Training and Qualifications
If you are aged 19+ and are looking for a training course or qualification, there is a range of opportunities available across the whole of the Bradford District.
See below for local providers and other useful information, and get in touch with us if you need any help.
We work with local employers and local training providers to help make sure that the courses available to you give you the skills that our local employers are looking for. If you would like help in finding the right course for you, our advisors can help by: • Helping you assess your current skills • Finding the right course for your needs • Putting you in touch with local colleges and other providers
Course Providers
Bradford College offers a wide range of courses for school leavers and adults in various subject areas.
Find out more by going to www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Keighley College offers a range of courses from vocational to degrees, apprenticeships to adult learning.
More information can be found at https://keighleycollege.ac.uk/
Shipley College is a further education college, offering full-time and part-time courses for school leavers and adults.
Find more information at www.shipley.ac.uk
Skills for Work offers part-time courses and apprenticeships to people in the District.
Course information can be found at www.skills-for-work.co.uk/
Find undergraduate, postgraduate, CPD and apprenticeship courses offered by the University of Bradford.
Go to the website at www.bradford.ac.uk/
Visit the National Careers Service website to get relevant careers advice, skills assessment, job profiles and courses near you. You can search by postcode to find courses in the local area.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid, and can be undertaken at any age. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
As an apprentice you’ll:
- learn and train for a specific job
- get paid and receive holiday leave
- get hands-on experience in a real job
- study for at least 20% of your working hours - usually at a college, university or with a training provider
- complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- be on a career path with lots of future potential
Depending on the level, some apprenticeships may:
- require previous qualifications such as an English or maths GCSE
- give extra training in the English or maths skills needed so you’re at the right level
If you are not quite ready for an Apprenticeship, you may want to consider a Traineeship - see here for more details.
There are lots of Apprenticeship providers in the District. Although this list is not exhaustive, some good places to start looking are:
For more information and to search for available vacancies, go to the Apprenticeships website