There are different types of apprenticeships.

Foundation Apprenticeships - These are programmes you would merge with your school timetable with the aim of leaving school with the correct qualifications and go into that career path straight away. 

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Modern Apprenticeships - This is where you would leave school and enter into the world of work straight away.  You would learn in that chosen job and be paid at the same time. 

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Graduate Apprenticeships - This is where you would have finished a College or University course and go into a workplace as a learner to further develop your skills.

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