Higher and Degree Apprenticeship (HADA) Name and role Pathways and inspiring students to apply to university HADA brochure to compliment this assembly for you at the end/Head of 6th (name) will have copies of the HADA brochure if you are interested, please collect one from them at your convenience)

What are Higher or Degree Apprenticeships? An opportunity to: Earn while you learn – degree without debt! By the end of this presentation you will know more than you do know…hopefully!

What is an apprenticeship? Qualifications that combine an 80/20 split of your time A qualification led by employers - you spend most of your time with them HE (18+) without the need for a tuition loan (up to £9250pa) You will be paid at least the minimum wage HE courses level 4 – 7 (Foundation degree to Masters) A professional qualification and a degree, if you study a degree apprenticeship 80% paid work – hands on experience; you train while you work with some high quality, prestigious companies in loads of different industries and you get paid a salary! 20% of your time set aside for learning – normally at a further education college, university or other training provider. Start a long-term career path with the possibility of higher earnings. A levels are level 3 quals – Btecs can be Level 2 or 3 Next slide…. Its really important when applying for an HADA apprenticeship that you understand what each level entails

Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Jaguar Landrover What do apprentices do? “Apprentices spend most of their first year at college, learning the fundamentals of engineering. Practical experience of the workplace takes place in a manufacturing plant or vehicle workshop outside term-time. Attendance at college drops down to two days per week in the second year, while attendance at work increases. This is later followed by block-release study towards BEng Applied Engineering at University” Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Jaguar Landrover What do they say??

Higher and Degree Apprenticeship The Midlands Engine There is a year on year increase in higher and degree apprenticeships 2014/15: 100 starts 2016/17: 1,700 starts Job sectors include Automotive, Digital, Engineering, Chartered Surveying, Aerospace and Nuclear. First degree apprentices graduated in July 2017 Find an Apprenticeship: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Higher Apprenticeship (HA) - Levels 4 - 7 A HA has to last at least one year but to achieve a full degree this could be 3 years+ Level 4 and 5 – equivalent to a HE Certificate, HE Diploma or a Foundation Degree Level 6 – equivalent to a Honours Degree Level 7 – Masters Degree

Degree Apprenticeship (DA) - Levels 6 & 7 DA has to last at least one year but in most cases lasts 3 years DA achieve a full Honours degree as a core aspect of the apprenticeship How will you be tested? Academic learning AND your professional career skills Two ways of testing Either A fully-integrated degree (Academic and job skills) or A degree plus a separate final test of your professional competence leading to a professional qualification

"It won't help my job prospects" Myths, busted…. "It won't help my job prospects" Stats from The Office of National Statistics 25% of university degree graduates were paid less in their 1st year than the £11.10 average for those on HADA apprenticeships 85% of people who complete an apprenticeship will stay in that sector 64% of apprentices stay with the same employer with which they did their course Lots of myths to bust which you can read in the HADA brochure But one example is "It won't help my job prospects" Stats from The Office of National Statistics 25% of university degree graduates were paid less in their 1st year than the £11.10 average for those on HADA apprenticeships 85% of people who complete an apprenticeship will stay in that sector 64% of apprentices stay with the same employer with which they did their course More myths busted in the brochure

Potential Earnings BAE Systems Aerospace apprentice £21,971pa £352.33 Rolls Royce Manufacturing engineering apprenticeship £14,500pa £254.63 KMPG Accountancy apprentice £13,000pa £235.02 Next step Digital marketing £16,000pa £274.25 Your company is quite likely to pay you something around £250 per week DON’T FORGET………..They are paying the tuition fees for your degree (up to £9250 per year!) These stats are correct as of April 2018 Refer to the following briefly as a possible wage Minimum wage for an apprenticeship is £3.70* per hour (if you are under 19, or 19 and over in your 1st year of an apprenticeship) If you are 19 and over and have completed your 1st year you must be paid at least the minimum wage of £5.90 per hour Take your time to read this – it’s a bit complicated

Potential earnings Average earnings per year of students across England and Wales Level 5 HA – foundation degree still comes out at a£1K less than those graduating from a university – also HA three years of sector specific work experience Notice the stats on higher apprenticeships - No data for the 2017 degree apprentice graduates as yet No debt! (Company pay your Tuition fees)

Don’t be under any illusions…. it’s hard! Challenging job, working a min of 30 hours per week and studying for a degree What grades do I need? Unilever requires five GCSEs including English and maths and two A-levels Deloitte requires 96 UCAS points, GCSEs in English language (6/7) and maths (4/5) Network Rail requires A-level grades A-C, plus maths and English GCSEs minimum grade 4/5 The rewards are considerable You need to be organised and committed and not phased by 4 weeks holiday a year! Could take you longer to get your degree than going the university route but this will allow you to study at a slower rate and combine it with your working life What grades do I need? It depends what and who you apply to Grades vary from course to course. Some apprenticeships are awarded purely based on how you perform at interview. Others aren’t: Deloitte – Audit, consulting, financial advisory ad tax services Unilever - consumer goods company Key points Degree without Debt Honours degree Professional qual – DA (only) Sector experience

Find an Apprenticeship: www.gov.uk/apply- apprenticeship Or here: HOW to apply Find an Apprenticeship: www.gov.uk/apply- apprenticeship Or here: The Student Room - www.thestudentroom.co.uk UCAS - www.UCAS.com But Some employers will ask you to apply directly to them. If this is the case, you’ll be directed to the right place on the “Find an apprenticeship” website. If you want to work for a particular employer, look on their website - most businesses have a jobs page for apprenticeships or vacancies.

Apprenticeship website’s https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship https://www.getingofar.gov.uk/ https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ Government website

Best place to view the majority of HADAs Click on “create an account” and follow the steps Overview…… If you are interested and want to apply for a HADA – register tonight

You’re off……………… Use the filter boxes to narrow down where, what type and level apprenticeships you are interested in

WHEN to apply There is no fixed deadline to apply, unlike UCAS university applications. Vacancies appear throughout the year, so it is definitely worth registering for alerts at www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship *Don’t wait until the deadline to make an application. Some companies close their recruitment as soon as they have enough candidates Autumn – larger company vacancies appear Jan/Feb onwards – majority of vacancies appear Small businesses start recruiting a month or two before the job starts, so if you’re aiming to start work in August/September, you need to start looking from April. Check what Level HADA you are applying for – will it give you an honours degree if that’s what you want?

What else is in the booklet? Application tips Application process and assessment centres Companies that offer HADA and potential courses Living at home Living away Budgeting and cooking for yourself Useful websites Parent guide pull out

Get a real job and continue your education up to degree level. Earn a competitive salary while all your training is paid for. Gain hands-on experience and learn skills that employers want, helping shape your future career. 80% paid work 20% post 18 study (at a university, further education college or other provider) A levels are level 3 quals – Btecs can be Level 2 or 3 Next slide…. Its really important when applying for an HADA apprenticeship that you understand what each level entails

Here's a real life story of Lucy Hope that's been useful, and that if an apprenticeship is right for you, you are successful in your application Just to finish off here is another opportunity to be aware of the different types of industry that exist in the midlands, some of which may be new to you.