# Careers in archives

Find out more about working in archives, apprenticeships, and our archive
workforce strategy.

The UK’s archives are vital record keepers of the country’s history, enabling us
to re-visit and learn about crucial events, stories, and moments from all
corners of our communities. We believe in making the archive sector as inclusive
and accessible as possible so that anyone who wants to embark on a rewarding
career in archives is able to do so.

If you’re interested in starting a career in archives, you can find more
information about the routes into the sector. If you’re an employer, you can
find out more about our work to develop the archive sector workforce and get
guidance on employing apprentices.

* Archived page

  ## [Starting your archives career](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/+/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/careers-in-archives/starting-your-archives-career)

  Discover how you can start working in the archives sector.
* Archived page

  ## [Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeships](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/careers-in-archives/archivist-and-records-manager-apprenticeships)

  Find out more about Level 7 apprenticeships, which have been discontinued.
* Archived page

  ## [Archive workforce strategy](https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/careers-in-archives/archive-workforce-strategy)

  Find out more about our work to develop and diversify the archive sector
  workforce.

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