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Myth or Fact - Questions? 1.Apprenticeships only start in September 2.You can become an apprentice without a job 3.Apprentices must be paid at least £2.65 p/h 4.Apprentices can move jobs during their training 5.Apprenticeship vacancies are only advertised at 6.Apprenticeships are available up to level 5 (equivalent to 1st year of a degree) 7.Graduates can’t do apprenticeships 8.Government funding for apprenticeships halves after a learner’s 19th birthday 2

Myth or Fact – Answers (1) 1.Apprenticeships only start in September  MYTH – apprenticeships can start whenever the employer wants to recruit 2.You can become an apprentice without a job  MYTH – all apprentices must be employed 3.Apprentices must be paid at least £2.65 per hour  FACT – this is the National Apprenticeship minimum Wage, although many employers do pay more than the minimum 4.Apprentices can move jobs during their training  FACT – as long as the new employer agrees to support their training 3

Myth or Fact – Answers (2) 5.Apprenticeship vacancies are only advertised at  MYTH – most vacancies are advertised on this site, but they may also be advertised elsewhere 6.Apprenticeships are available up to level 5  FACT – they are available at levels 2, 3, 4 & 5 7.Graduates can’t do apprenticeships  MYTH – they can, but the training isn’t funded by the Government 8.Government funding for apprenticeships usually halves after a learner’s 19 th birthday  FACT – this means that it costs employers more to take on apprentices who are 19 or over. Some people can get funding until their 25 th Birthday e.g. care leavers 4

What Are Apprenticeships? A job Training Qualifications Pay Prospects Apprenticeships-a-Better-Future[ 5

What Apprenticeships Are Available? There are 250 different types covering 1200 different job roles. The most popular apprenticeships are all available in Sussex. Its not just about plumbing and hairdressing there are many others e.g. accounting, veterinary nursing and management. 6

What Do You Get Paid? A minimum of £2.65 an hour if aged or in the first year of an apprenticeship for those over 19. Most apprentices earn more than this. At the start its about getting a chance to prove yourself not about the money. Ultimately if an employer wants to keep you they will pay you more. 7

Apprenticeship Training Practical training learning real skills – relevant to the job. Training about your chosen industry. Training in communications skills, number and sometimes IT. All this is recognised by the Apprenticeship Qualification achieved at the end of the training. This is widely recognised by employers and increasingly by Universities. 8

How Does The Training Work? Day release – one day a week away from work doing training. Block release – periods of weeks at a time away from work doing training. Work-based – all the training happens while the apprentice is at work. Each apprenticeship might be arranged differently using one or all of these methods. 9

Are There Different Levels? Intermediate Apprenticeship – the level that someone would start at in a new job role where they have limited experience. e.g. Office Junior or Care Assistant Advanced Apprenticeship – relevant to job roles that have more responsibility and where a person is more experienced. e.g. supervisors Higher Apprenticeship – higher education level for job roles with a lot of responsibility and complexity. e.g. senior managers 10

What the levels mean Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship A level or IB BTEC National BTEC First GCSE grades A*-C First year of degree course Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 11

Who can do an Apprenticeship? You must be aged 16 or over. Be living in England and not in full time education. Be employed for at least 30 hours a week and paid at least £2.65 an hour. Not hold a degree (but if you do you can still do an apprenticeship but your employer will need to pay for it). Be enthusiastic, motivated and wanting to work and be able to show and prove that. 12

Raising the Participation Age (RPA) RPA comes into effect from Summer 2013 The Government has changed the law to increase the age at which young people are required to participate in education or training This does not necessarily mean staying on at school after Year 11, the choices include: –Full-time education, such as school or college; –Apprenticeship; –Part-time education or training for the employed, self employment or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.

Start and Duration An apprenticeship can be started at any time as soon as an individual has an employer and a training provider. Apprenticeships can last between one and 4 years. It depends on: - which apprenticeship and which level - how quickly the employer can train the apprentice - how quickly the apprentice learns Minimum duration 1 year for 16-18s 14

Making An Apprenticeship? 3 Parts Make The Whole 15 Apprentice Training Provider Employer

How Do You Get An Apprenticeship? (1) Register on the National Apprenticeship Website at This can help to match apprenticeship job vacancies with aspirations 16

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How Do You Get An Apprenticeship (2)? Look at This will help people to search for local apprenticeship organisations that can help you find the apprenticeship that they want. 18

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How Do You Get An Apprenticeship (3)? Use contacts to get a job that will support the apprenticeship. Organise some relevant work experience– this proves interest in the area of work. Be impressive – competition for apprenticeship places is fierce. People need to prove that they are the best apprentice available. Evidence is needed (not just words) to prove that. Mention the AGE Grant £1500 incentive for employers. 20

It can be done! 520,000 people started an apprenticeship last year. 750,000 apprentices are being trained. People with an Advanced Level Apprenticeship earn £100,000 more over their career compared to those without one. National website Local website Find us on Follow us on 21

Inspiring The Future A free service which allows people from all sectors and professions to work with state schools and colleges to help young people achieve their potential. Initially the focus is on giving short 'Career Insight' talks and 'Enterprise' talks in state secondary schools and FE colleges.'Career Insight' talks'Enterprise' talks 22