What is an Apprenticeship? A real, paid job with training Specifically tailored to help you develop the skills employers need An alternative to university Make this interactive – ask the students to give you their definition of an apprenticeship first. gov.uk/civil-service-apprenticeships Facebook.com/CSFastTrackApp Twitter: @CSFastTrackApp Snapchat: CSFastTrack

What is the Civil Service? Non-political body that helps the Government of the day to develop and deliver its policies as effectively as possible There are roughly 400,000 UK civil servants across the country and the globe 24 Ministerial Departments that deal with everything from the NHS to national security Make this interactive as well – ask the students what they think the Civil Service is, and how many Civil Servants and Departments there are. 1. The Civil Service helps the Government of the day to develop and deliver its policies as effectively as possible. 2. It incorporates three types of organisations – departments, agencies, and non-departmental government bodies (NDPBs) that work in a wide range of areas, touching on everyone’s day-to-day lives, such as education, health and policing. 3. Because our organisations deal with so many different aspects of government, civil servants work in an enormous variety of roles) There are a range of more unusual jobs…. Did you know the Civil Service employs: Child protection officers Software developers Space sensor engineers Crime Scene Investigation Trainer Vets Immigration Officers

Some of the departments you could be placed in Use this slide as an opportunity to link the work of the Civil Service to the lives of the students, so that it feels relevant. Use the example of their morning routine: Lights and heating – policy relevant to DECC Eggs for breakfast – policy relevant to Defra Using the bus or other forms of public transport – policy relevant to DfT Their school building and education – policy relevant to DfE and BIS.

Who are Civil Servants? The Civil Service is evolving to become more diverse and more representative of the society that we serve. Civil Servants come from all walks of life, and the Civil Service is working really hard to ensure that they’re representative of society. Why is this important? So that policy can reflect the needs of everyone. What Civil Servants bring to the table from their own individual experiences is really important. You could go into detail about the underrepresented communities from whom we are trying to recruit: BAME, LGBTQ+, Lower SES and disabled candidates

Professions in the Civil Service Policy Economics Operational Delivery Finance Law IT Communications Project Delivery Commercial Human Resources Science and Engineering Medical Intelligence Social Research Occupational Psychology Planning Civil service provides a breath and depth of career opportunity. There are 25 professions in the Civil Service. There are a huge range of learning & development opportunities within departments. You could build a career within same profession in different departments Or different roles in same department. Make it clear that there are lots of potential jobs within the Civil Service, with the chance to specialise (if that’s what you’re interested in).

Business Digital & Technology Finance Commercial Project Delivery Civil Service Fast Track offers you five choices of apprenticeship Project Delivery

Benefits You will be working towards a Level 4 Apprenticeship Salary range £19,500 - £27,000 (£22,000 minimum in London) Flexible working patterns 20 days minimum holiday plus public holidays High-profile work Working for the British public Structured career development Can apply for the Fast Stream without a degree upon completion of the apprenticeship Salary – above apprenticeship minimum, same as a non-apprentice would receive in your role. Salary range is up to £27,000. At this point, make it clear that the Civil Service has options for people who have studied at university as well, and explain what the Fast Stream is (with the aim of raising further interest in the Fast Stream with those students not eligible for the apprenticeship).

My experience on the Fast Track At this point, introduce the apprentice who has volunteered to speak for the presentation. Invite them to speak about their reasons for applying to the Fast Track, and their experiences on a day to day basis. Talk about your role in your department, what you do and any achievements to date, your broader experience of the Scheme so far, etc

Eligibility You will need to be aged 16 or over on 31 August 2016 You must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade A* - C, or the new grade 4 and above including English language and Maths, or equivalent, by 31 August 2016 For Digital & Technology, you must also have two A Levels at grade A* - C, or the new grade 4 and above (preferably in STEM subjects) For Project Delivery, you must also have two A Levels at Grade A* - D You cannot hold a degree

Application Process 1. Fill in an online application form 2. Complete online assessments Verbal and numerical reasoning tests Situational judgement questionnaire Competency questionnaire 3. If successful at the online stage you will be invited to our assessment centre. Here you may be asked to: Complete a written exercise Participate in a group exercise Attend a 1-to-1 interview Talk about the application process and how they will be assessed both online and at the assessment centre.

Register interest now: Next Steps Applications will be open in late February 2017 and will close on 3rd April 2017 Register interest now: FastTrack.Events@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk Get in touch: Any questions? Signpost attendees to CSFTA representatives and marketing collateral. We expect people to be able to formally apply from the beginning of March 2016 but you can register your interest beforehand by following this link or searching for “Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme”. You can find us on Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter using the details below. Many thanks! gov.uk/civil-service-apprenticeships Facebook.com/CSFastTrackApp Twitter: @CSFastTrackApp Snapchat: CSFastTrack