Apprenticeships NI
Start Your Career with an Apprenticeship
Earn money, kickstart your career and gain valuable experience. An apprenticeship allows you to work with experienced professionals, learn practical skills, and get paid while you train, all while working towards your future career.
ACTIVE
Programme Location: Belfast
Dates: Year-round
Availability: Accepting applications
Eligibility
To take part in the Apprenticeships programme you need to:
- have reached the minimum school leaving age in Northern Ireland (16 years)
- be employed or be about to take up paid employment in Northern Ireland
- be working a minimum of 21 hours per week on a permanent contract
You may need to meet other eligibility considerations, for example you may not be eligible if you’re a non-EU national, a public sector worker or already have a recognised vocational qualification.
What is an apprenticeship?
At Springboard, we offer Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships in Youth Work and Business Administration using a blend of practical learning and professional development designed to help you thrive in your chosen career. As an apprentice you will be a new or existing employee, in a Northern Ireland-based company, working with experienced staff to learn and develop your skills.
Youth Work
Level 2 and Level 3
Make a difference in your community. This pathway equips you with the skills to support young people, build relationships, and foster positive change. You’ll gain vocational qualifications while working alongside experienced youth workers.
Business Administration
Level 2
Step into the heart of organisational life. This apprenticeship prepares you for a dynamic role in business operations, from managing communications to supporting teams and systems. You’ll develop essential office skills and gain qualifications that open doors across industries.
What You’ll Gain
- Fully funded training while you work
- Work alongside experienced professionals: Learn from mentors in real-world settings.
- Receive off-the-job training.
- Achieve recognised qualifications: Including vocational and Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy & ICT)
- Your training provider will work closely with you and your employer to tailor a programme that meets your needs. From day one, you’ll be supported every step of the way, ensuring you make progress, stay motivated, and reach your goals.
Employer Information
Invest in your team by taking on a new apprentice or upskilling your existing staff. Springboard’s Apprenticeship Programme in Youth Work and Business Administration helps to strengthen your workforce.
- The Department for the Economy (DfE) funds the full cost of off-the-job training.
- Incentive payments available for eligible employers.
- Boost productivity and competitiveness by developing staff to their full potential.
- Benefit from fresh skills and techniques delivered by qualified trainers.
- Enhance your team with motivated individuals learning from your experienced staff.
Practical training for professional growth.
Apply for an Apprenticeship Programme
If you have more questions or want to apply, contact us below. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you’re a funding body, an individual donor or an organisation interested in partnership, get in touch.
We commit all our efforts to delivering programmes that deliver positive change.
Our programmes evolve from the needs of the people and communities with whom we work.
The experiences of our participants determine how we shape and change what we do. Their success is our impact.
Our success is down to our participants, our communities, and our partners. Be part of the change we make, we’d love your help.