Apprenticeships in Essex

South Essex College has an established history of providing quality Apprenticeship training across the Thames Gateway. As the lead for NOVA, the fifth largest provider of work-based training in the country, we were named ‘Top Provider in the Eastern Region’ for the recruitment of Apprentices by the National Apprenticeship Service.

Apprenticeships for School Leavers

Being ‘The Apprentice’ isn’t as daunting as it seems on the BBC TV show starring Alan Sugar, in fact it’s quite the opposite! Not only will you learn practical real-world trade skills and gain a nationally-recognised qualification, you’ll also get paid during your training!

Apprenticeships for Adults

Apprenticeships aren’t just for young people. No matter if you’re 16 or 60, if you’re looking to change careers or if you want to improve the career you are already in, an Apprenticeship can give you the skills and confidence to achieve your aims!

Apprenticeships for Employers

Taking on an Apprentice is a good way to train up new staff members and to invest in the professional development of all staff, as well as improving job satisfaction and overall morale.

Our Apprenticeships Frameworks

We offer Apprenticeship training in over 40 different trades across 17 industry sectors, with more being added all the time. Our Apprentices work for all kinds of businesses, ranging from airports, retail outlets, offices, and hotels to building companies, schools, the ambulance service, garages and the Royal Opera House.

Our Apprenticeships Success Stories

Anyone can be an Apprentice, it doesn’t matter if you’re 16 or 60 it’s never too late to get on the road to an exciting new career. And we have the success stories to prove it!