1. Apprenticeships Explained Apprenticeships Information for Year 9 – 13 Presentation by: Fatai Oseni

2. Who we are We provide a Quality Assured free information service on Apprenticeships in London.

3. Apprenticeship Information Ambassador Network The Apprenticeship Information Ambassadors Network works with The Mayor of London to promote Apprenticeships. We have full understanding as Training Providers of the current Apprenticeship offer and are able to use our industry knowledge to give clear and impartial information to assist you to signpost young people effectively.

4. Today I will cover... What is an Apprenticeship? How does an Apprenticeship work? What are the range of Apprenticeships available? What are the benefits of an Apprenticeship? What are employers looking for? Traineeships How do you become an apprentice? I am interested! Where can I find out more?

5. What is an Apprenticeship? You tube clip explaining what an Apprenticeship is.

6. Raising the Participation Age (RPA) What is the RPA? From the 2013/14 academic year, all young people are required to continue in education or training. This could be full-time study in a school, college or with a training provider full-time work or volunteering combined with part-time education or training An Apprenticeship

7. Options Post 16+ Options for young people at the end of Year 11 – Continue at school into the 6th Form – Move to another 6th Form – Leave school and start a full time programme at a college/Training Provider – Leave school and find an Apprenticeship – Leave school and find employment with in-house training

8. Options Post 16+ Options for young people at the end of Year 12 – Continue at school into Year 13 – Leave 6 th form and start a full time FE Programme at College/Training Provider – Leave FE or 6 th Form and find employment with in house training – Leave FE or 6 th Form and find an Apprenticeship

9. Options Post 16+ Options for young people at the end of Year 13 – Leave 6 th form and start a full time FE Programme at College/Training Provider – Leave 6 th Form/FE and progress into HE – Leave FE or 6 th Form and find employment with in house training – Leave FE or 6 th Form and find an Apprenticeship

10. Apprenticeships – are they popular? Do you know what an Apprenticeship involves ?

11. Apprenticeships – are they popular? There are a record number of apprentices – 450,000 people started an Apprenticeship In England in 2011/12 There are over 250 different types of Apprenticeship to choose from Apprenticeships are available in 1200 different job roles Apprenticeships are available across 80 different industries No university fees

12. Apprenticeships – some myths! Apprenticeships are only available to 16-18 year olds – Myth There is no upper age limit on Apprenticeships Apprentices are poorly paid – Myth Apprentices have a minimum salary of £3.30 per hr The average is £170 pw Advanced Apprentices earn on average £100,000 more than those without over their career Apprenticeships are not as valued as FE/HE – Myth Apprenticeships is vocational learning and lead to nationally recognised qualifications on par with GCSEs, A Levels, HE

13. What are Apprenticeships...? Work + Earn + Learn = Apprenticeship

14. What are Apprenticeships...? Different to any other learning A real job, a real employer and nationally recognised qualifications and training Paid a salary Contract of employment, holiday, sick etc. Develop skills and gain qualifications specific to job role and industry

15. What are Apprenticeships...? Nationally recognised Qualifications Support from a training provider or College Progression opportunities to higher level skills Either in an Intermediate or Higher Apprenticeship HE / university

16. How does an Apprenticeship work? Apprenticeships are made up of a series of qualifications and modules that make up a Framework Competency Technical Knowledge Functional / Key Skills / Functional G.C.S.E Employee Rights & Responsibilities Personal Learning & Thinking Skills Guided Learning Hours Additional: Entry Conditions Equality & Diversity Progression

17. How does an Apprenticeship work? It’s a real job The majority of time is spent in the workplace doing your job with the support of your employer. There is also an element of ‘off the job’ training which usually takes place with a training provider or at a college

18. How does an Apprenticeship work? Employer committed to providing appropriate support and experiences to enable you to build your knowledge and skills Joint relationship between Employer, Provider and Apprentice An Apprenticeship should last a minimum of 12 months

19. Apprenticeship Levels & Progression Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Level 2 12 -18 Months Equivalent 5 GCSEs A*- C Level 3 18-48 months Equivalent 2 A levels Level 4,5 and 6 24 months + Leads to FELeads to FE/HE Leads to HE/Professional Qualifications

20. Variety of Apprenticeships.. Accounting Activity Leadership Agriculture Animal Care Aviation Operations Barbering Beauty Therapy Building Energy Management Systems Business Administration Cabin Crew Campaigning Children & Young People’s Workforce Civil Engineering Community Arts Construction Building Contact Centre Costume & Wardrobe Creative & Digital Media Cultural & Heritage Venue Operations Customer Service Driving Goods Vehicles Electrotechnical Equine Fashion & Textiles Floristry Fundraising Gas Services Engineering Hairdressing Health – Clinical Dental Nursing Emergency Care Optical Retail Pharmacy Services Health & Social Care Horticulture Hospitality & Catering IT Software Web and Telecoms Leisure Management Live Events & Promotion Management Marketing Playwork Plumbing & Heating Property Services Providing Financial Advice Rail Services Retail Sales & Telesales Sports Development Technical Theatre The Gas Industry Travel Services Vehicle Body & Paint Veterinary Nursing Warehousing & Storage Youth Work

21. Higher Apprenticeships There has been rapid developments in Higher Apprenticeships with over 30 different Apprenticeship Frameworks available. These provide young people with – The chance to gain professional accreditation and membership – New opportunities for career progression – The potential to achieve graduate and post graduate qualifications – A clear pathway for young people to achieve their ambitions in the workplace – Higher earning capacity – Recognition and status – A unique way of developing professional level, job specific skills while remaining in employment and earning a salary

22. Variety of Higher Apprenticeships.. Agriculture Accounting Advertising and Marketing Communications Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Banking Business and Administration Business Leadership and Management Construction Technical and Professional Contact Centre Operations Employment Related Services Express Logistics Facilities Management Fashion and Textiles Technical Food and Drink Hospitality Human Resource Management Insurance IT Software Web and Telecoms Professionals Life Sciences Management Mineral Product Technology Professional Services: Audit, Tax, Management Consultancy Project Management Providing Financial Advice Public Relationships Supply Chain Management The Water Industry

23. Variety of Apprenticeships.. There are over 280 different types of Apprenticeship to choose from Apprenticeships are available in 1200 different job roles Apprenticeships are available across 80 different industries

24. Variety of Apprenticeships.. Some Apprenticeships cover a variety of employment areas, depending on your employer and your job role eg. IT Application Specialist IT Clerk Data Administrator Web Technician IT Application helpdesk Support Website Manager Business Administration Medical Secretary Legal Secretary Personal Assistant Marketing Administrator HR Assistant

25. Variety of Apprenticeships.. Some more examples: Engineering Construction Welder Mechanical Fitter Project Control Assistant Steel Erector Plating Pipefitting Creative & Digital Media Production Runner/Assistant Post Production Runner Broadcast Assistant Archive Assistant Animation Assistant Assistant to the Camera Crew Junior Designer Junior Researcher Web Coordinator Trainee/Assistant Photographer Digital Assistant Production Secretary

26. Sector Spotlight IT - apprentice.tv/apprenticeships-sector-in-the-spotlight-it/ Finance - apprentice.tv/apprenticeships-sector-in-the-spotlight-finance/ Care - apprentice.tv/apprenticeships-sector-in-the-spotlight-care / Construction - apprentice.tv/apprenticeships-sector-in-the-spotlight- construction/ Creative Industries - apprentice.tv/apprenticeships-sector-in-the- spotlight-creative-industries/

27. What are the benefits for a learner/customer? Earn while you learn Achieve Nationally recognised and transferable qualifications A career not just a job Paid holiday Progress your career A wide choice of industries and employers Develop skills and gain qualifications specific to the job role and industry No HE/University Fees Appropriate for High Achievers. Apprenticeships can lead to higher level skills

28. What are Employers Looking for? Trustworthy Good Communicator Drive and Commitment Motivated Eager to learn new things Reliability

29. Why do employers value Apprenticeships? 100,000 Employers currently use Apprenticeships Employers value Apprenticeships because they can become: Better trained employees, with the right skills Motivated and loyal workforce Improved Productivity Improved retention Potential Manager / leaders of the future

30. Traineeship? A programme designed to prepare people aged 16-24 for work including Apprenticeships – There are 4 elements to a Traineeship – High Quality Work Experience Placement – Work preparation Training eg. CV writing, interview prep, interpersonal skills – English and Maths for young people who have not achieved a GCSE Grade C – Other vocational /industry specific content and qualifications

31. Traineeship? Traineeships are designed for young people after help on the programme can secure an Apprenticeship or work Traineeship are developed with employers and will last between 6 weeks to 6 months with its contents tailored to the needs of the employer and young person Young people can search and apply via Av

32. Real life story Intermediate Apprentice Joe Farnell Employer Proactive ITS Job Role Business Administration

33. Real life story Intermediate Apprentice Tom Smith Employer Roof Safety Solutions Job Role Warehouse Management Apprentice

34. Applying for Apprenticeships Search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies at www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch 8000 live vacancies across England at any time Real jobs with paid wage and contract of employment Training provider or College identified to deliver training elements Short film on how to use Av - http://apprentice.tv/ Easy steps to register, search and apply

35. How candidates use Find an Apprenticeship Go to: www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch Complete registration and complete profile Search for current vacancies Save a favourite search Set up SMS/email alerts for when suitable vacancies become available Apply for vacancies online Check “My Home page” regularly to see progress of applications Remember to include a phone number and a sensible email address for employers to contact you on Check the FAQs section if you get stuck.

36. Applying for an Apprenticeship Top tips for candidates Be formal - Always remember your application is part of the formal recruitment process. It will be viewed by your potential employer. Stand out from the crowd - When asked to answer additional questions make sure you explain your response and give an example if you can – don’t copy the examples given. Spell check - Always read through and check your application before sending. There are spell checkers available on the site, so don’t forget to use them. Make sure it has been sent - Check that your application has been sent and appears in the ‘sent applications’ section of your manage applications ladder.

37. Applying for an Apprenticeship Top tips for candidates Be thorough - Read the advert carefully before you apply. Before you apply, be realistic - Can you travel to the job if it is not local? Do you have the required skills or experience? Qualifications - Make sure you list all of your qualifications, including your predicted grades if you are awaiting results. Work experience - Make sure you list any work experience whether this has been paid or voluntary work. Your application - Use your application as your own personal advert. Ensure it relates to the job you are applying for.

38. Accessing Apprenticeship vacancies via Smartphone You can also download the free smartphone app ‘AV Search’

39. Signposting for more information www.apprenticeships.org.uk FAQ Details on all 250+ Apprenticeships Real life stories Apply for Apprenticeship Jobs Or visit www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call 0800 100 900www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

40. Visit apprentices.london To find out more about the Apprenticeship Ambassadors go to apprentices.london

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