Derby City Council

Derby City Council Apprenticeships

Derby City Council Apprenticeships are a great way for you to take your first steps onto the career ladder while earning and learning. Derby City Council recognises that full-time study isn’t for everyone but that shouldn’t mean you can’t continue your learning experience while gaining credible qualifications and kick-starting your career.

What do Derby City Council Apprenticeships involve?

Derby City Council Apprenticeships involves a work-based learning programme that combines on-the-job training and academic study which enables you to develop your knowledge while gaining real-life work experience, highly sought skills and a nationally recognised qualification which is relevant to the industry you’re passionate about starting a career in.

Want to start earning your own money and getting a head start on your profession? Derby City Council Apprenticeships last for a minimum of 12 months and some will last longer and are offered at both Level 2 (equal to 5 GCSE passes) and Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Levels)‌.

Derby City Council offer a broad variety of Apprenticeships which include the following:

• Business administration

• Customer service

• Accounting

• IT

• Teaching Assistant

• Other job roles, depending on vacancies

There is an extensive range of benefits to being an apprentice at Derby City Council which includes the following:

• Improving job prospects

• You’ll get paid

• You’ll be working in employment Monday – Friday (37 hours a week)

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Gain experience while working alongside industry experts

• Working towards nationally recognised qualifications

• Develop job-specific skills

• Be supported and encouraged by your employer, colleagues and learning mentors

Derby City Council requirements depend on the vacancy you’re applying for but generally include the following:

• English and Maths A–C or equivalent. IT skills are also useful

• Committed and enthusiastic about working for Derby City Council and gaining qualifications

• Good communication skills

• Team worker

• Customer focused

Ready to kick-start your career while earning and learning?

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