1. An introduction to apprenticeships Parents 2017/18

2. Understanding apprenticeships
What are apprenticeships?
What are the different levels?
How do they compare to full time university ?
Where can I find out more?

3. What are apprenticeships? Main components+ =
Aged 16+
A real job with a real employer
Paid a salary
Qualifications and experience
20% of time is off-the-job
Contract of employment, holiday, sick pay
Support from a training provider
1 – 4 years

4. Levels of apprenticeship Levels 2 - 7

5. What will I earn?
Ask the audience a question: Does anyone know what apprentices are paid?
(Typically you will get lots of different responses)
Ok, so the first thing to remember is that … as an apprentice, you get paid a salary!
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Many people think that apprentices are low-paid, and this can be true, depending on the employer. Legally, an employer must pay an apprentice the National Minimum Wage for apprentices which is currently £3.50 per hour. This is lower than the normal National Minimum Wage, but it recognises that some people will be going into their first job with no experience at all.
The good news is that lots of employers pay a lot more than the National Minimum Wage for apprentices.
The average wage for apprentices is £170 per week which is a great starting salary for someone just leaving school.
Some apprenticeship schemes in big organisations have a starting salary of £18-20k.
It’s important to remember that if you see an apprenticeship you’re interested in, don’t be put off by the pay if it’s low: there’s room for progression and working your way to the top of an organisation.
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Another common myth is that once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, your employer will let you go. This isn’t true. The majority of apprentices (around 90%) stay in employment. If they do change companies, it’s usually because they’re able to compete for a better job, perhaps with more pay or more responsibility.
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6. Some of the possibilities Get exploring!

7. Which employers offer apprenticeships? Here are just a few…

8. The facts about degree apprenticeships

9. Apprenticeship jobs in the local area
Job opportunity
Level
Closing date
Weekly salary
Annual salary
Medical Care Administrator Apprenticeship
Jai Medical Centre
Intermediate
12th June
£157.50
£8,190.00
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Joseph Koniak Hair
07th Aug
£148.00
£7,696.00
Pharmacy Services Apprentice
Kentbrook Pharmacy
18th June
Audi Apprentice Service Technician
Watford Audi
Advanced
30th June
Technical Theatre Apprentice
Royal Opera House
06th June
Competitive Salary
Social Media Executive
ELLIS DIGITAL MEDIA LIMITED
08th June
£230.77
£12,000.00

10. Apprenticeship jobs in the local area
Job opportunity
Level
Closing date
Weekly salary
Annual salary
Construction and Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
VINCI PLC
Higher
08th June
£269.00
£13,988.00
Actuarial Technician Standard Apprenticeship
Aon 2007 Limited
15th June
£ £384.61
£18, £20,000.00
Chartered Survey Apprenticeship-Commercial Property Practice
Workman Llp
Degree
£346.15
£18,000.00
IT Degree Apprenticeship CAPGEMINI UK PLC
£307.69
£16,000.00

11. Things to remember An apprenticeship is a good option
We are still talking degrees – but different options
Apprenticeships are not the easy option
Have a plan A and a plan B

12. Useful resources for parents
Which? Guide to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship Guide
The A-Z of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Recruitment
Techniques

13. How do you find an apprenticeship? Where to begin1 2 3
Register on Find an apprenticeship
Do your research and search for jobs
Start applying 4 5
Manage your alerts
Make contact with employers

14. Any questions?