1. Post 18 Pathways

2. What are my options?
Apprenticeship
GAP Year
Employment
University

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. How to find out more
Useful websites: Websites of large companies – they advertise their own!