Apprenticeships
BECOMING AN APPRENTICE
You are at the first step to gaining a qualification, learning new skills, gaining invaluable work experience, growing your CV ā¦and earning while you do it!
We have a unique connection to Apprenticeships, our Director,Ā Adele Carnera, is the Chair for theĀ Essex Apprenticeships Ambassador Network,Ā (AAN), so if you want to start an apprenticeship, you are in the right place!
Our Director, Adele Carnera has worked in large, multinational corporations before launching The OPRA Group. Her passion for apprentices began over 18 years ago and since then has been involved in steering groups on developing apprentice standards, and taking part in national policy advice.
More About
ADELE

18 years
Apprenticeship
Experience
Here To Help You
Currently, she is the Chair of the Essex Apprentice Ambassador Network, (AAN), a body of approximately 35 Essex-based apprentice employers who meet monthly to discuss how to implement the policy on a local level, the implications for their business, share advice and generally offer mutually beneficial support.
Our Apprentices
As apprentice employers ourselves, we offer Apprenticeships to all of our employees. Here’s the story of our recently qualified apprentice, their experiences and journey to becoming qualified.
How It Works
Our expert advisors will guide you through your apprentice journey. From choosing the right provider for you, with an apprenticeship at the appropriate level, guiding you through your application and matching you to the right employer, we explain the process!
We will…
Listen
to you
Understanding your future goals, interests, and desired industry is crucial for a successful apprenticeship.
Pin-Point Opportunities
Identifying opportunities for you within your chosen field.
Explain Off The Job Training
Helping you to understand this essential part of your growth.
Help you
to apply
Applying for apprenticeships with our guidance will make no space for error.
Provide
Guidance
We will guide you along the way and support you when you need us.