101 Apprenticeships Open Now: NAW 2020

It's National Apprenticeship Week again. Every year I like to celebrate the range of apprenticeships that are out there by releasing my article on 101 apprenticeships open right now.

So, here we go.....

IBM are at the forefront of technology, creating innovative solutions and products that have helped change the world in which we live. From helping doctors develop personalised, more effective treatments for cancer, improving energy production, easing traffic congestion or finding smarter ways to manage the world’s water supply, IBM really does offer a varied and interesting place to work, and a super place to start a career. They are currently taking applications for the following:

1. Digital & Technology Solutions Degree

2. Chartered Business Management Degree

3. Test Engineering

4. Junior Management Consultant 

5. Junior DevOps Engineer

PwC are one of the biggest accounting companies in the world with almost 20,000 employees across their UK offices alone. They currently offer a range of opportunities in accounting.

6. Tax

7. Audit

Lloyds Banking Group offer some fantastic opportunities for school leavers no matter what level or ability. From apprenticeships to sponsored degree and graduate programmes, there’s something for everyone across every area of the business. A career with Lloyds Banking Group allows you to discover unknown talent and go from education to a career in just one step. They have a range of opportunities available across every area of the business:

8. Financial Services

9. Digital and Technology

10. Professional Services

?BT is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, serving the needs of customers in the UK and across the world, where we provide fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services. An apprenticeship with BT will allow you to develop valuable skills, take on real responsibilities, gain new knowledge, achieve recognised qualifications and make a genuine impact – all while earning a salary and receiving great benefits. They’ve currently got 10 fantastic vacancies available:

11. Customer Experience

12. Sales

13. Digital

14. Openreach Trainee Engineers

15. Engineering

16. HR & Finance

17. Project & Business Management

18. Technology

19. IT & Digital Marketing

20. Cyber Security

21. Logistics

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare. Currently expanding into emerging markets, including those in Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. As an employer of over 100,000 people in over 115 countries, they are a fantastic organisation to work to kick-start a career.

22. Business and Supply Chain Degree

23. Chemical engineering

24. Finance

25. Laboratory Science

26. Manufacturing

27. Data Scientist

Morrisons are a fantastic retail organisation with some equally fantastic opportunities for both school leavers or graduates. Uniquely, and unlike their competitors, Morrisons own most of their own supply chain - meaning they food makers and shop keepers. Interesting, huh? We’ve already mentioned their opportunities in a couple of our newsletters, but if you didn’t already know, the deadline has been extended. Make sure they don’t miss out this time!

28. Degree Apprenticeship - Manufacturing

29. Degree Apprenticeship - Corporate

30. Degree Apprenticeship - Logistics

31. Degree Apprenticeship - Retail

Jaguar Land Rover Retailer

32. Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

33. Vehicle Sales

34. Customer Service

35. Vehicle Parts

Mercedes-Benz is another household name and one that will surely entice your students. They are looking for rising stars to help drive the future of the automobile industry. They need individuals with an eye for detail and a curiosity for learning how things work. Currently, Mercedes Benz have three apprenticeships on offer available across the country:

36. Retail Parts Advisor

37. Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

38. Customer Service Expert

39. Apprentice Light Vehicle

RAF: Today’s modern Royal Air Force is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping and fighting force. It’s made up of impressive full-time Regulars and spare-time Reserves who come from diverse backgrounds and work side-by-side to make a difference at home and abroad. When it comes to recruitment our focus is attracting the best personnel, and ensuring they’re well taken care of during and after their service in the RAF. Regardless of role, gender, age, background or qualifications, they have over 15 apprenticeship careers on offer. Check out just a few below:

40. Weapon Technician

41. Technical and Engineering Cyberspace Communication Specialist

42. Personnel support Human Resources

43. Intelligence Analyst

44. Logistics Air and Ground steward

45. Logistics Chef

46. Force Protection Firefighter

47. Technical End Engineering Photographer

BMW Group

48. Engineering Technician

49. Machine controller

50. Maintenance Technician

EY is one of the world’s largest multinational professional services organisations, an apprenticeship at EY is a fantastic start to any career. Currently, they have Apprenticeships available in four areas of the business: Tax, Assurance, Transactions or Consulting. The programme offers a competitive salary of up to ￡21,500 and benefits, professional qualifications and on the job training, learning and development from day one.

51. Assurance

52. IT Risk and Assurance

53. Tax

54. Transactions

Babcock

55. Business apprenticeship

56. Engineering

57. Business admin

58. Rail

MI5 & MI

59. Cyber security

Hitachi

60. Rolling Stock Engineering

4 Talent: The media giant behind some of the most well known brands including Channel 4 and E4:

61. Commercial Events Apprentice

62. Agency Sales Apprentice

Kennedys Law LLP is a growing international law firm with offices and associates across the globe. Established in 1899, they are now the 30th biggest law firm in the UK by turnover. Kennedys are a major supporter of traineeships and apprenticeships and are proud to be a government accredited trailblazer organisation and shortlisted in the Top 50 of the Top Apprenticeship Careers 2015. Over 23% of Kennedys partners started their life in law as a trainee!

63. Paralegal

Bentley, the luxury car maker needs no introduction to those young and old

64. Engineer

65. Health, safety and environment

66. Digital, Marketing and PR

67. Electrical engineer

68. IT Data Analyst

69. Product Marketing Digital Marketer

70. Manufacturing Engineer (Business Planning)

71. Cyber Security

72. Digital UX 

73. Digital and Technology Solutions (Retailer Academy)

74. Digital Technology Solutions (Production IT)

75. Paintshop

SSE is a British energy company headquartered in Scotland. They are involved in the generation, distribution and supply of electricity, in the the production, storage, distribution and supply of gas and in other energy related services. They are the only company listed on the London Stock Exchange that is involved in such a wide range of energy businesses. SSE offer three fantastic programmes for those who are looking to go straight into the workplace as opposed to university. Boasting a competitive salary, professional qualifications and company benefits, they are fantastic opportunities for any student wishing to get ahead on the career ladder.

76. Trainee Engineers

77. Engineering Craft Apprenticeships

78. IT Degree Apprenticeships

Turner & Townsend

79. Quantity Surveying

Unilever are a global business with some well known brands under their umbrella. Persil, Dove, Magnum, Flora, Marmite and Lynx are just a few of them. You can find them in nine out of ten UK homes. Every day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products! They currently have 22 different vacancies available across the country in one of three areas: Business & Technology, Research & Development and Supply Chain & Engineering. I am not going to list their opportunities extensively in this article (as they can be found here) but these are a few examples of what’s on offer.

80. Business Administrator 

81. Digital Marketing

82. Lab Scientist

83. Packaging Professional

84. Mechanical Design Engineer

85. Chemical Engineer

86. Food professional

87. Data Scientist

Thames Water are now taking applications for their engineering apprenticeships schemes. Tasked with ensuring that 15 million people across London and the Thames Valley have access to clean water and waste services is a big job. They’re recruiting now for their workforce of the future and offering a competitive salary, four-year training and the opportunity to get a dual qualification.

88. Mechanical & Electrical Apprenticeships

Heathrow Academy: Heathrow Airport is one of the largest, single site employers in the UK employing over 76,500 people in over 400 businesses - meaning there is probably a career in there for most people! Heathrow Academy was set up by the airport to help businesses recruit and train their colleagues to deliver excellent customer service and ultimately make every journey a good one. They too have a vast array of vacancies available, but here’s just a few of them…

89. Business Admin

90. Apprentice Safety, Health and Environment Technician

91. Assistant Site Management

92. Project Management

93. Scaffolding

94. Carpentry

95. Electrical Installation

96. Plumbing and Heating

Harrods is the luxury retail store in London that needs no introduction:

97. Retail

British Racing School:

98. Diploma in Racehorse Care

Christie's is one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.

99. Business Administration

AECOM

100. Transport planning

101: Visit websites like GetMyFirstJob to discover the whole breadth of apprenticeships available.