Apprenticeships
At RH6 we strive to support each of our students when making choices about their future and aim to keep students informed of their Post A Level options.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job that combines work with study. You’ll spend most of your time gaining hands-on experience in a real role, and the rest working towards a formal qualification. Unlike full-time study, you earn a salary and are part of a team but you also get regular, dedicated time for learning each week.
Interested in an apprenticeship? Find out more using the resources below.
Unifrog
Students have access to Unifrog, the universal destinations platform, which provides useful information about apprenticeships, and enables students to research specific areas of interest to them.
UCAS Information on Apprenticeships
UCAS has useful, accessible information regarding apprenticeships. Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.
Click here to access UCAS' information on apprenticeships
Sixth Formers guide to Degree Apprenticeships
Over 3500 Degree Apprenticeships are available to students leaving school or college in the summer of 2026 .
What is a Degree Apprenticeship?
The opportunity to study for a university degree or professional qualification during an apprenticeship was introduced a decade ago. Apprenticeships are defined by the Government as a paid job that offers practical work experience, alongside formal classroom-based training which leads to a nationally-recognised qualification. This training must account for at least a fifth of the time spent on the apprenticeship and is paid for by the employer.
Apprenticeships are open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, not just school-leavers and young people. Around the country, there’s a complete range of apprenticeships available – from entry-level programmes, to those that are equivalent to a master’s degree from university.
Read the Sixth Formers guide to Degree Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships – Parent Zone
The Amazing Apprenticeships website has a Parents / Carers Zone with information about the range of opportunities available, to help equip parents / carers support their child to make the best decision for them.
Visit the Amazing Apprenticeships Parents / Carers Zone
Find an Apprenticeship
Gov.uk has an Apprenticeship search facility. You can use this service to search and apply for apprenticeships in England.