GCSE Results Day is nearly here
On Thursday, 21 August 2025, GCSE results will be released across England. It is a milestone moment, and it is natural to feel a mix of anticipation and excitement while you wait. Whatever your GCSE grades, there are clear next steps you can take. Skills4 offers apprenticeships after GCSEs that provide the training, qualifications and workplace experience you need to start your career in pharmacy, science or dental.
Apprenticeships after GCSEs enable you to earn while you learn
If you are wondering what to do after receiving your GCSE grades, an apprenticeship is a direct route into a real job with training. You will earn while you learn, work alongside experienced professionals, and gain a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen sector.
Skills4 apprenticeship programmes include:
Pharmacy: from working as a Pharmacy Services Assistant to qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician, plus specialist roles in science manufacturing for the pharmaceutical industry.
Science: opportunities such as Laboratory Technician and Science Manufacturing Technician, with pathways in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other industries.
Dental: train as a Dental Nurse and gain the knowledge and experience to start your career in the dental sector.
Each apprenticeship programme is developed with employers to ensure you build the practical skills and knowledge that industries are looking for.
Why choose a Skills4 apprenticeship?
Our training combines hands-on workplace learning with expert guidance. As a Skills4 apprentice, you will:
Earn a salary while training
Gain qualifications recognised across your sector
Build real experience in professional environments
Receive personal support throughout your apprenticeship
Your future starts here
Whatever your GCSE results look like, there are exciting opportunities ahead. Skills4 apprenticeships in pharmacy, science and dental give you the chance to learn, earn and develop skills that will open doors in your chosen industry. Explore pharmacy apprenticeships, science apprenticeships and dental apprenticeships, or view all Skills4 apprenticeship programmes.