— Specialist support for aspiring engineers aged 16–20
Been rejected from an engineering apprenticeship?
Find out where your applications may be falling short—and get a personalised plan to become a stronger candidate before you apply again.
Free, personalised and no obligation
Parents are welcome to join the review call.
Parents are welcome to join the review call.
✓ Engineering-focused ✓ Personalised feedback ✓ Clear next steps
8 yearsMechanical engineering experience
1-to-1Personal application guidance
16–20Focused applicant age range
UK-wideOnline support via Google Meet
— Apprenticeships are more competitive than ever
Strong applicants need more than good grades to secure an offer.
Across our wider student support, 46 out of 50 students supported over the last 12 weeks have received a confirmed engineering apprenticeship offer across the UK.
*“Secured an opportunity” means receiving a confirmed engineering apprenticeship offer. It does not include reaching interview or assessment centre, identifying suitable vacancies or securing work experience. Based on Start Right Apprenticeships’ wider student-support outcomes during the most recent 12-week reporting period.92%received an offer
— The real problem
Rejection rarely tells you what to fix.
You may have the grades, genuine enthusiasm and the right attitude—yet still receive generic rejection emails with no useful feedback.
That does not automatically mean you are unsuitable for engineering. It can mean your potential is not being communicated clearly enough at one critical stage.
— The application journey
One weak stage can cost you the offer.
Your free review identifies the bottleneck—so you can focus effort where it will make the greatest difference.
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Applications
Vacancy fit, CV and written evidence
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Online testing
Numerical, verbal and situational judgement
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Interviews
Competency examples and motivation
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Assessment centres
Teamwork, communication and practical tasks
— Your free review
Leave with clarity—not another generic checklist.
Designed around what you have already tried, where you have been rejected and the engineering roles you want next.
Your rejection diagnosis
Identify the stage most likely holding you back, so you stop guessing.
Your three priorities
Clear, personalised actions to strengthen your next application.
Your next-step roadmap
A practical plan covering CV, applications, interviews and search.
— Built by someone who understands engineering
Practical guidance from industry experience.
I'm Thomas, founder of Start Right Apprenticeships. After experiencing the challenge of securing an apprenticeship myself, I went on to build eight years of mechanical engineering experience across automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
I created Start Right to give aspiring engineers the structure, feedback and direction that are often missing after rejection.
Thomas ChallinorFounder, Start Right Apprenticeships
— How it works
From rejected to ready—in three steps.
Tell us what happened
Complete a short review with your goals and furthest stage reached.
Diagnose the gap
We assess likely weaknesses across CV, evidence and interviews.
Build your next-step plan
Receive focused priorities and discuss suitable support.
— Is this right for you?
For applicants ready to change their result.
- ✓ Aged 16–20 and pursuing engineering
- ✓ Already submitted at least one application
- ✓ Rejected, ignored or unsuccessful at a later stage
- ✓ Still motivated and willing to improve
REAL STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
From repeated rejection to an apprenticeship offer in just 4 weeks
Ben, 18 | Apprenticeship secured at BOAL
BEFORE
Repeated apprenticeship rejections and becoming increasingly disheartened after finishing his A-levels.
SUPPORT
CV refinement, application support and interview preparation with Start Right Apprenticeships.
RESULT
Accepted an apprenticeship offer within 4 weeks and started his new career at BOAL.
“Within 4 weeks he had accepted an offer of an apprenticeship. He's on a respectable salary, has surprisingly good prospects, a healthcare package and describes his colleagues very favourably.
His confidence levels have sky rocketed. He has matured greatly since he started at BOAL and can now see his purpose.”
“I have recommended Start Right Apprenticeships to school and to our friends. I'll continue to do so.”
PERSONALISED 1-TO-1 SUPPORT
Guided Support System
A clear plan, practical preparation and ongoing support from your next application through to your apprenticeship offer.
£479
For the Guided Support System
Explore 1-to-1 support →Book a consultation nowDiscuss your goals and the support you need on a telephone consultation.Your support includes
- CV tailoring for each opportunityPresent your strengths in a way that matches the role and employer.
- Application guidanceBuild stronger answers and find suitable apprenticeship opportunities.
- Aptitude test practicePrepare for the online tests used during apprenticeship recruitment.
- Interview preparationPractise your examples, motivation and answers with focused feedback.
- Ongoing one-to-one support and accountabilityStay on track with personal guidance until your offer is secured.
YOUR NEXT APPLICATION SHOULD BE STRONGER THAN YOUR LAST.
Turn rejection into a clearer route forward.
Complete your free Engineering Apprenticeship Application Review and find out what to improve before the next opportunity closes.
No payment required · Takes approximately 4 minutes