An introduction to apprenticeships Parents 2017/18

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

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

Levels of apprenticeship Levels 2 - 7

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! Presenter click for animation 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. Local info: Partners might want to display local opportunity pay rates or adjust this message depending on the local area. 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. £3.70

Some of the possibilities Get exploring!

Which employers offer apprenticeships? Here are just a few…

The facts about degree apprenticeships

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

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 £346.15 - £384.61 £18,000.00 - £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

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

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

How do you find an apprenticeship? Where to begin 1 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

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