Apprentices
Our Apprentice Program provides recent and soon-to-be high school graduates the opportunity to build technical skills through a tailored entry-level development program.
Apprenticeships
GSK’s Apprentice Program is a 3-4-year long program that provides you with the opportunity to jumpstart your career while pursuing a college education. During the program, our apprentices receive a combination of paid on-the-job training while studying towards their associate's degree, or trade qualification, fully funded, at one of GSK’s partnering colleges. All apprenticeships are registered with the Department of Labor at each site, and apprentices receive a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor at the end of their program.
Apprentice vs Intern/Co-op: What is the difference?
GSK’s Internship and Co-Op Program is a unique opportunity that allows students to enhance and develop skills that are learned in the classroom in a real work environment. Internships are paid 10-12 week-long summer assignments, and Co-Op are paid 6-12-month long assignments. Eligible applicants must have active student status and/or within 12 months of graduating from a degree program.
To register your interest for GSK's Intern/Co-op program, or our Future Leaders graduate program, please visit GSK Get Ahead - Connectr.
Achieve your career goals on our Apprentice Program
We offer a variety of apprenticeships across many of our sites in the US. The Apprentice Program offers you the chance to study fully funded towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining valuable, paid work experience. We look for apprentices to join us who ideally live within a 60-minute commute of their chosen site.
The types of apprenticeships we offer are dependent upon business needs, and the availability of roles will vary by GSK work site. As an Apprentice, you will study part-time towards an Associate’s degree (AAS) aligned to your program at one of GSK’s partnering community colleges, or a trade qualification, fully funded by GSK, with the potential to go on to further study.
Upon completion of the program, you will also receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion from the US Department of Labor, an industry-issued, portable, nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency. Working with both your line and program manager we want to identify the right opportunities to help you succeed in the short term and throughout your career with us. You will also be assigned a buddy or a mentor who will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
Where do I apply? When will I start?
Apprentices are recruited for yearly. Recruitment for 2026 placements will open in November 2025. Opportunities vary each recruitment cycle.
Click #ApprenticeUS2026 to view all open apprentice positions and apply when we open in November.
The start date for 2026 Apprentices will be August 2026.
Our application process
Top tips for your application
- Make sure you apply early. We recruit on an ongoing basis and prioritize applications based on the application date.
- Confirm your eligibility and complete your application carefully, don’t rush. This is your first opportunity to show us your motivation, skills, and to make a good impression.
- Research GSK before applying to determine if we are the right company for you.
- Think about the skills you have to bring to your desired role that will add value to the apprenticeship and help GSK make an impact to patients’ lives.
Our apprenticeships will give you hands-on experience in your chosen area, and the chance to play a key role in contributing to the future success of GSK.
The program will offer you on-the-job learning from industry leaders while earning a competitive compensation package, college enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program paid for by GSK, and the opportunity to receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion from the US Department of Labor.
If you are a highly motivated individual who likes to learn by doing, an apprenticeship may be right for you.
Click #ApprenticeUS2026 to view all open Apprentice positions.
If you have any questions about your application, please contact us at AM.EarlyCareers@gsk.com
Apprenticeship opportunities
Click each role below for details and qualifications
(role type and availability will vary by site and recruitment season)
We are 100% open to all talent
We are 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can make an impact for society.
Need help with your application?
Please contact us at AM.EarlyCareers@gsk.com
We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported and seen. Different perspectives lead to fresh, innovative ideas. We're building an inclusive culture where the world's best talent can help transform medicine, together.
Development and benefits
As an apprentice, you will begin your career as a GSK employee from day 1. What does this mean? Learn more about our benefits and development opportunities.
- The start of a career with a leader in the global healthcare industry
- An hourly pay rate for hours worked and attended at college
- Company-paid college tuition and fees towards a job-related Associate’s degree
- Time off with pay
- Yearly pay increases
- Comprehensive healthcare, including medical and dental plans
- An annual bonus
- Shares and 401K Savings options
As an apprentice, we will foster your growth and encourage you to recognize your potential by offering you differentiated development training and the freedom to build your own career. Our goal is to help you achieve your ambitions.
You will learn on-the-job from industry experts, and you will be assigned a line manager and a mentor who will support you throughout your apprenticeship. They will ensure you gain the right experience and skills to meet the needs of the business and the requirements of the apprentice occupation.
Some apprentice schemes may include personal development training such as:
- Resilence training
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
- Involvement in a community-service project
