Become an apprentice
Whether you are a young person starting your career or you are further into working life and looking to reskill, find out about what opportunities are available locally.
Welcome to the Solent Apprenticeship Hub
We are a partnership between Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire County Council, The Education Business Partnership, The Local Enterprise Partnership, The Association of Learning Providers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Solent University, The University of Portsmouth and the Chamber of Commerce. We are part funded by the European Social Fund.
How can we help?
Employ an apprentice
Find out how to grow your business through skilled staff that support your organisational needs.
Parents and carers
Learn about the many benefits of apprenticeships and where an apprenticeship could take your child.
Connect
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Latest Blog Posts
Why parents should encourage apprenticeships for school leavers in 2019
September 9th, 2019
There is no doubt that there has been a stigma surrounding apprenticeships for school leavers for a long time, with many claiming that apprenticeships are for “under-achievers,” or an alternative for those who cannot afford to study at university. However, apprenticeships have become an equally great opportunity for young people. University should not be considered … Continued
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The Stigmas Surrounding Apprenticeships
September 9th, 2019
Tackling the misconceptions and often the stigmas surrounding apprenticeships is a high priority for the Solent Apprenticeship Hub team, as we are faced with a number of the same questions regularly or come across others at events who will ask us questions such as: ‘Aren’t apprenticeships for more vocational industries?’ or ‘I was told I … Continued
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Why you should be considering an apprenticeship as your next step after leaving school
September 9th, 2019
So you have just completed your GCSEs… Or your A-Levels… Or your btec… Or degree… Or you are at any stage in your life where you feel like you want a change in direction or career? I’m sure that you have considered a lot of different options depending on what level you are at and … Continued
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