1. Wednesday 14 th November 2012 Anna Morrison Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network

2.  Current Apprenticeship picture in Hertfordshire  Vacancies / applicant challenge  The Priory – preparing for interview  Stevenage Schools Sports Partnership – Hear from the Apprentices

3.  Nearly 3000 16-18 yr olds participating in an Apprenticeship in 11/12 (increase of more than 500 in 2 years)  70% Intermediate  29% Advanced  1% Higher  Success rates at or above Regional & National  Gender split Male 54% / Female 46%

4.  Top 10 Frameworks for 16-18 in 2011/12  Hairdressing  Customer Service  IT & Telecoms (ICT)  Business Admin  Childcare Learning & Development  Hospitality & Catering  Accountancy  Vehicle Maintenance & Repair  Construction  Active Leisure & Learning

5.  11/12 the number of registrations and applications on Apprenticeship Vacancies dropped by the under 19s group  The number of applications for a vacancy does not necessarily relate to the salary being paid Drylining & plastering (Hatfield) £104 p/w = 99 applications Food processing & cooking trainee (Hertford) £247 p/w = 2 applications

6. 126 vacancies available  11 vacancies being handled by the employer (we don’t know how many applications)  21 vacancies with 0 applications (£80 - £160 p/w, Intermediate & Advanced)  45 vacancies with 1 – 4 applications  49 vacancies with 5 – 99 applications

7.  Increase the number of registrations on Apprenticeship Vacancies  Increase the number of quality applications  Prepare for interview  Attend the interview  Feedback tools  Work more closely with parents/carers to inform them of the process

8. 8 The Priory School

9. 9 Year 11 Mock Interviews

10. The Priory School 10 Engaging Employers Telephone and email details Work colleagues Parents and Governors

11. The Priory School 11 Parents Information Evening Citizenship and ICT lessons Preparation Collapsed timetable in hall

12. The Priory School 12 Applications and CVs 20 Students sign up per company Packs distributed via tutors Students complete and hand in Applications sent to companies

13. The Priory School Interview Schedule Companies provide feedback on general quality of applications/CVs.Companies provide feedback on general quality of applications/CVs. Companies interview 6 shortlisted candidates. Rest of group observe, make notes and evaluate.Companies interview 6 shortlisted candidates. Rest of group observe, make notes and evaluate. Interviewers provide feedback and advice on interview techniques then group discussion.Interviewers provide feedback and advice on interview techniques then group discussion. 13

14. The Priory School 14 Tips for students to follow INTERVIEWTECHNIQUESINTERVIEWTECHNIQUES Dress appropriately 1 st impressions count Dress appropriately 1 st impressions countPunctuality Confident hand shake Speak confidently and answer questions fully Eye contact with interviewer Listen to what interviewer has to say and acknowledge your interest Sit upright and not fiddle with pen, hands etc Have some questions to ask interviewer at the end Say thank you

15. The Priory School 15 Evaluation & Feedback Students: I am now aware of the importance of good preparation for interview and prior research into the business.I am now aware of the importance of good preparation for interview and prior research into the business. I have learnt the importance of body language; not just what to say but how to say it along with skills of selling myself.I have learnt the importance of body language; not just what to say but how to say it along with skills of selling myself. I feel more equipped for future interviews and would recommend the event 100% for future years.I feel more equipped for future interviews and would recommend the event 100% for future years. I will take away many useful things, however the main one is confidence tied in with knowledge. If you do not come across as confident, you cannot stand out from other candidates.I will take away many useful things, however the main one is confidence tied in with knowledge. If you do not come across as confident, you cannot stand out from other candidates.

16. The Priory School 16 Evaluation & Feedback Employers: Very well organised event with students clearly briefed on the purpose of the day. Thank you for allowing us to be involved. Very well organised event with students clearly briefed on the purpose of the day. Thank you for allowing us to be involved. Very good applications. Students well behaved. They achieved and took away very good information and preparation for life. Very good applications. Students well behaved. They achieved and took away very good information and preparation for life. Preparation was shown throughout the morning. Applications were of a good standard overall and students receptive to feedback. Would be happy to support in future. Please note evident improvement year on year. Preparation was shown throughout the morning. Applications were of a good standard overall and students receptive to feedback. Would be happy to support in future. Please note evident improvement year on year.