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Apprenticeships

Becoming an apprentice is a step towards a real career path. Apprenticeships offer the chance to get paid whilst studying to gain a formal qualification plus valuable work experience at the same time. GC has lots of apprenticeships in a range of business sectors from IT, construction and engineering, to hairdressing, care and hospitality.

Discover everything you need to know about apprenticeships, what makes us award-winning and how to get an apprenticeship.

Why an apprenticeship might be the right career path for you

Here's what the national apprenticeship statistics have to say. 

  • 83% of apprentices say their career prospects had improved
  • Employers say that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications
  • A quarter of apprentices are promoted within 12 months of finishing their apprenticeship.
  • 7 in 10 apprentices stay with the same employer
  • Higher apprentices can see increased earnings of around £150,000 over their lifetime.

At GC, 9 out of 10 apprentices stay with the same employer and nearly all apprentices were rewarded with pay rises, promotions or other employee benefits. 

Explore all of our apprenticeships programmes below and apply today 

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Becoming an apprentice is a step towards a real career path. Apprenticeships offer paid work experience and the chance to study and gain a formal qualification at the same time.

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Why Gloucestershire College?

We guide any ambitious and motivated person on their journey through education and their career, by providing the right environment that encourages and nurtures individual talents.

Our industry-standard facilities and experienced teaching team provide our students with the skills businesses truly need.

We are here to help

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90% of students would recommend GC and 95% said that the teaching on their course was good.

Ofsted has rated us good.

  • We offer industry relevant facilities
  • Our lecturers are passionate subject specialists
  • Employers value our students' skills

We'll look after you. We have dedicated teams to help you and a great Learning Mentor scheme.

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