An Introduction to Apprenticeships

1. An Introduction to Apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Service

2. Introduction • Welcome • Information on Apprenticeships • Benefits • Opportunities • Qualifications • Advice on how to apply • Questions please! National Apprenticeship Service

3. What is an Apprenticeship? • An Apprenticeship is a career option for you to consider, alongside all other options. • An Apprenticeship is a paid job with training, leading to a package of qualifications which relate to the job. • It allows you to be in full-time work as well as continuing your education and gaining qualifications. • Therefore you “earn as you learn” National Apprenticeship Service

4. An Apprenticeship helps you get ahead with..... Job Pay Training New Skills Experience Qualifications National Apprenticeship Service

5. Benefits of an Apprenticeship • You will be an employed member of staff and • will: • Have a contract of employment – fixed term or permanent • Be paid and get paid holidays • Earn more as you become more experienced, skilled and knowledgeable • Work alongside experienced and skilled people • Be trained and gain qualifications National Apprenticeship Service

6. Opportunities You will have the opportunity to: Be treated like a member of staff Do real, practical work that’s important to businesses Learn skills in a practical way, through doing a real job ‘Step up’ and take responsibility Discover more about your talents Become more independent Shine – and even compete in skills competitions. National Apprenticeship Service

7. Who’s doing Apprenticeships? People who enjoy working and learning, at the same time. • 440,000 + people in England. • 9150 Apprentices in this area. • 65% are aged 16-24 years. National Apprenticeship Service

8. Wages and Employability • Typically, Apprentices earn the National Minimum Wage at the beginning of their Apprenticeship. • Once qualified, Level 2 Apprentices could expect to earn 11% more than someone without training. • Once qualified, Level 3 Apprentices could expect to earn 18% more than someone without training. • Apprentices earn higher wages over a lifetime and have a greater likelihood of being employed, than someone without training. Doing an Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn more in the future! National Apprenticeship Service

9. Strongly agree Agree 0 20 40 60 100 80 Percentage Why do young people choose Apprenticeships? It is a well recognised qualification 40 56 I liked the idea of getting a job and doing training at the same time 53 45 I wanted to do something practical rather than academic 44 45 National Apprenticeship Service

10. A wide variety of Apprenticeships Sales Rep Stone Mason Bench Joiner Beautician Sports Coach Nursery Worker Barber Marketing Assistant Office Assistant Plasterer Engineer 250+ Frameworks!! Motor Mechanic Lorry Driver Glass Blower Bricklayer Receptionist Teaching Assistant Plumber Vet Nurse Gardener House Keeper Youth Worker Chef Electrician Hair Dresser 250+ Frameworks Estate Agent National Apprenticeship Service

11. What’s included in an Apprenticeship Framework? National Apprenticeship Service

12. Apprenticeship levels Most Apprentices start at level 2 and many progress to level 3. Higher Level Apprenticeships are now available which are equivalent to Foundation Degree. National Apprenticeship Service National Apprenticeship Service

13. Who’s involved? Employer Apprentice Training Provider National Apprenticeship Service

14. How can I find an Apprenticeship Job? National Apprenticeship Service

15. Use the internet National Apprenticeship Service

16. Apprenticeships Website www.apprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service

17. Apprenticeship Vacancies National Apprenticeship Service

18. Just to clarify a few points Anyone over the aged 16 years can do an Apprenticeship. Requirements of Apprenticeships do vary: • Some require attendance at a Training Provider, but not all. • Some Apprenticeships start in September – others start continuously throughout the year. 3. You can do A Levels and go to University after an Apprenticeship. 4. You are responsible for finding the job, although training providers will support you. 5. You will need a CV, even if you have registered your details on the National Apprenticeship Vacancy website. National Apprenticeship Service

19. Some final tips Getting an Apprenticeship is the same as looking for a job. It takes time and effort. Do your very best at your GCSEs/A Levels. Build a good CV and portfolio Work either part-time, voluntary or work-experience. Keep your options wide and consider Apprenticeships, jobs and other courses. Ask for help and support. National Apprenticeship Service

20. Question time! Your questions please? National Apprenticeship Service

21. Contacts www.wtpn.org.uk wtpn@talktalk.net National Apprenticeship Service

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