Aimee's Top 5 Tips on How to Find an Apprenticeship in Moray

As part of my role with DYW Moray, I spend a lot of time working with employers to help them create apprenticeship opportunities across the region. While I don’t work directly one-to-one with individuals to help them find jobs or complete applications, I do understand how challenging it can feel trying to navigate the job market, especially when you’re just starting out. To help, here are my top 5 tips for people looking for this opportunity!

Aimee's Top 5 Tips on How to Find an Apprenticeship in Moray:

1. Come along to the Apprenticeship Jobs Fair

This is always my first tip! Our jobs fairs are a great opportunity to meet local employers face-to-face, learn about live vacancies, and make a positive first impression. We have over 47 organisations in attendance. Even if you’re unsure what you want to do, it’s a brilliant way to explore different sectors and opportunities all in one place. People do get jobs as a result of going!

2. Visit the DYW Moray Jobs Page

We regularly update our jobs page with local vacancies, including apprenticeships across a range of industries. Anything I’m aware of will be shared there and promoted on our Facebook page too, so it’s well worth checking both regularly so you don’t miss out.

3. Contact Local Employers Directly

Don’t be afraid to reach out to employers, even if they’re not currently advertising apprenticeship roles. Employers love when young people show initiative and enthusiasm. Ask if they’d consider you for future opportunities or if they could offer a short work experience placement to help you get your foot in the door and build confidence.

4. Apply for Non-Apprenticeship Roles Too

Remember, an apprenticeship doesn’t always have to come first. You could apply for an entry-level or admin role and, once you’re in post, ask whether the employer would support you to complete a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) or Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) relevant to your job. DYW Moray can support employers directly with this, including funding advice and connections to training providers.

5. Access 1-to-1 Support

While I’m not able to offer individual employability support, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) careers advisers can. They’re there to help with job searching, CV writing, applications, and exploring different pathways, so definitely make use of that service they support all ages! 

I hope these tips help you get started. Just remember there is no wrong path and people of all ages can do apprenticeships!