1. pprenticeship Awareness Session A

2. hat is an apprenticeship  An Apprenticeship is a way for young people to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future  A career option - Not a ‘Plan B’ option  Paid Job role – immediate vacancies available W

3. he benefits  Earn a salary  Learn job specific skills  Gain a variety of transferable skills  Work towards ‘industry specific’ nationally recognised qualifications  Progress into higher education  Advance in your chosen career T

4. Level of pprenticeships A Different levels of Apprenticeship available Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Level 2 12-18 months Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C Level 3 18-48 months Equivalent to 2 A-levels Levels 4,5,6,7 24 months+ Equivalent to foundation degree level+

5. hat makes up an Apprenticeship  Knowledge Element (Technical Certificate)  Competency Element (NVQ)  Functional Skills: - English, Maths & ICT  Employees Rights and Responsibilities  Personal Learning and Thinking Skills W

6. ectors we deal in:  Childcare  Health & Social Care  Teaching Assistant  Engineering  Motor Vehicle  Marketing  Business Administration  Customer Service  Accountancy  Creative & Digital  Construction S

7. xpected Wages E  Minimum Apprenticeship Wages for 16-18 year olds and 19 year olds in the first year of their apprenticeship are: ‒£2.73 per hour from 1st October 2014 Thereafter, the National Minimum Wage(NMW) applies: ‒16-17 year olds - £3.79 from 1st Oct 14 ‒18-20 year olds - £5.13 from 1st Oct 14 ‒20+ year olds - £6.50 from 1st Oct 14

8. pprenticeship Vacancies Online A  How to register and use the Apprenticeship vacancy system  Register  Search/find  Apply now

9. pplying for an Apprenticeship vacancy A

10. pprenticeship vacancies A Below are just a few of the companies who have recently advertised their vacancies:

11. pprenticeship Vacancies A  There are 10 easy steps to help you secure the career of your dreams 1. Go to apprenticeships.org.uk 2. Complete your registration and profile 3. Activate your account 4. Prepare your application form 5. Ensure your profile details are correct

12. pprenticeship Vacancies A 6. Search and apply for vacancies online 7. Browse your results 8. Set-up ‘alerts’ 9. Apply for vacancies 10.Manage your future

13. ccessing Apprenticeship vacancies A Visit apprenticeships.org.uk Click on ‘Search for vacancies ’

14. pprenticeship vacancies Home Page A Log on Register for the first time Search for Vacancies

15. anaging your Applications M

16. pplying for an Apprenticeship A You can also download the free smartphone app ‘AV Search’

17. he application T  When applying for an Apprenticeship vacancy make your application FIT for the job:  Find out more about the employer, the training provider and job description before applying  Identify yourself, your skills and interests clearly – be professional, but try to allow your personality to come out  Tailor your application to each vacancy – don’t just send the same CV and covering letter to each employer

18. hecklist for applying C Be thorough Be realistic Qualifications Work experience Your application Be formal Standout from the crowd Spell check Make sure it has been sent