1. Apprenticeships – Jobs with Training A Great Idea for Young People Presented by Alexa Volker Autumn 2013

2. 2 It’s all about working and learning National Apprenticeship Service Learner Employer Training Provider 16yrs old and over Any organisation, large or small, looking to take on a young person A local college, or a training company, niche providers and national employer, there are 100’s to choose from

3. 3 Costs National Apprenticeship Service Learning is fully funded for learners 16-18 years of age. Learning is partially funded for learners 19years and over, employers are expected to make a contribution. From August 2013 learners 24years and older may in some cases be expected to take out a student loan to fund their apprenticeship.

4. 4 How long does it take? National Apprenticeship Service This depends on: The course you are doing The level of the course Your own ability Generally a minimum of 12 months

5. 5 Sector areas What types of Apprenticeships are there? Over 200 types of Apprenticeships and 1,200 job roles! Accounting Agriculture Animal Care Beauty Therapy Building Services Engineering Business Administration Chef / Catering Childcare Construction – Civil Eng. Construction – Trades Costume & Wardrobe Customer Service Dental Nursing Digital Media Driving Goods Vehicles Electrical Installation Engineering Environmental Conservation Equine/Horse Care Extractive and Mineral Processing Fitness Instructor Flight and Ground Crew Floristry Food Manufacture Furniture Manufacture Green Keeping Hairdressing Health and Social Care Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology IT Helpdesk Operator IT Network Planning & Management Management Marketing Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Motor Vehicle Fitting Motor Vehicle Maintenance Motor Vehicle Repair Payroll Pharmacy Technician Plumbing Providing Financial Services Resort Reps Retail Sales and Telesales Software Development Team Leading Web Designer Youth Support Work National Apprenticeship Service

6. 6 Higher Apprenticeship Level 6 - 7 (under development) Bachelor – Master’s Degree Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 - 5 Higher Education Certificates; Foundation Degrees Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 A Levels; BTEC (National Diploma); Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 GCSEs (A*-C ), BTEC Cert.; Apprenticeship Foundation Learning Level 1 GCSEs (D-G), BTEC Award, Entry levelQualifications provide progression to Foundation Learning Progression Routes National Apprenticeship Service

7. 7 Progression Routes – IT National Apprenticeship Service

8. 8 Progression Routes – Hospitality National Apprenticeship Service

9. 9 Progression Routes – Accountancy National Apprenticeship Service

10. 10 In the year 2010/11 over 450,000 people started an Apprenticeship In the year 2011/12, 520,000 people started an Apprenticeship More than the capacity of Old Trafford, Emirates Stadium, Anfield, Stamford Bridge, St. Mary’s, Fratton Park and Twickenham combined 10 National Apprenticeship Service

11. 11 Apprenticeship Vacancies www.apprenticeships.org.uk A one stop shop for anything you ever wanted to know about Apprenticeships Apprenticeship vacancies across the Country available in one place Apply online for current vacancies National Apprenticeship Service

12. 12 Visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk National Apprenticeship Service Search vacancies

13. 13 Why Apprenticeships? Learning and earning! Many types of career choices (200+) Paid a minimum of National Minimum wage Gain a nationally recognised qualification Ofsted inspected Work at your own pace, unit by unit Practical – learning by doing Progress into higher education, or up the career ladder! National Apprenticeship Service

14. 14 For more information: www.apprenticeships.org.uk