1. Tom Beasley – Director of Business Development Apprenticeships Challenging, exciting & rewarding route to employment & training Apprentices need to be able to study part-time and perform in work Excellent progression to higher apprenticeship and HE Employers are competing to attract the highest achieving young people Apprentices must be able to work at level 2 (Maths & English) Increasingly employers are looking at apprenticeships as the way to recruit at all levels of the business

2. A Collaborative Careers process John Walker – Head, Schools Engagement SGS College The South Gloucestershire Journey Early exposure (KS3) to career opportunities which broadens young minds Inspiring, interactive demonstrations of all employment sectors to students Cost effective collaboration of businesses, Schools and Colleges, local Government and HE A process that is embedded into ongoing careers education curriculum in schools Measurable outcomes Felt Needs:

3. The ‘Ambitions’ Process: 2008-2012 Involved all School Careers leads = grass roots buy-in Targetted at all Yr 9 students, during school day Tutorials developed for students to understand the 23 work sectors and select 5 of them to attend a workshop in Employers given supportive training in conducting engaging sessions Conducted on neutral territory = ownership by all Wow effect – large venue, short hands-on activities followed by discussion with real employers University, Schools, Colleges, LA all provide some funding or services so cost is spread evenly and not a burden Less taxing on employers not having to attend many small events An evening event followed on to benefit parents, older students and includes universities and relevant seminars Tried, tested, portable – now in its 6 th year; evaluated by all stakeholders

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6. Tom Beasley – Director of Business Development John Walker - Head of Schools Engagement