Thought about an Apprenticeship? The choice is yours…

What is an Apprenticeship? It’s a job… OxfordshireApprenticeships …with training

What is an Apprenticeship OxfordshireApprenticeships Usually at least 30 hours a week Must be at least 12 months You’re an employee of a company You have the same rights & responsibilities as everyone else

You earn!

…while you learn A lot of the learning is on the job There is also ‘off the job’ training You may attend a training provider or college NVQ: the practical bit Technical Certificate: the knowledge bit OxfordshireApprenticeships

NVQ (the practical bit) Technical certificate (the theory bit) Functional skills (Maths, English, IT) Employment rights & responsibilities Personal thinking & learning skills ‘Employability’ skills Apprenticeship

The training Training is designed around the needs of employers and leads to nationally recognised qualifications OxfordshireApprenticeships

Levels of Apprenticeships OxfordshireApprenticeships Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) = 5 good GCSE passes Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) = 2 A Level passes Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4+) = foundation degree and above

What types of Apprenticeship are there? There are around 250 types of Apprenticeship Frameworks covering more than 1500 jobs, so whatever you are interested in, there’ll be something for you OxfordshireApprenticeships

However a degree is still needed for some careers … OxfordshireApprenticeships Doctor Vet Architect

Current Banbury Vacancies VacancyLevelEmployer Weekly wage Apprentice AdministratorIntermediateOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust£ Business Administration ApprenticeIntermediateGraf UK Ltd £ Care ApprenticeIntermediateGlebefields Nursing Home £ Apprentice Administration Assistant Intermediate LJ Carpentry Contractors Limited£ Maintenance Engineering ApprenticeAdvancedFaurecia Midlands Limited£ Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Intermediate AAC Cyroma Limited£ Motor vehicle Technician ApprenticeIntermediateJay Bee Motors£ Administration Assistant ApprenticeIntermediateBicester & Banbury College £ Scania Parts Advisor ApprenticeshipIntermediateScania GB Ltd£ Apprentice Warehouse & Trade Counter Person IntermediateEDA Learning & Development Limited£ Developer ApprenticeAdvancedGoldcrest Solutions Ltd£ Business Administration ApprenticeIntermediateGolden Hawk Limited £ Apprentice Shift ManagerAdvancedPizza Hut UK Ltd £ Parts Consultant ApprenticeshipAdvancedVW Banbury - Spirit Motors£ Customer Service ApprenticeIntermediateLadbrokes £ Digital Marketing Executive ApprenticeAdvanced8 Digital Ltd £160.00

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Zoe Job Title :Research & Development Engineering Apprentice Employer :Jacobs Douwe Edgerts “My Apprenticeship allows me to develop a wide range of hands-on and business skills whilst studying towards higher education.” OxfordshireApprenticeships

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Sophie Job title: Apprentice Laboratory Technician Employer: Oxford University Don’t be afraid to make that change and go for an apprenticeship. It was the best decision of my life and has really helped me grow and mature! OxfordshireApprenticeships

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George Job title: Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Employer: Culham Centre for Fusion Energy OxfordshireApprenticeships “Absolutely apply for them! Even if an apprenticeship is your plan B because they are a great thing to participate in.”

Finding Apprenticeships Some Apprenticeships start in September Most start at any time, when the company needs an Apprentice Start looking for Apprenticeships that interest you to get some ideas Start researching companies that interest you Register with the National Apprenticeship Service Register on OXME to receive updates Start applying from Easter to start in September OxfordshireApprenticeships

Finding Apprenticeships Oxfordshire Apprenticeships: local vacancies National Apprenticeship Service: country-wide OXME: job newsletters and mailing lists, Facebook Contact training providers or colleges Approach employers and ask them Look out for adverts and careers events OxfordshireApprenticeships

When its all over – what next? Many employers keep Apprentices on in the company OxfordshireApprenticeships

Know your options The most important thing is to make sure you know what your options are, so that you can make the best choice for you OxfordshireApprenticeships

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Ross Brawn – Formula One OxfordshireApprenticeships “My parents lived in Reading and I found an advertisement for Frank Williams Grand Prix, which was based in there at the time", he said, "I went along and [they] were looking for a machinist, which was one of the things I’d done at Harwell."

Lou Hopper – Tattoo Artist OxfordshireApprenticeships After completing her apprenticeship, Lou was promoted to Studio Manager in just six months

Apprenticeships video In this video, some Apprentices tell you what it’s like being an Apprentice and give you some top tips! OxfordshireApprenticeships

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