SLC currently has around 60 colleagues in an Apprenticeship, Graduate or Internship programme working across all areas of the business including in Customer Operations, People and IT teams.
Many former apprentices have also continued to progress their careers with SLC after leaving the programme.
We work closely with local providers, including universities, colleges and employability organisations, to provide opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers.
Apprenticeships are also available internally and provide an excellent opportunity for colleagues to pursue a qualification to help them progress their career while working at the same time.
We currently offer a range of Emerging Talent programmes, click on the tabs below to find out more about these programmes.
“I’ve been given an opportunity at SLC and I’m seizing it with both hands. The support I’ve received has been spectacular, the team here are amazing.”
Former chef, Robert hasn’t looked back since making the decision to change his career and join SLC’s apprenticeship programme in 2022.
He said: “I had worked hospitality since leaving school and wanted to make a change. The SLC apprenticeship gave me a chance to get my foot in the door of a different industry, gain a qualification in Business Administration and importantly I could keep earning at the same time.”
Since completing his apprenticeship, Robert secured a permanent position with us last year and was selected for our Aspiring Leaders programme, which helps colleagues develop a career pathway towards their first leadership role in SLC.
He added: “SLC is committed to supporting colleagues to grow and develop, and there are lots of opportunities if you want to progress within the organisation. My own ambition is to become a Team Leader and I feel like my apprenticeship has set me on the right trajectory for achieving this goal.”
Our Modern Apprenticeship programme will provide on the job training, experience and the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification in a variety of areas across the organisation, including within our front-line Operations directorate.
You will gain confidence and experience from day one, helping you to succeed in your chosen field whilst getting paid and enjoying the benefits of working with SLC.
Our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme offers the opportunity to attain a degree and at the same time gain valuable on the job training, learning technical, practical and job specific skills.
You will gain a qualification, up to master’s level from a university or college, which means you have the same learning opportunities as those who undertake a more traditional route through higher and further education.
Our Internship Programmes is a chance over the summer break for students to develop skills, gain experience and develop knowledge in an area of interest.
During this 12-week programme you will be involved in real-life projects, helping to solve problems, and seeing the difference you can make.
We will help you become confident in the workplace, grow and develop your communication skills, be a team player and manage your time – all this while being paid.
Our Graduate Scheme will allow you to use the degree you’ve already achieved and gain practical experience as part of a tailored, on the job training programme. Each programme will include specific learning modules through rotations to allow you to build upon your skills and evidence your learning. This will give you a head-start into a real working environment whilst building your confidence in a structured and supportive setting.
To ensure your continuous development, a relevant professional qualification may be included in the programme.
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We have a range of fantastic opportunities across all our business areas.