Traineeship

A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months.

You can apply if you’re:

• eligible to work in England

• unemployed and have little or no work experience

• aged 19 to 24 and qualified up to and including Level 3 (equivalent to A Level)

You may be ready for an apprenticeship if you already have some work experience.

You’ll get:

• help with getting work, such as writing a CV and finding a job

• a work placement of 71 hours or more

• help with the skills you’ll need for an apprenticeship or job in the area you want to work in

• a job interview or feedback from an employer

• help with English, maths and basic digital skills (if you need it)

You won’t be paid, but you may be given expenses for things like travel and meals.