Training and pre-apprenticeship routes
Build skills, confidence and experience if you need more preparation before moving into an apprenticeship, further study or work.
A route for building your next step
Training and pre-apprenticeship routes can help you build skills, confidence and experience before moving into an apprenticeship, further study or work.
Build skills
Develop practical, employability or subject-specific skills that prepare you for the next stage.
Gain experience
Some programmes include work-related activity or opportunities to understand what employers expect.
Get ready to progress
The aim should be a clearer next step, such as an apprenticeship, course or job.
Questions to ask about a programme
- What will I actually learn or practise?
- How much of the programme is practical?
- Will I get work-related experience?
- What support is available?
- How long does the programme last?
- What do people usually progress to afterwards?
A stepping-stone is still progress
You do not need to jump straight into your final destination. A good preparation programme should help you become more ready for the route you want next.
What next?
Need help deciding?
A careers guidance practitioner can help you compare your options and decide what to do next.