About The Scheme

The Graduate Apprentice scheme is an unrivalled learning and career development opportunity where the selected graduate gets:-

  •    To experience three 16 week placements at three different diverse firms 
        
  •    To learn about the Professional and Business Services sector

  •    To enjoy the vibrant city lifestyle offered by the UK’s youngest city, Birmingham    

  •    To meet and network with the city’s other young professionals

  •    A year’s complimentary membership to Birmingham Future

  •    To attend ‘successful development’ seminars

  •    To attend the prestigious Birmingham Young Professional of the Year awards dinner

  •    Guidance and support of a mentor through Birmingham Future’s mentoring scheme
            
  •    Vital experience to enhance their CV and improve their job opportunities 
        
  •    All whilst earning a competitive salary. (Last year it was £18,000 pro rata) 
        

The application process for the Graduate Apprentice 2011 is now open.

Interested candidates are required to complete an application form and answer a series of questions about why they believe they should be the next Graduate Apprentice. A shortlist of candidates will then be invited to an interview and assessment day. There the new Graduate Apprentice will be selected by a panel of representatives from the placement firms.

The selected graduate will start their year on 1 September 2011.

Th application process is managed through our partner, Graduate Advantage. The link takes you to the Graduate Apprentice vacancy on their job placement listing website. All you need to do is to follow the instructions there.

The closing date for applications has now been extended to the 22nd July 2011.