Introduction to Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a great paid work opportunity for people over the age of 16 in England who are:

• early in their career
• looking to upskill in their current job
• looking for a career-change
• not in full-time education

An Apprenticeship combines employment with training giving apprentices the opportunity to learn new skills, gain invaluable experience, gain a qualification, and set out a pathway for their career all whilst being paid.

Ipswich Borough Council have been supporting Apprentices for over four decades in a range of careers including carpentry, horticulture, accounting, business administration, human resources, housing officers and surveyors.

Benefits of an Apprenticeship

An Apprenticeship with Ipswich Borough Council is a great way to kick start your career, upskill, or make a career change, look at the pages in this section for more information on all things Apprenticeship related including current vacancies, and meeting some of our existing and previous Apprentices.

For more details, you might find this short video helpful: Apprenticeships at Ipswich Borough Council - YouTube.