employment & apprenticeships
The websites below have great information about the range of careers & jobs available!
Discover some of the amazing businesses on our doorstep on the Invest in South Lakeland website.
Considering setting up your own business and becoming self-employed? See the Self-Employment page for information and advice.
Springpod enables you to connect and interact with a range of national employers – take a look at their profiles, learn more about the pathways on offer and join their talent pool.
The majority of jobs aren’t advertised on websites, in newspapers etc. To give yourself the widest access to opportunities:
- Contact employers directly & speak to people personally where possible
- Volunteer to gain experience and build your networks
- Check your social media profiles – if an employer Googled you, would they gain a good impression? Check privacy settings and make sure your public profiles are professional
local jobs board
We’ve set up a Jobs Board where employers can advertise local opportunities. It’s in its early stages of development, but watch this space!
apprenticeships
On an apprenticeship, you’re employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week either at a college or training centre.
- Key benefits of being an apprentice include; gaining job-specific skills, working alongside experienced staff, earning a salary, getting paid holidays, and receiving training to enhance your career.
- Apprenticeships are open to people of all ages; from 16-year-old school leavers to working-age professionals who want to progress in their workplace or change their career.
- Apprenticeships are offered from Level 2 to Level 6 (Degree-Level study).
finding an apprenticeship
- Go to www.apprenticeships.gov.uk to find out more.
- Create an account on the national website and search for vacancies at: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship.
- Search for possible national employers at: www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk.
- Check college, training providers and employer’s individual websites, as not all apprenticeships are advertised nationally.
- Contact local businesses directly with a CV and covering letter and try to speak to the manager in person if you can.
- Ask employers if you can work for them voluntarily or as work experience – this will make a good impression, and you’ll be the first to know when other opportunities arise!
To register for our Kendal College Talent Pool click here.
traineeships
Traineeships are an education and training programme which includes work experience. It is unpaid but, the programme is tailored to individual needs. They are for young people who are unemployed or don’t have much work experience (and are a good stepping stone to an apprenticeship).
Additionally, some colleges and employers pay a training allowance or may cover other costs such as travel or lunch during their work placement.