Apprenticeships: earn while you learn

You pay nothing for the training. We teach the software and AI parts in Kilburn or live online, during your working hours, with our approved apprenticeship partner.

It could be if you:

• want to start or change a career in software development or AI
• would rather earn and learn than take on student debt
• like learning by building real things

Who can apply

To start an apprenticeship in England, you need to be:

• 16 or over (you can apply while still at school, if you will be 16 by the end of the summer holidays)
• living in England
• not in full-time education
• allowed to work in the UK, and usually living in the UK for the last 3 years (some exceptions apply)

You also need an employer to hire you, or your current employer to agree to train you. Employers set their own entry requirements, such as GCSEs or a coding test. Your training provider will check whether you need English and maths support.

Already have a degree? You can often still do an apprenticeship, if it teaches you substantial new skills. The provider will check this with you.

• You are an employee, with a contract, holiday pay and the same rights as other staff.
• You earn at least £8.00 an hour (from 1 April 2026) if you are under 19, or 19 or over and in your first year. After that, you earn at least the minimum wage for your age (for example £12.71 an hour if you are 21 or over, from 1 April 2026). Many tech employers pay more.
• You usually work at least 30 hours a week.
• Training happens in your paid working hours. Each apprenticeship has a minimum number of training hours. With us, that usually means one day a week of classes during a module block. You should not have to study in your own time to make up the required hours.
• Care leavers aged 16 to 24 may get a £3,000 bursary. Ask us or your provider.

1. Register your interest with us.We will keep your details, tell you about apprenticeship opportunities as we hear of them, and help you get ready to apply.
2. Search GOV.UK.Use Find an apprenticeship. Search “software developer”, “web developer” or “AI”, and set an alert.
3. Ask your current employer.If you already work somewhere, ask whether they would train you as an apprentice. You can send them our employer page.
4. Build a small portfolio.Practise HTML, CSS, JavaScript and prompting on thelastdevstanding.com. Employers like to see what you have made.
5. Prepare for interviews.Read the job description, and be ready to talk about something you built and what you learned.

• 4 days at work. You learn on the job with your team and mentor.
• 1 day of training during a module block. Live classes with us in Kilburn or online, 9:30am–4:30pm, during your paid hours.
• Regular check-ins with your employer and your training provider.
• At the end: an independent end-point assessment. Pass it and you are fully qualified, with a digital apprenticeship certificate.