Rachel Crowder Rachel.crowder@sheffield.gov.uk Apprenticeships Rachel Crowder Rachel.crowder@sheffield.gov.uk

What is an apprenticeship? A job with an employer Paid a wage and have a contract of employment You gain a nationally recognised qualification. You gain job specific skills and valuable industry experience. Go in to detail about what each bullet point means especially how job specific skills will look great on your CV. Emphasise on the main parts of the apprenticeships including the fact that it is a job with a salary and progression within companies who we work with due to small and medium size businesses.

1 in 3 apprenticeship vacancies is in business administration Who are they for? People who want to get into work and start their career early, either after GCSE’s or A Levels People with positive attitudes; enthusiasm, and willingness to learn Able to balance studying and working at the same time There are over 1500 job roles available by the apprenticeship route! This means it’s very likely that your chosen career path is possible via this route. 1 in 3 apprenticeship vacancies is in business administration

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Advantages Earn money, kick start a successful career Gain crucial work experience and become more employable Debt free training (this includes degrees) No student debt! Progression: Nationally, 90% of apprentices continue employment with their apprenticeship employer or find employment with another company. More than 1500 different types of apprenticeships, from construction to engineering, from beauty to catering to the more abstract (extra ordinary) apprenticeships such as a drone pilot or creative, digital and social media marketing. You could also train to become a spy with the MI5/MI6. Really emphasise the progression part of the slide. Progression through the vocational side of the apprenticeship and progression through the company. Successful career- really push.

Advice BE PREPARED! Look at widely advertised apprenticeships Good Maths and English grades are a priority. Make sure your social media profiles are private and photos are appropriate. Keep an open mind, always have a back up plan. Keep applying for apprenticeships, even if you’ve started your course at college/6th form – beware of starting Level 3 vocational courses Be prepared: Not like a college or 6th form application- competitive, similar to applying for a full time position. Ensure your cv is as up to date and as impressive as possible, interview techniques up to scratch. The impetus is on you to contact employers, follow up applications. Drive and determination to successfully get the apprenticeship is what you need however the benefits are worth it. Not just with apprenticeships or Skills Made Easy but always have a back up plan- story about me not getting into Uni. Chance to do maths and english quals during apprenticeship however achievening good maths and english grades are a priority. Widely advertised apprenticeships- NAS, colleges, employment websites. Keep an open mind- the job and industry you think is your dream job may not be when you start a specific job in that industry. May not suit you the way you think.

Degree Apprenticeships Joe Hockney 0114 229 6183 joe.hockney1@sheffield.gov.uk Degree Apprenticeships September 2018 112 UCAS points required 3 to 5 years Starting salary £12,000 No student debt

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Joe Hockney 0114 229 6183 joe.hockney1@sheffield.gov.uk Interested? Register your interest today! Respond to email! Include predicted grades on your CV What makes you stand out? Mock interviews Be resilient!