Apprenticeships
Interested in paid work and qualifications?
An apprentice can be anyone over the age of 16 who joins a business and works alongside an experienced employee to learn specific skills. An apprentice earns money and is provided with training by the College that leads to qualifications.
Interested in adding value to your business and minimal cost?
The return on an apprentice far outweighs an employer's initial investment as employers themselves will be the first to tell you. 80% of employers who take on apprentices say that they make their workplace more productive, 67% say they reduce recruitment costs and although there is no guarantee of a job for an apprentice the end of their training, 83% of employers appoint them to skilled jobs when they've qualified.
Frequently asked questions:
More information:
I Am An Apprentice - Life today as an apprentice
I Was An Apprentice - What past apprentices are doing now
I Employ An Apprentice - The rewards of employing an apprentice
Are you an interested in an Apprenticeship but want to know more?
Take a look at our 'Become an Apprentice' flyer
Employers Looking for Apprentices
Why not take a look at what apprenticeships we offer.
Some of our Apprentices have appeared in the media take a look at what they say about being an Apprentice.
Are you an Employer thinking of taking on an Apprentice but want to know what's involved?
Take a look at our Employer flyer
If you know someone who is interested in being an apprentice or an employer interested in taking on an apprentice, please contact:
Orville Gardener, Vice Principal on 01473 382464
Email: mailto:sncapprenticeship@suffolk.ac.uk
Post: Suffolk New College, Ipswich, IP4 1LT
Or, if you know which NVQ you would like, contact one of our Assessors:
Business, Leisure & IT
Sarah Shaw
Assessor – Business, Leisure & IT
Tel: 01473 382276
Email: sarahshaw@suffolk.ac.uk
Automotive, Construction & Engineering Services
Christine Harvey, Work Based Learning Co-ordinator - Electrical, Plumbing, Engineering & Building Services (ACES)
Tel: 01473 382206
Email: christineharvey@suffolk.ac.uk
Colin Hill, Assessor - Carpentry & Joinery
Tel: 01473 382417
Mobile: 07872416479
Email: colinhill@suffolk.ac.uk
David Fennell, Assessor - Motor Vehicle
Tel: 01473 382418
Email: davidfennell@suffolk.ac.uk
Will Burl
Light Vehicle Assessor
Tel: 01473 382528
Mobile: 07713080986
Email: williamburl@suffolk.ac.uk
Hairdressing
Sally Watson, Assessor in Hairdressing
Tel: 01473 382287 / 07713 080987
Email: sallywatson@suffolk.ac.uk
Education, Care, Learning for Independence and Public Services (ECLIPS)
Sandra Webb, Assessor - Education, Care, Learning for Independence and Public Services (ECLIPS)
Tel: 07889059971
Email: sandrawebb@suffolk.ac.uk
Lynn Moore, Assessor - Education, Care, Learning for Independence and Public Services (ECLIPS)
Tel: 07788410166
Email: lynnmoore@suffolk.ac.uk
Kim Hill, Programme Leader for Work Related Learning
Tel: 01473 382318
Email: kimhill@suffolk.ac.uk
Catering & Hospitality
Harriet Stevenson, Assessor - Catering & Hospitality
Tel: 01473 382436
Email: harrietstevenson@suffolk.ac.uk