GET PREPARED TO VISIT SKILLS LONDON 2015

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WHAT IS SKILLS LONDON 2015 It’s an awe-inspiring interactive and hands on jobs and careers event for young people.

WHAT HAPPENS AT SKILLS LONDON? Find out more online

WHO’S GOING TO BE THERE? Employers, universities, training companies, colleges and careers advisers Find the full list of “Who’s There”

Quality careers advice from industry experts in London A feel for different courses and careers, through taster sessions and quality experiences Access to online resources and specialist local help YOU WILL GET

Before your visit find out more about who’s there and what’s on offer by: Visiting the website Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/SkillsLondon twitter.com/SkillsLondon Practicing questions to ask exhibitors

YOU COULD ASK… What does your company do? What careers do you offer? What qualifications do I need? What skills and attributes do I need? What training is available? Where could I be in 5 years time? How much can I earn? Where do I find out more? How do I apply for a job with you?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO AT THE EVENT? Talk to the exhibitors Visit the different stands Try the activities Collect information Ask questions Have fun

ANYTHING ELSE? Some of the physical activities need sensible shoes – so go prepared! Bring notebook and pen and CV if you have one There will be lots of other groups at the event – so listen to the instructions that your group leader If you are in uniform you cannot leave without a teacher You won’t need your bag or valuables – but you can take some money in case you would like to buy food and drinks

Have a Plan - start thinking about who you want to meet and what questions you want to ask Don’t be afraid - everyone there wants to meet you and chat about careers and opportunities Get involved - this is your chance to have a go and try out your future career Don’t just collect bags and brochures and leave them forgotten in your room. Share the information with parents and friends and they can help you get where you want to go

An apprenticeship is a real job with training so you can earn while you learn and pick up nationally recognised qualifications as you go. There are three levels of apprenticeship a young person can apply for and progress through, depending on their current skills and qualifications: Intermediate apprenticeship (level 2); Advanced apprenticeship (level 3); Higher apprenticeship (level 4 or above).

There are up to 20,000 vacancies across England on the apprenticeship vacancy section of the site right now, you can also download the ‘Av Search’ app for android or i-phone. To see real apprentices in action visit - there are series of sector specific films to highlight Apprenticeships in key industry sectors (e.g. IT, Finance, Creative Industries, Manufacturing, Construction, Care). Find an apprenticeship –

Traineeships prepare young people to become ‘work ready’. If you’re not quite ready for an apprenticeship, a traineeship could give you the work preparation training, maths and English and work experience needed to move onto an apprenticeship, Job or other training. Find a traineeshipwww.gov.uk/government/publications/traineeships- are-they-for-mewww.gov.uk/government/publications/traineeships- are-they-for-me

For more information on the National Careers Service visit nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call The National Careers Service can help you with: Finding the best course to get you where you want to be Exploring which jobs might suit you best Deciding if an Apprenticeship might suit you Putting a great CV together Searching for jobs in the right places Choosing the right university

LifeSkills aims to ensure no young person is left behind by equipping them with the key skills needed in the future, boosting our economy and supporting our society. LifeSkills brings together educators, businesses, young people and parents to achieve this, as increasingly young people need to leave education not only with appropriate academic results but with the skills that we know businesses need now and in the future. We provide educators with more than 50 hours of free curriculum linked employability resources, as well as dozens of interactive tools for young people to learn in their own time or in conjunction with their parents. LifeSkills also helps to improve access to work experience opportunities, traineeships and apprenticeships.

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