After this you will Understand what an apprenticeship

After this you will: ü Understand what an apprenticeship is. ü Think about whether an apprenticeship is right for you! ü Know how to find apply for one.

What do you already know? 'Apprenticeships are only for people who didn't do well in school'. 'Apprenticeships only lead to minimum wage jobs' 'Apprenticeships won't lead to a full time job' 'Apprenticeships are considered lower value than university qualifications'

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Key facts! What are Apprenticeships? As an Apprentice you will work as a paid employee whilst working towards your qualification. They take between 1 -5 years depending on the level, sector and your prior skills How much will I be paid? Apprentices are paid at least the national minimum apprenticeship wage, £ 3. 90 per hour (April 2019), with many employers paying more. How many hours will I work? You will work for at least 30 hours a week with your employer. Training for your qualification will take place either at your place of work or in College, usually for one day per week When can I start? Apprentices are available to start throughout the year

How do I get started? Research The first thing to do is decide what industry you want to work in. Try and weigh up your interests, and work out what your main strengths are. What kind of skills do you want to learn? What career prospects are there within this industry? Do some research into what’s available to you, what apprenticeship schemes are currently present within your area, what qualifications you’d like to achieve, and where you want to go in your career, before moving forward.

How do I get started? What do I need to get an apprenticeship? You need to be aged 16 or over, there is no upper age limit. You have to apply like any other job. Apprenticeships are such a good way of getting into work and learning a job from scratch that they are really competitive. You must put together a really good application. We can help you with this. How do I find an apprenticeship? ü ü ü Careerswales. com for vacancies or see a Careers Adviser. Go directly to employers websites or ring them. Local authority and council websites. Social media Ask! Word of mouth! How do I apply? Application form – just like a normal job. We can help you with this.

Finally…a short video to re-cap on apprenticeships! https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=8 ss. JKv. BSst. A If you want to know more, contact your school careers adviser: Lindsay Todd 07966 389168 lindsay. todd@careerswales. com