Become a Modern Apprentice 

Start your career while gaining real experience, earning a wage, and working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Why choose a Modern Apprenticeship

Modern Apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured learning, allowing you to gain practical workplace experience while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

You’ll develop the skills employers are looking for, build confidence and valuable industry experience, and earn a wage while building your long-term career prospects.

  • Earn while you learn

    As a Modern Apprentice, you’ll be employed while completing your training, allowing you to gain qualifications and workplace experience without paying tuition fees.
  • Gain real industry experience

    You’ll develop practical skills in a real working environment, gaining experience that employers value and building confidence in your chosen industry.
  • Achieve recognised qualifications

    Alongside your work-based learning, you’ll complete industry-recognised qualifications with support from Fife College and your employer.
  • Build long-term career prospects

    Modern Apprenticeships can lead to permanent employment, career progression, further qualifications, and future training opportunities.

Who can apply?

Eligibility and entry requirements can vary depending on the apprenticeship framework and employer.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Live in Scotland
  • Be employed in a relevant role

If you are not currently employed, you can search for vacancies on the Apprenticeships.scot website.

Find Modern Apprenticeship vacancies

Explore current Modern Apprenticeship opportunities and find out how to start your journey into work-based learning.