1. The New World of Apprenticeships Anna Morrison Hertfordshire Provider Network

2. This workshop Overview of Apprenticeships Apprentice perspective Questions & Answers Demonstration of Apprenticeship Vacancies website

3. What are Apprenticeships? Work-based learning programmes For individuals aged 16+ (no upper age limit) Must have left full time education The benefit? + = WorkLearn

4. What are the different career options? There are now more than 200 Apprenticeships available in over 80 career areas; Every year 2500 young people in Hertfordshire start an Apprenticeship scheme Government aspirations by 2020 for 1 in 5 young people (currently 1 in 15)

5. Just some of the possibilities… Accounting Active Leisure Airport Operations Animal Care Brickwork Business Administration Care Carpentry & Joinery Catering Construction Contact Centre Customer Service Distribution & Warehousing Electrical Engineering Entry to Employment Floristry Gas Services Engineering Hairdressing Heating & Ventilation Maintenance Horse Care Horticulture Hospitality & Catering Information Technology Management Motor Vehicle Painting & Decorating Plastering Plumbing Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Retail Selling Team Leading

6. What level can an Apprentice study at? Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 9 – 18 months Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 12 – 48 months Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 12 – 14 months

7. Diploma (NVQ) Competence based Technical Certificate Knowledge based Key Skills (Functional Skills) Application of Number Communication ICT What qualifications will an Apprentice gain? Level 2 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 A AA

8. How are they delivered? Day release Apprentice visits Training Provider one day per week/month 100% Workplace Training Provider visits workplace Block release Apprentice studies for a block of 1 or 2 weeks at a time

9. Apprenticeship Vacancies website www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk Contact local employers Local Paper, Word of Mouth, Friends/Family Work experience Youth Connexions How does an student find an employer?

10. What will an Apprentice earn? The majority of Apprentices are employed full time On the 1 st October 2010 the Government introduced a new minimum of £2.50 per hour Usually start at £95 - £100 per week Average weekly salary of £175 (2010 survey)

11. Are there any jobs out there? Monday 28 th March there were 386 live vacancies within Hertfordshire Starting weekly salaries ranging from £95to£237.20

12. Types of jobs? Mechanic  Administrator  Support worker  Satellite Assist Marketing assistant  Lab technician  Sales assistant Engineer  Trainee Chef  Plumber  Cake maker/decorator Retail  Hairdresser  Recruitment Consultant  IT Technician Business Development  Creative design  Office Manager Gardener  Estate Agent  and many more...

13. When can an Apprenticeship start? Apprenticeships can be started at any time throughout the year, as long as you have finished full-time education (first Monday in July) Start speaking to providers and employers early, don’t leave it until the end of the year Jobs are advertised from March onwards for September starts

14. Key messages for students? Register on Apprenticeship Vacancies Look at the wide range of Apprenticeships available Concentrate on the application form (4000 characters to describe strengths) There is huge competition for jobs (40 – 80 applications per vacancy)

16. KEITS Ltd

17. Young Apprenticeship Was given this opportunity in Secondary School to complete a Young Apprenticeship in Customer Service (yr 10 and yr 11) 50 days (1 day per week at The Body Shop) Received a Level 1 and 2 NVQ in Customer Service, Key Skills, Manual Handling Certificate and a 1 st Aid Certificate From this I also received a Saturday job

18. Advice about progression School wanted me to do A Levels and go to University …but I didn’t like the style of learning Spoke to Connexions Advisor, Form Tutor, College open evenings, Head of Year 11, Parents Only one subject I wanted to study at A Level (IT) but it got dropped because of lack of interest Preferred to be out and about with lots of variety Earning a salary was an incentive

19. Apprenticeship Vacancy Website My Connexions Advisor told me about the website and what kind of vacancies could be on it I applied for a few vacancies, one being at KEITS. I went for an interview and I got the job at KEITS and I started there in November 2009 2 of my colleagues also applied through the Apprenticeship Vacancy website and were successful

20. Apprenticeship I have completed my Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 2) I’ve been given more responsibilities I deal with the Short Courses that KEITS run I’m a member of the Business Development Team Assist the South East Apprenticeship Company

21. My Qualifications A* - IT A – Catering C – Maths B – English C – English Literature C – French B – Business Studies C – Science C – Statistics On the Apprenticeship Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day HSE Approved) Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration In my Young Apprenticeship: EDI Level 1 & 2 NVQ Customer Service EDI Level 2 Certificate in Retail Operations Level 2 Key Skills Working With Others Level 2 Key Skills Communication Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Certificate Employability Skills Training Manual Handling Course

22. What I'm doing now I’ve nearly completed my Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 3) Had 3 pay rises since starting L2 I’m attending events like these and talking to people like you I assist my colleagues in sign ups I am now mentoring other Apprentices that work alongside me Hoping to start L4 Higher Apprenticeship in Business and then go onto L5 (degree equiv) All by the time I’m just turning 20!

23. My advice to others Don’t dismiss Apprenticeships as only being for drop outs They are a good way to get started Make sure you help your students to really explore their options and choose the right path for them Be honest and encouraging Getting a job is something to be proud of

24. Thank you Any questions?