Post 18 Pathways

What are my options? Apprenticeship GAP Year Employment University

What is an apprenticeship? On the job training Gain qualifications – up to degree level Gain real life work experience Employment on completion Salary – from £10,000 - £25,000 Paid holiday Zero Debt Chance to try out a job A great alternative to University

What is on offer? 520 different types of apprenticeships 4 levels of apprenticeships: Intermediate = 5 GCSE’s Advanced = 2 A Levels Higher = Level 4 Foundation Degree Degree = Level 6/7 Degree/Masters Annual salary of £10,000 - £25,000 Commitment of 1-4 years

Government Target of 3m by 2020 Banking Engineering Digital Technical Legal Construction Accountancy IT Laboratory Science Energy Management PR

Degree apprenticeships The following Universities offer Degree apprenticeships: Manchester Metropolitan University University of Warwick Sheffield Hallam University of Exeter Bristol University Aston University Nottingham Trent University Derby University

What employers offer apprenticeships? IBM Jaguar Landrover BT BBC/ITV Astrazenca EDF Virgin Trains Nestle Glaxo Smith Kline British Sugar

Who Offers Higher Level Apprenticeships? Civil Service – Fast Track Apprenticeship Nationwide Higher level apprenticeships Business, Commercial, Financial, Digital Technology and Project Delivery 2 year Level 4 apprenticeship 5 GCSE’s A*-C and 2 A Levels Digital Technology require 2 A Levels in STEM subjects Starting salary of £19,500

Who Offers Higher Level Apprenticeships? Boots – Future Leaders Programme Based in Nottingham 18 years + Future Leaders Programme 2 year Higher Level apprenticeship Brand development, Buying, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, IT Could lead to a Degree Level apprenticeship They also offer a 4 year apprenticeship in Engineering too Starting salary of £15,000

Who Offers Higher Level Apprenticeships? Price Cooper Waterhouse Nationwide. Study for a Professional Qualification Business and Finance. They look for a strong academic background. They offer apprenticeships in: Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Deals Good starting salary – min £15,000.

What do employers look for? A passion for their business – do your research. Leadership skills Work experience, travelling, part time work – get as many experiences as possible before applying. An excellent attitude to work. Ability to work as part of a team.

GAP Year If you are not sure and need time to think? Employment – hospitality Travel – work in another country Volunteer Private tutor – do you excel in a subject? Could you private tutor for a year – talk to your teachers GAP year programmes – IBM GAP year programmes - overseas

What do I do next? Its important that all Year 13 have a plan in place. Mr Lawrence will support with University applications. Mrs Farmer will support students who are interested in apprenticeships, GAP year or are not sure what to do. 1-1 Advice and Guidance Interviews are available to support you with transition to your next destination.

How to find out more Useful websites: www.direct.gov.uk/nationalcareersservice www.gov.uk/apply/apprenticeships www.youtube.com/user/apprenticeships www.getingofar.gov.uk Websites of large companies – they advertise their own!