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What’s out there? ApprenticeshipsVs.University

What’s out there? Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4) Level 5/6/7 Apprenticeships Degree Apprenticeships School Leaver Programmes Gap Year Programmes Traineeships Work Experience University Sponsored Degree Programmes

What to do & when Work Experience Internships Traineeships Advanced Apprenticeships Intermediate Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships / School Leaver Programmes University Sponsored Degrees Degree Apprenticeships Level 5/6/7/8 Apprenticeships Traineeships, Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships for post GCSEs (Age 16+) Take Work Experience or internships at any age (usually 14+) Higher and vocational options available after A- Levels (or equivalent) – usually 1-5 years in length. Level 5/6/7/8 apprenticeships available after Higher Apprenticeships (level 4).

A breakdown Work Experience Days or up to a week Insight into certain industries or companies Perfect for networking and CV building Stand out in job, uni or apprenticeship applications Internships Longer periods of work experience Paid or unpaid More responsibility More individual development More detailed insight into companies Great for CVs Traineeships Aimed at age 16 – 24 Develop and learn essential skills like Maths and English Stage before apprenticeships 6 weeks – 6 months Build and improve skills, confidence and CVs

A breakdown: Apprenticeships Intermediate Apprenticeships Level 2 Entry requirement: 2+ GCSEs at A*-C grade (or equivalent) 12 – 18 months Equivalent to 5 GCSEs (A*- C) Advanced Apprenticeships Level 3 Entry requirement: 5+ GCSEs at A*-C grade (or equivalent) 1 – 4 years Equivalent to 2 A-Levels Higher Apprenticeships Level 4/5/6/7/8 Entry requirement: 2 A-Levels at A*- C grade 3 years + Equivalent to...

Higher Apprenticeships Level 4 Average starting salary: £17,785 (Rising on a regular basis) Work towards either a degree (foundation), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Higher National Certificate (HNC). Opportunity to gain National Vocational Qualifications NVQs). Level 5/6/7/8 Focus on developing management- based skills e.g. Leadership, career guidance, strategic management and business management. Gain the following qualifications: Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Foundation Degree Level 4 NVQs BA (Hons) Graduate certificates / diplomas Postgraduate certificates / diplomas Master’s Degree Level 5 NVQs

Agriculture Accountancy or professional services Banking or Financial services Construction company or Consultancy Environmental Engineering Energy, water or utility company IT / Telecommunications Healthcare, social care, animal care & education Law firm Pilot Psychology Retail, Fashion, Sales, Tourism & Hospitality Sports and Leisure Creative & Media Take an apprenticeship in...

A breakdown School Leaver Programmes Not Government run  more competitive Alternative to university Available after A- Levels Qualifications vary according to company who runs the programme Degree Apprenticeships Introduced in 2015 Provide apprentices with skills, experience and qualifications to progress quickly within their careers Available in the technology industry – bridging the skills gap Sponsored Degrees Mixture of ‘on the job’ training and university study Earning and Learning Funded by companies who run them Offer a degree, a job and a salary

What’s in it for me? Earn while you learn Get a qualification Develop soft skills Quick progression Supportive network / buddies Not just an alternative to uni

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Start your search with The Top 60 Employers Table 2015 – 2016 Our prestigious table is based on over 3,000 reviews written by apprentices Order FREE copies of our School Leaver’s Guide to Career Options 2016 Featuring the Top 60 Employers Table, heaps of student advice and a breakdown of every option available to school leavers Who are we and how can we help?

Help make your students more employable! Encourage your students to enter The National Schools Employability Challenge, run in collaboration with PwC (Closes 24 th March 2016) Ten Champions a month will be selected until Mid March and be invited to the final, where they will compete to win work experience, an iPad mini and crowned ‘The Most Employable School Leaver in the UK’ Who are we and how can we help?

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