2019 - 2020 STUDENT ASSEMBLY

JET – JOB, EDUCATION, TRAINING JOB – a weekly work experience placement EDUCATION – attend JET class in school to gain an Employability Award (SCQF Level 4) TRAINING – vocational opportunities will be available as part of the JET Training Programme in partnership with Edinburgh College

The Work Placement You will have the opportunity to experience the world of work You will get to spend time in a sector that interests you You will get to learn in a hands on environment You will meet new people and gain valuable skills to put on your CV

What we ask of you? Attend school and weekly JET session Attend placement every week Maintain good behaviour & positive attitude

Things to Think About Be realistic - your age determines the tasks an employer is allowed to let you do Focus on Transferable Skills – most people change jobs 15 times during their working life Work placements take place for a full day on a Friday You will have to travel to get to your placement

NEXT STEPS If you want to be considered for a place on the JET Academy: Speak to your parent/carer and guidance teacher Complete the ‘note of interest’ form after coursing Attend the information session in school with your JET Coordinator

School College Partnership (SCP)

www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses/schools

www.west-lothian.ac.uk/courses/courses-for-schools/

Conditions: Tuesday and Thursday afternoon courses only. Sighthill or West Lothian campus only. Must commit to seeing the course through – even if you receive an unconditional UCAS offer in S6.

WHAT IS A FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP? Foundation Apprenticeships are a work-based learning opportunity for senior-phase secondary school pupils.  Lasting two years, pupils typically begin their Foundation Apprenticeship in S5. Young people spend time out of school at the college or with a local employer and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship alongside their other subjects like National 5s and Highers. It’s a chance to get valuable work experience and gain an industry recognised qualification. It also lets you try out a career while you’re still at school.

Foundation Apprenticeships Video https://youtu.be/3pEmVHptm9E

WHO IS IT FOR? Foundation Apprenticeships are open to pupils entering 5th year. You must have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the course. Attainment is measured by ongoing assessment in college and in the workplace.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I GAIN? On successful completion of the course, you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Apprenticeship in your chosen subject. This is a group Award at SCQF level 6 which Comprises a National Progression Award (NPA) and a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ)

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