True or False game Apprenticeships are for less

True or False game Apprenticeships are for less academic people who don’t want to go to 6 th form, college or university… False Apprenticeships are poorly paid…… False You can go to university after you have completed an apprenticeship… TRUE The only area you can do an apprenticeship in is a trade, E. G. , Hairdressing, bricklaying or motor vehicle… False

Apprenticeships Suffolk Ø Part of Children & Young people’s Service for Suffolk County Council Ø Offer support to every young person, school and employer in Suffolk. Ø Offer to young people: ü Offer impartial information about apprenticeships ü Weekly updates with the latest vacancies ü Newsletters ü 1: 1 support with searching and applying for apprenticeships

What are apprenticeships? Ø Full time “REAL” job Ø Earn a wage whilst you learn a qualification Ø Eligibility- 16 years old and live in England Ø Relevant and practical experience Ø 3 components ü Qualification, E. G. , NVQ ü Work Experience ü Functional Skills Maths & English (Unless GCSE C+/ 4+ is achieved)

Careers via Apprenticeships Ø Ø Ø Construction Management Advertising & Marketing Communications Sports Development Veterinary Nursing Human Resource Management Aviation Pilot Practice Hospitality Management Children & Young People’s Workforce Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools IT Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals Music Business

Apprenticeship levels Apprenticeship Type Level Equivalent educational level Intermediate 2 5 GCSE’s A*-C (grades 9 -4) Advanced 3 2 A-Level Passes Higher 4, 5 Higher education certificate/ Diploma or a foundation degree Degree 6 Bachelor’s degree 7 Master’s degree

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Ø On the job training studying at the same time Ø Foundation, Bachelors or Masters degree depending on type of Apprenticeship and employer you choose Ø The cost of your training is often covered by employer Ø No student debt= £ 9, 000 saving per year + salary Ø Higher apprentices are 25% more employable than those who went to university Ø Visit www. findapprenticeship. service. gov. uk and https: //careerfinder. ucas. com/ for vacancies

Progression Routes Ø Number of options available: ü Advanced apprenticeship (A-Level) ü Full time employment ü Higher apprenticeship (Degree or Masters) ü University ü Starting your own business

Benefits Ø Earn while you learn Ø Research shows that apprentices can earn up to £ 100, 000 more in their lifetime than other employees Ø Relevant and practical experience Ø Gain a degree or equivalent qualification with a higher apprenticeship Ø No university debt Ø Recognition and status

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Support Ø Resources Ø Register with Apprenticeships Suffolk ü ü ü Impartial advice and guidance 1: 1 support Weekly apprenticeship vacancies Information about ‘what’s on’ in your area Monthly newsletters

Apply for live apprenticeships www. findapprenticeship. service. gov. uk

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Timeline. September- December • • • Register on “Find an Apprenticeship” Research Set up ‘saved searches’ Visit #apprenticeships and @apprenticeships and follow companies that interest you Set up an account on www. icanbea. org. uk • • January- April Prepare your application Apprenticeships Week March 2017 Attend open days; work experience Start applying for apprenticeships • • May- July Start to prepare for interviews Keep searching and applying for different vacancies Find out more about the employers Retweets you are interested in

Useful links Ø www. apprenticeshipssuffolk. org Ø www. thesource. me. uk Ø www. findapprenticeship. service. gov. uk Ø www. icanbea. org. uk Ø https: //careerfinder. ucas. com Ø Follow Apprenticeships Suffolk