About apprenticeships
Apprentices get the best of both worlds. Whether you are considering your options or already an apprentice explore this section to find out all there is to know about apprenticeships.
Skills Competitions
If you are keen and excel in Engineering Skills you now have an opportunity to get involved in WorldSkills engineering competitions and a chance of becoming a top performer, competing in the World stage in Calgary, Canada 2009.
What IET membership can offer you!
The IET is a global community of over 150,000 engineers and technologists from over 120 countries – think what that could offer you!
Benefits of IET Approved Apprenticeship Schemes
IET Approved Apprenticeship Schemes offer apprentices many benefits including streamlined Engineering Technician ( EngTech) application processes, TMIET membership of the IET plus much, much more…
A brighter future with apprenticeships
Are you looking for real-life work experience paired with a bank of transferable skills and qualifications that will lead to a successful career? And most importantly, do you want to get paid for it? If so, then an apprenticeship should be at the top of your list of career options.
An introduction to apprenticeships
Interested in doing an apprenticeship but want to find out more, here’s some basic information on apprenticeship schemes.
What are the components of an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are like cakes: they combine different ingredients to make something good at the end. Here’s what goes into them…
A guide to the types of qualifications available
A City and Guilds guide to help individuals choose which type of qualification best suits.
Routes to an engineering career
So you've decided that you want to go into engineering, but don't know what next? Well, there are many different paths you can take in engineering, which can lead to a variety of roles.
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is not all circuit boards and soldering irons. It encompasses every aspect of the generation of electricity, from hydro-electrics to telecommunications to microelectronics.
Defence apprenticeship
If you are thinking about taking up a technical apprenticeship, have you ever thought of joining the Ministry of Defence?
Career opportunities with BT
Adam Oliver, head of corporate social responsibility and the age & disability research programme at BT, talks about the opportunities that 16 to 23 year olds can have within this global provider of communications services.
BAE Systems looks at the pros and cons of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a huge commitment; so when considering whether to become an apprentice it is important to carefully weigh up the pros and cons.
Take the right course
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and JTL Guide to Training for a Trade in the building services industry.
Young Woman Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award
Celebrating the very best young female engineers in the UK. Now inviting entries and nominations
The South West Schools Challenge Day
Taking a look at this scheme to help school pupils understand the opportunities available to them through apprenticeships.
The e2v way
e2v technologies is a British manufacturing company who recognises its competitiveness in the market is very dependant on employing the right people with the right skills for its business. e2v is particularly proud of its apprenticeship scheme and has had a long and successful history recruiting, training and developing people.
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