1. Apprenticeships – Jobs with Training A Great Idea for Young People Presented by Alexa Volker Winter 2013

2. 2 Who is eligible? Anyone above 16 years old. Eligible to work in England. Employed in a relevant job. Not already in full time education. Don’t already hold a Degree. National Apprenticeship Service

3. 3 Costs National Apprenticeship Service Learning is paid for if you are an apprentice and under 19 years of age. For apprentices starting after their 19 th birthday there are charges payable by the employer.

4. 4 How long does it take? National Apprenticeship Service This depends on: The course you are doing The level of the course Your own ability Generally a minimum of 12 months

5. 5 Sector areas What types of Apprenticeships are there? Over 200 types of Apprenticeships and 1,200 job roles! Accounting Agriculture Animal Care Beauty Therapy Building Services Engineering Business Administration Catering Childcare Cleaning and Support Services Construction - Trades Customer Service Dental Nursing Driving Goods Vehicles Electrical Installation Engineering Environmental Conservation Equine/Horse Care Extractive and Mineral Processing Fitness Instructor Flight and Ground Crew Floristry Food Manufacture Furniture Manufacture Green Keeping Hairdressing Health and Social Care Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology IT Helpdesk Operator IT Network Planning & Management Management Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Motor Vehicle Fitting Motor Vehicle Maintenance Motor Vehicle Repair Pharmacy Technician Plumbing Resort Reps Retail Sales and Telesales Software Development Team Leading Web Designer Youth Support Work National Apprenticeship Service

6. 6 Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 Higher National Certificates; Foundation Degrees Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 A Levels; BTEC (National Diploma); Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 GCSEs (A*-C ), BTEC Cert.; Apprenticeship Foundation Learning Level 1 GCSEs (D-G), BTEC Award, Entry levelQualifications provide progression to Foundation Learning Progression Routes National Apprenticeship Service

7. 7 Current Higher Apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Service Accounting4 Agriculture4 Business and Administration4 Care Leadership & Management5 Construction Operations Management4/5 Contact Centre Operations4 Engineering Technology4 Food and Drink4 IT, Software, Web and Telecoms4 Life Sciences4 Logistics5 Management5 Providing Financial Advice4 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair4 Under development : Property Services, Banking, Legal Advice, Nuclear Power Operations, Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy.

8. 8 The Apprenticeship Programme Competence (NVQ) Knowledge (Tech. Cert) Employment Rights and Responsibilities Transferrable Skills (PTLS/Functional/Key) Components of a framework Each level of Apprenticeship programme will include some or all of these components: National Apprenticeship Service

9. 9 In the year 2010/11 over 450,000 people started an Apprenticeship More than the capacity of Old Trafford, Emirates Stadium, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, St. Mary’s, Fratton Park and Twickenham combined 9 National Apprenticeship Service

10. 10 To do an Apprenticeship you need to have a job The course relies on you working in the industry There are many different ways of finding work: Finding Work National Apprenticeship Service

11. 11 Apprenticeship Vacancies www.apprenticeships.org.uk A one stop shop for anything you ever wanted to know about Apprenticeships Apprenticeship vacancies across the Country available in one place Apply online for current vacancies National Apprenticeship Service

12. 12 Visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service Search vacancies

13. 13 Vacancy Details National Apprenticeship Service

14. 14 Why Apprenticeships? Learning and earning! Many types of career choices (200+) Paid a minimum of National Minimum wage Gain a nationally recognised qualification Ofsted inspected Work at your own pace, unit by unit Practical – learning by doing Progress into higher education, or up the career ladder! National Apprenticeship Service

15. Some Apprentices You Might Already Know National Apprenticeship Service

16. 16 Jamie Oliver Maybe one of the country’s most famous chefs but did you know that he started his career as an apprentice? Growing up in his Dad’s pub he knew that he wanted to work in food and after going to catering college, started his apprenticeship, learning hard in the kitchens. He trained under some great chefs and soon went on to write cookbooks, have his own TV shows and open his own restaurants. Jamie now offers numerous catering apprenticeships to young people through his restaurant Fifteen. National Apprenticeship Service

17. 17 John Frieda You’ve probably bought some of his hair products or at least seen him doing his magic on TV. The celebrity hairdresser John Frieda started of his hugely successful career as an apprentice. John’s father was also a hairdresser and when John left school he started training in the salon. Through hard work, talent and a few lucky breaks, John Frieda has worked his way up to cut the hair of some of the country’s hottest stars. National Apprenticeship Service

18. 18 Sir Alex Ferguson We now know him better as the Manager of Manchester United, but he actually began work as an apprentice tool worker on the Clyde Shipyards. While playing as an amateur for Queen’s Park, Sir Alex was working as an apprentice. National Apprenticeship Service

19. 19 Ross Brawn Ross Brawn was the owner of Brawn GP, the racing team that won the Formula One Constructors and Drivers Championships in 2009. Ross started off as a trainee engineer in an engineering company in Bicester, Oxfordshire. He then joined a Formula 3 racing team as a mechanic, he then moved to the Williams Racing team as a machinist and from there his career took off. Later he would work for Ferrari and Honda helping them win many events. The drivers who have driven his cars include Jenson Button and Michael Schumacher. National Apprenticeship Service

20. 20 For more information: www.apprenticeships.org.uk