As an Apprentice, you will be employed and attend college or a remote learning session either one day a week, bi-weekly or monthly, depending upon your apprenticeship. You will be expected to work the standard* working hours for your industry, with college attendance forming part of your standard working hours.
With an apprenticeship, you will develop job-specific skills and knowledge in the workplace while working towards a recognised qualification. A dedicated college assessor will support you throughout your apprenticeship, and your employer will pay your wages.
*People with caring responsibilities or people with a disability may work reduced weekly hours. Where this is the case, the duration of the apprenticeship will be extended to take account of this.
This is a great way to upskill or learn new skills to further your career. To find out more, contact us at 01922 657000 or check out www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices.
We work with over 500 employers so new apprenticeship jobs are added regularly.
To register your interest and to receive a weekly email with the latest vacancies, complete the form on this page.
You can also visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk to browse current apprenticeship vacancies and apply for the ones that interest you.
Alternatively, visit Walsall College Apprenticeship Jobs Page or visit the Job Shop and complete your application.
If you haven’t seen any suitable vacancies, or if you are still at school and want to start an apprenticeship, please apply here.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices is £8 per hour. But many employers pay more.
Once you reach 19 years and you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, your employer must pay the full NMW rate.
There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The current rates* are:
£8 - for apprentices under 18, or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
£8 - Under 18
£10.85- aged 18-20
£12.71 - aged 21 and over
Please note that these are minimum wage rates. An organisation can choose to pay an apprentice above the minimum wage.
*National Living and National Minimum Wage rates are changed every April, those listed above are current from 1st April 2026. Please refer to www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates for up to date rates.
Most apprenticeships require four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or an NVQ in a related subject, but each standard has different entry requirements so we recommend checking specific requirements with our Apprenticeships team.
If you do not currently meet the entry requirements, don’t worry. There are a number of routes you can follow to help you develop the skills and qualifications needed to do an Apprenticeship. Please contact the Apprenticeships team on 01922 657000 or complete this form to discuss your options.
As one of the largest providers of 16-18 apprentice training in the West Midlands, Walsall College delivers a range of apprenticeships from Business and Administration, Team Leading, Hairdressing, Signmaking, and many more!
Browse our latest apprenticeship opportunities here.
If you want to start an apprenticeship but haven’t found any suitable vacancies, or you haven’t left school yet and want to start an apprenticeship after July, please submit an enquiry form here.
Our apprentices really value the opportunities and experience they gain whilst completing their training with us and their employers. Read some inspiring case studies and stories from our fantastic apprentices.
If you start a new job or apprenticeship and meet the eligibility criteria, you can access the Workwise scheme, which offers 50% off selected travel passes across the West Midlands network during your first three months of employment. This scheme covers cover bus, train, and tram travel.
For more information about the scheme, eligibility and how to apply, visit Workwise.