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Why Become an Apprentice?

Apprenticeships are a job with training and are an excellent way to gain knowledge and valuable skills employers want.

Levels of Apprenticeships

We currently offer two types of apprenticeships at the College. Which level you undertake will depend upon your current qualifications or experience.

Employers - Frequently Asked Questions About Apprenticeships

Got questions about how apprenticeships could work for your business? Find answers to lots of common questions here!

Learners - Apprenticeship Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about how apprenticeships work? Find out answers to several commonly-asked questions here!

Parents - Apprenticeship Frequently Asked Questions

Parents! Got questions about your child starting an apprenticeship? We've got answers.

Clubs & Societies at EDC

Student life wouldn’t be the same without our incredible clubs and societies. Find out more about what's on offer, and how to join or set up a new one.

STRIVE Programme at ED6

ED6's STRIVE programme supports students with aspirations of progressing on to Russell Group or Oxbridge universities to aim high and achieve their goals.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offers the chance for you to gain real independence, resilience and maturity as an advanced level learner, while pursuing any topic of your choosing.

Community Action Project

Our award-winning community action project initiative is your chance to give something back to your local community and gain some valuable personnel skills along the way.

The National Citizen Service

If you are between the ages of 16 and 17, you can participate in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme designed to unite and empower young people. The programme aims to build your confidence so that you can pursue your dreams, regardless of your background or where you come from.