Apprenticeship Connect
Seamlessly display apprenticeship vacancies from the official UK Government service via a simple shortcode and automated syncing.
Solid choice
Apprenticeship Connect is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Apprenticeship Connect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| apprenticeships | #1 |
| jobs | >100 |
| uk | >100 |
| vacancies | #6 |
About Apprenticeship Connect
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
Apprenticeship Connect integrates with the official UK Government’s Find an Apprenticeship service to fetch and display current apprenticeship vacancies on your WordPress site. It provides a setup wizard for easy configuration, automated daily data synchronisation, and a simple shortcode to place vacancy listings anywhere on your site.
Features:
- Easy Onboarding: A step-by-step setup wizard guides you through the configuration process.
- API Integration: Connects to the UK Government apprenticeship API to fetch the latest vacancies.
- Automated Syncing: A daily WP-Cron job keeps your vacancy listings up-to-date automatically.
- Manual Control: A “Test & Sync” button in the settings allows for on-demand API testing and data synchronisation.
- Simple Shortcode: Use
[apprco_vacancies]to display listings on any page or post. - Customisable Display: Control which vacancy details (employer, location, closing date) are shown directly from the settings page.
Shortcode:
- Use
[apprco_vacancies]on any page. The output is controlled by the options configured on the Settings page.
Installation
- Upload the
apprenticeship-connectfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress ‘Plugins’ screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- You will be automatically redirected to the Setup Wizard. Follow the steps to configure your API credentials and display settings.
- Add the shortcode
[apprco_vacancies]to any page to display vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get the API Subscription Key?
Request access from the UK Government Apprenticeships service. Enter the key in Apprenticeship Connect > Settings.
Is UKPRN required?
No. The UKPRN is optional. If you provide one, the plugin will filter vacancies to show only those associated with your provider.
How often are vacancies synced?
The plugin schedules a daily sync via WP-Cron. You can also click the Test & Sync button on the settings page to update vacancies immediately.
Can I control how many vacancies are shown and which fields appear?
Yes. You can configure the default display count and the visibility of the employer, location, closing date, and apply button from the Apprenticeship Connect > Settings page.
Does the shortcode accept parameters?
No. To keep configuration simple and centralised, the shortcode does not accept parameters. All display options are managed from the plugin’s Settings page.
Changelog
This update fixes two bugs in the setup wizard to improve the user onboarding experience.
1.3.0
- Compatibility: Updated the Display Advert API integration to API version 2 and added multi-location support.
- Fix: Reliable daily cron registration and complete paginated API syncing.
- Fix: Safe cleanup that protects existing vacancies after failed, partial, repeated-page, or unexpectedly empty API responses.
- Fix: Correct vacancy ordering using the API posted date.
- Fix: Independent employer/location display settings and safer external links.
- Fix: Setup wizard redirect, nonce, duplicate-page, and page-creation error handling.
- Security: Prevent API keys from being stored in browser local storage and harden API/settings handling.
1.2.1
- Fix: Minor bugs.
- Check: Compatibility with WordPress 7.0.
1.2.0
- Feature: Added admin setting to display a “No Vacancy” image when no vacancies are available.
- Feature: Integrated WordPress Media Library uploader to choose a custom image from the media library.
- Feature: Added a checkbox setting to enable/disable the “No Vacancy” image display.
- Style: Updated frontend CSS for the no-vacancy section (80% image opacity, centered bordered text box).
- Improvement: Enqueue frontend styles more reliably and ensure admin scripts load on the settings page.
1.1.3
- Fix: Prevent “Leave site?” browser confirmation from appearing incorrectly on the first step of the setup wizard.
- Fix: Corrected an issue where the setup wizard would loop between Step 3 and Step 2 due to a JavaScript error.
1.1.2
- Fix: Plugin review feedback changes.
1.1.1
- Fix: Plugin review feedback changes.
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FAQ
Apprenticeship Connect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Apprenticeship Connect free?
Yes. Apprenticeship Connect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Apprenticeship Connect safe to use in 2026?
Apprenticeship Connect is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Apprenticeship Connect?
Apprenticeship Connect is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 621 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.
Does Apprenticeship Connect work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Apprenticeship Connect up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Apprenticeship Connect need?
Apprenticeship Connect requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Apprenticeship Connect last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Apprenticeship Connect?
Apprenticeship Connect is developed and maintained by ePark Team.
What are the best alternatives to Apprenticeship Connect?
The most popular alternatives to Apprenticeship Connect are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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