The apprenticeship service has adopted the GOV.UK One Login service.
With One Login, after account setup and identity verification, users can log in and access multiple government services with a single username and password. Previously, users had to manage several passwords, with the apprenticeship service requiring its own login credentials.
Now apprentices can track their progress, view available apprenticeships, and apply for opportunities – all within one secure system without the need for multiple accounts.
Employers can manage recruitment, track the progress of apprentices and ensure that all documentation and compliance requirements are met. The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) said the service’s integration with training providers allows for the seamless access to final assessments, ensuring that apprentices meet all necessary standards “in a simple, joined-up process.”
One Login is now being used across 50 services, with an aim to double that number in 2025. These include businesses using Veteran Cards and applying for a basic DBS check.
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It comes as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology works to shape the new ‘digital centre’ of government and boost technology adoption across the public sector, taking “a more experimental approach with emerging technology where appropriate to do so.”
“This milestone marks the start of what a truly modern, digital government can achieve,” said Minister for AI and Digital Government Feryal Clark. “Whether applying for apprenticeships, requesting a basic DBS check or reporting a medical condition to the DVLA, people can now rely on a consistent, accessible platform that removes barriers and improves accessibility.
“With GOV.UK One Login, we are shaping a future where public services are as easy to access as any modern online platform ensuring a seamless, secure experience for all.”
DSIT said users are already saving up to six minutes each time they access a new service after proving their identity. It also said the programme is expected to save hundreds of millions of pounds in taxpayer money through improved efficiency and security.
