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Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Higher apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment. Higher apprenticeships are available from Levels 4 – 7.

If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.

Are you eager to take on a career in engineering? Engineering apprenticeships offer students at all levels the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and real-world experience while on the path towards becoming a qualified engineer. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

Intermediate apprenticeships are available in England, and are equivalent to GCSE standard, although an apprenticeship is a different type of learning.

Level 2 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed or about to take up paid employment.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment.

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.