How does it work? Earn while you learn job specific skills Apprentice On the job supervision & training Delivers the qualification and supports apprentice & employer Training Provider Employer

How does it work? Can start at any age over 16. Minimum of 30 hours a week. Minimum 12 months. No standard entry requirements.

How does it work? Salary Minimum wage for apprentices is £3.50 per hour. Many employers pay more than this. Dependant on sector, region and apprenticeship level. Average pay for apprentice in England is £250/week.

What are the levels? Professional Status Entry Points Entry Point Higher and degree apprenticeships Levels 4-7 Entry Points Advanced apprenticeship Level 3 Entry Point Intermediate apprenticeship Level 2 Entry Point Entry Point Traineeships English & maths qualifications and up to 6 months work experience

What types of apprenticeships are available?

What types of apprenticeships are available?

What types of apprenticeships are available?

What types of apprenticeships are available?

What Apprenticeships can you do in Sussex? Accounting Advice & Guidance Aeronautical Engineering Animal Care Beauty Therapy Bricklaying Business Admin & Office Work Call Centre Operations Carpentry & Joinery Childcare & Playwork Cleaning Community Arts Administration Construction Operations & Maintenance Customer Service Electrical Engineering & Manufacturing Environmental Conservation Exercise & Fitness Floristry Food & Drink Manufacturing Forestry Gamekeeping Gas Installation & Maintenance Hairdressing Health & Social Care Heating & Ventilation Horse Care Horticulture Hospitality & Catering IT Laboratory Technician Land-based Engineering Live Events & Promotion Management & Team Leading Mechanic – Cars & Motor Cycle Painting & Decorating Plastering & Dry Lining Plumbing Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Retails & Sales Security Systems Sign Making Social Media & Digital Marketing Software Development Sports & Leisure Swimming Teaching Teaching & Learning Theatre & Backstage Vehicle Body Repair & Refinishing Veterinary Nursing Warehousing & Storage Waste Management Welding & Fabrication

How do you get an apprenticeship? ‘Find An Apprenticeship’ service Talk to training providers and colleges Talk to employers Try some work experience

How to find an Apprenticeship at: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Live search on FAA for locally available opportunities – see range and type

www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com For East Sussex

What are employers looking for in an apprentice? Attitude Enthusiasm Interest in the job role Passionate about a career

Making an application stand out Find out more about the employer Have you looked at their company website? Research the company beforehand, so you understand its key areas and priorities. Identify yourself Get your personality across. Identify the skills and attributes that make you unique. Be specific and give examples to demonstrate what you have to offer. Tailor your application Clearly read the job description. Think about your skills and experience and how they link to each job’s requirements and essential qualities. Don’t just send a generic application form that could be used for any job. Don’t undersell yourself. Be confident (but honest!) about your abilities

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