If you're applying for an apprenticeship, work placement, internship or graduate scheme, this comprehensive application toolkit will help you include the exact kind of information that employers are looking for.
Learn how to apply for an apprenticeship and what to put in your CV and covering letter. And discover the STAR method and how it can help you land the apprenticeship role of your dreams!
A handy Apprenticeship Application Timeline
The team at Higherin have produced a timeline to show you roughly when all things apprenticeships happen across the year, so you can nail every step of the process. Remember, it's just a guide and different employers will have their own timelines and processes, so check with each employer that you approach.
Applications sometimes end early - how to stay one step ahead!
Don't presume that an application deadline is the definitive cut-off date - sometimes, employers close applications early. This can happen if there are lots of applications for the same role, for instance.
Here's how to avoid being disappointed by deadlines closing early and ensure your application meets the cut-off point - whenever that may be.
You can find apprenticeship vacancies and opportunities on the government's 'Find an apprenticeship' tool.
The Sixth Formers' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships
The new edition for 2026 is a free 120-page guide to over 3,000 degree apprenticeships available for students leaving school or sixth form college in the summer of 2026. Download it here.
Explore thousands of Higher and Degree Apprenticeship vacancies
Explore 1,600+ Higher and Degree apprenticeships in the January 2026 edition of the Higher & Degree Vacancy listing. Download the list of vacancies here.
The next release is planned for April 2026. Register here to be one of the first to receive it!
Personal development mentoring for Year 12 students
If you are considering a degree apprenticeship and want to build a strong CV and LinkedIn profile, this mentoring programme run by My Great First Job could be for you. There are information sessions coming up if you'd like to learn more.
Think you know about apprenticeships? Take the Amazing Apprenticeships quiz to test your apprenticeship knowledge and find out key facts and information!
We've also compiled an article to bust some of the common myths surrounding apprenticeships to ensure you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your future.
