national award celebrating the most inclusive practice for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Student Adam Ali has been named National Entrepreneur of the Year after wowing judges – including Dragons’ Den’s Peter Jones CBE - with his business idea.
