1. Modern Apprenticeship Week
6th -10th March

3. What is a Modern Apprenticeship?
You learn on the job
You gain a qualification
Work combined with college/training provider
You get paid
Developing valuable employability skills

4. Why choose a MA? You like to learn by doing
You want to gain hands on experience
Opportunity to put training into practice
You want to gain a qualification
You want to gain experience of the world or work
It gives you a pathway into your chosen career

5. Graduate Level Apprenticeships
Similar to a MA but you will spend some time at university
Working, learning & earning at the same time
Improves your chances of being employed at the end of your degree

6. Who offers apprenticeships?
There is a wide range of apprenticeships on offer from a broad range of employers. These include large employers such as the NHS and Babcock Marine as well as small employers such as a local hairdressers.

7. Some current vacancies in the area
Optical Receptionist
Digital Marketing Assistant
Television Production
Retail
Hairdressing
Early Years Practitioner
IT Support Technician
Business & Administration Assistant
Engineering

8. What qualifications do I need?
This varies greatly depending on the apprenticeship.
Some may ask for Nat 4s, some Nat 5s and some a combination of both.
A graduate apprenticeship would require Highers and entry requirements would be likely to be in line with the university requirements
Specific subjects also vary depending on the apprenticeship. An Engineering Apprenticeship is likely to require Maths and Physics but a Television Production Assistant requires Higher English

9. Skills
Most apprenticeships require you to have specific skills as you will be working with colleagues and customers/clients from the beginning of your apprenticeship. Skills asked for may include:
Communication
Organisation IT
Teamwork
Ability to take the initiative

10. How do I find a MA? Advertised like jobs throughout the year
Modern Apprenticeship week there is an increased focus and more than usual advertised
Look at:
Twitter: HermitageAcadDSYW
School Pathways board
Facebook: SDS West Dunbartonshire

12. How do I apply? Applications are usually online.
Take time to do this accurately
As with all applications, sell yourself!
The application process can be very competitive so don’t rule yourself out by not following instructions or getting someone to read over it

13. Who can help me? I-time Supporter Guidance Teacher Careers Advisor
MWOW website