Why choose the RNLI? As an RNLI apprentice, you will be part of an amazing lifesaving organisation. With an apprenticeship, you can earn a salary and gain a recognised qualification while acquiring valuable workplace skills and experience in your chosen career. We will invest in your training and development. We will also provide you with a supportive environment in which you can build yourself career opportunities for the future. You will receive a comprehensive induction into the organisation, and you'll get full support from your line manager and mentor. The RNLI was been recognised for the quality of its apprenticeship programmes with an Employer Award from the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights in 2014, and the Apprenticeships 4 England Gold Employer Award for 2016. Apprenticeship opportunities Our apprenticeship vacancies for 2017 have now closed. However, we will be recruiting apprentices in the future and we anticipate advertising again in early 2018. To keep up to date with our latest apprentice vacancies, please register to receive emailed vacancy alerts and select the Contract type 'Apprenticeship'.