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What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.

Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 6 of their working hours learning with a college, university, or training provider, which leads to a nationally recognized qualification.

  • Earn a salary and have dedicated time for off-the-job training
  • Hands-on experience in a sector/role of interest
  • Complete an industry-recognised apprenticeship standard

Why St Mary's?

We're top 5 for teaching quality. We're top 10 for student experience. And we're a community dedicated to your personal and professional growth. (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

1st in London for academic support (NSS) 2024
Top 10 in the UK for student experience (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
Rated Ofsted Outstanding for over 13 years
96% of graduates are in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA 2024)

What the apprentices and employers say

"I feel well supported during the course. Susan and Jane have made me feel welcome and I continue to feel this support every Friday when we have our online meetings. There is no such thing as a silly question, and I feel comfortable asking for further reassurance and guidance if I do not understand something. I have often emailed both Susan and Jane with questions and queries about assessments outside of office hours and always receive a prompt response, which helps me to develop further."

Alex Shelton-Bourke - Certificate in Higher Education in School Chaplaincy and Youth Ministry

 

"This programme has been hugely powerful and beneficial for our two schools. The Apprenticeship programme has meant we have been able to expand our model of Chaplaincy so that we may be able to better support the Catholic Life and Spiritual Development of our two schools."

St Gregory's RC Secondary School

 

"I have watched my apprentices grow in both confidence, strength and understanding. As a Chaplain I was never given this training and to see how it is impacting and empowering those I am supporting is amazing."​

St Simon Stock Secondary School

Contact us

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