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Contact Us and FAQs
Here you can download resources from our Apprenticeship experts, look through our Frequently Asked Questions and send us a contact form to help you prepare for the application process.
We’re here to help
Complete the contact form below to register your interest in starting an apprenticeship. Once submitted, a member of the team will be in touch to discuss apprenticeships further and when you are ready, will help you find apprenticeship vacancies in your areas of interest. The information provided will only be used to help you find your apprenticeship and will not be shared with any third party.
If you would prefer to speak to someone or drop us an email, the apprenticeship team is also available on 01872 305500 or apprenticeships@truro-penwith.ac.uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
The first step on your apprenticeship journey is to complete a College application online, specifying the apprenticeship programme that you are interested in.
You will receive support at a College interview to find out more about the apprenticeship and whether it’s the right option for you, before being supported to apply for an apprenticeship job.
If you already know an employer who is willing to offer you an apprenticeship job, that is a fantastic way to start and the College will be more than happy to facilitate this.
Yes! Apprenticeships are also for existing employees. If your workplace is happy to support you with an Apprenticeship, email the apprenticeship team at apprenticeships@truro-penwith.ac.uk and we can support you and your employer to make an informed decision about what type of apprenticeship would be suitable.
No. There are no tuition or course fees to be an apprentice. You earn while you learn!
There is no guarantee that your employer will be able to take you on as a permanent member of staff at the end of your apprenticeship. However, 96% of Cornish apprentices are in employment after completing their apprenticeship and 77% are working with their original employer.
The experience you gain from an Apprenticeship will certainly help you find another job when the time comes. In fact, employers think that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications because they have work experience in the industry.
Yes, graduates can become apprentices if your degree is unrelated to the apprenticeship.
Yes, of course! Your employer may wish for you to complete other courses alongside your apprenticeship that are relevant to your role.
However, you would not be able to complete a full-time college course such as A Levels alongside an Apprenticeship, as it is an alternative to full-time Further Education. An apprenticeship is a real job and you will be working the hours set by your employer.
At the end of your apprenticeship you will have gained a qualification in your industry. You can add this to your CV to support you to find employment. This may be with the employer you completed your apprenticeship with or another employer that you would like to work for, depending on the circumstances at the time.
Apprenticeship Resource Links
Download resources from our Apprenticeship experts to help you understand how to apply and prepare for the application process.