Take on an Apprentice with Support from East Durham College

As an employer here in the North East, you understand the importance of a motivated, skilled and passionate workforce.

If you're considering expanding your business, taking on apprentices is a fantastic way to support the next generation.

Why Work with East Durham College as an Apprenticeship Provider?

Here at East Durham College, we work closely with employers just like you from across our region. Our fully-managed apprenticeship service covers all aspects of apprenticeships, ensuring that you gain access to everything you'll need to help a talented person thrive in their apprenticeship role.

Our fully-managed service sounds exactly like it is - we create a bespoke apprenticeship service designed specifically for your business, supporting you with everything you'll need including:

  • Professional FREE recruitment service, structured around your individual business needs
  • Access to our industry-leading practical training facilities to support your apprentice's training, available at our three campuses
  • Flexible delivery - every business is different, and we're here to support your unique business aims
  • Dedicated, expert staff on-hand to support you at all stages of the apprenticeship, from simple questions to the workforce development of the apprentice
  • Support for funding, including the Apprenticeship Levy

From the very start, all the way up to your apprentice finishing their apprenticeship, EDC will be there to help with support whenever and wherever you need it.

We pride ourselves on offering a service that finds the perfect candidate for your organisation, and will work closely with you to create a bespoke apprenticeship service for you. The best part? It's all completely FREE of charge. No catch, no tricks - we'll help your business for FREE.

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East Durham College & Our Training Facilities

East Durham College consists of three unique campuses - our state-of-the-art Peterlee campus, our dedicated engineering/construction trade facility The Technical Academy (also in Peterlee) and our specialist land-based college, Houghall, located on the outskirts of Durham City centre.

All campuses benefit from the latest equipment, expert tuition and tailored learning environments created specifically for learners.

Whether you’re a school looking for your next teaching assistant apprentice or a large multinational engineering firm looking for your next intake of engineering apprentices, then we can help!

Get in Touch

Ready to get started with apprenticeships?

Let's start the conversation - use our form below to send a message directly to the apprenticeships team, or alternatively you can get in touch with us by please calling the Workforce Development Team on 0191 518 5508, or emailing apprenticeships@eastdurham.ac.uk.

Apprenticeships/Employer Engagement Team Contact Form