Apprenticeships provide the chance to 'earn and learn' in a wide range of jobs and sectors and give you the chance to develop skills, experience and qualifications.
Apprenticeships are offered in jobs as diverse as accounting, construction, engineering, and floristry.
There are currently two Apprenticeship schemes for those aged 16-24 - Apprenticeships (NVQ level 2), and Advanced Apprenticeships (NVQ level 3).
There is also another scheme called the Entry to Employment Programme (E2E), which is focused on the individual development needs of those not yet ready to enter an Apprenticeship, Advanced Apprenticeship, further education course or work.