The Apprenticeship Academy

"Success is all about finding the right people to make business grow. Apprentices make things happen and help a business to thrive." Sir Alan Sugar

The world is changing fast. With fierce competition for jobs, there has never been a better time to have marketable skills. If you are a practical person and would prefer to learn ‘on the job’ rather than in a classroom, an apprenticeship will allow you to earn while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.

Get Paid

Do you want to earn money while you train?

• Get paid a wage or training allowance while you learn

• Receive a minimum allowance of £95.01 per week

• Plus additional support with transport costs*

* (Subject to availability)

Get Trained

Do you feel that traditional academic training isn't for you?

• Learn new skills and use them at work

• Train using practical styles which apply to your job

• Get a nationally recognised qualification (NVQ)

• Develop the Key Skills* that employers want

*Key Skills are Communication, Mathematics, IT, Working with Others and Improving your own Learning and Performance.

Get Rewarded

Your aspirations have no boundaries.

• Get qualified and go further in your job

• Use an Advanced Apprenticeship to access HND, HNC or Foundation Degree courses

• Use your experience and qualifications to get the future you deserve

Apprentices at Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form are given the very best guidance to help them to achieve their ambitions and are justly rewarded - Nelson and Colne College has an Apprenticeship pass rate which is significantly above the national average in all Apprenticeship areas.

Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form is recognised nationally as providing outstanding teaching and learning and offers state-of-the-art facilities to learners and employers. The College is the first choice for top employers in East Lancashire who are seeking their company’s next star and can offer Level 2 Apprenticeships and Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships.

The Apprenticeship Academy

The world is changing fast. With fierce competition for jobs, there has never been a better time to have marketable skills. If you are a practical person and would prefer to learn ‘on the job’ rather than in a classroom, an Apprenticeship will allow you to earn while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.

Nelson and Colne College’s Apprenticeship Academy has an excellent relationship with local businesses and a reputation for providing the local workforce with the next generation of highly-trained, professional employees. We will help you to achieve a successful career, alongside creditable qualifications.

Why choose Nelson and Colne College for your Apprenticeship?

• Our Apprenticeship success rates are amongst the best in Lancashire and significantly above the national average in all Apprenticeship areas
• The College has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two full inspections since 2005
• We have been awarded Beacon College status - a prestigious award offered to only the best colleges in the country which highlights excellence, innovation and exceptional teaching and learning
• We work with many top employers from across East Lancashire who are seeking their company’s next star
• Our apprentices are given the very best guidance and support throughout their Apprenticeship programme to help them to achieve their ambitions
• Our unique Pre-Apprenticeship programme will prepare you for your Apprenticeship and work, giving you a vital head start
• We offer state-of–the-art facilities for apprentices and employers