Discover apprenticeship employers in the top 100 with Youth Employment UK

Explore the Youth Friendly Employers who rank in the Top 100 Apprentice Employers list, developed by the Department for Education.

The Top 100 Apprenticeship employers is a national league table that recognises England’s leading apprenticeship employers for their commitment to their apprentices.

This criteria included creating new roles, diversity, the number of apprentices who complete their programme, and the amount of qualified apprentices that progress within the company.

Here are the Youth Friendly Employers who qualified as a top 100 apprenticeship employer.

BT Group

BT Group came 3rd in the top 100 list! Millions of people across the UK (and the world) rely on their services, technology and innovations – and it couldn’t happen without their talented apprentices who help transform the business.

While operating in the technology sector, BT Group provides a wide range of roles from Level 3 to Level 7 in almost anything you can think of. Whether you want to study customer service, project management, engineering or even cyber security, you can start building a brilliant career.

From day one you’ll learn real world skills and study towards a nationally recognised qualification!

BT Group Apprenticeships & Early Careers

Top 100 Apprentice Employer BT Group have early careers across the UK!

BT Group Early Careers

McDonald’s

McDonald’s is one of the biggest employers in the hospitality sector. They have been offering apprenticeships for over 13 years, and have -supported 19,500+ people to successfully complete their apprenticeships.

They provide apprenticeships for Level 2 – 6 and you can find one for every role in their restaurants. This means you can pick roles from intermediate apprenticeships, all the way up to degree apprenticeships.

You can get first hand experience, responsibility and get a free qualification whilst earning!

McDonald’s Early Careers

McDonald’s are a Youth Friendly Employer who can help you get far in life. Did you know they can fast-track you into business management with their Degree Apprenticeships?

McDonald’s Careers

Sodexo

Sodexo provides apprenticeships that allow you to earn and learn with 70 different qualifications, which range from Level 2 to Level 7. They range from IT and business administration, to healthcare and hospitality and catering – and there’s so much more to explore.

They even have specific academies for aspiring chefs and technical apprentices, and the LG Grow Programme that helps future leaders complete their team leading apprenticeship. You can connect with other apprentices and experts to build your knowledge and reach your full potential!

Careers with Sodexo

With Sodexo you could work in 5 star hotel restaurants, football stadiums, Ascot Racecourse and even the Eurovision Song Contest! Get ready for an awesome career…

Early Careers Apprenticeships

Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council have compiled great resources for you, all in one place – the Youth Friendly Somerset hub. You can discover events and cherry-picked opportunities such as… apprenticeships!

In Somerset, there are over 260 kinds of apprenticeships to explore in just one great place. And with Skill Up Somerset, you can find all kinds of advice and support based on where you live.

There are also a range of other Youth Friendly Employers within Somerset such as McDonald’s, Ixion and Prezzo!

Somerset – Youth Friendly Place

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Somerset County Council

Bauer Media

Bauer Media has all kinds of iconic and influential brands such as Absolute Radio, Empire, Heat, and Take a Break and TV Choice. Across these brands, there are roles available in programming, journalism, marketing, finance and more.

You’ll be able to find apprenticeships across Levels 3, 4, 5, and 7 that suit YOUR interests.

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