1. Thought about an Apprenticeship? The choice is yours…

2. What is an Apprenticeship? It’s a job… www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships …with training

3. What is an Apprenticeship www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships Usually at least 30 hours a week Must be at least 12 months You’re an employee of a company You have the same rights & responsibilities as everyone else

4. You earn!

5. …while you learn A lot of the learning is on the job There is also ‘off the job’ training You may attend a training provider or college NVQ: the practical bit Technical Certificate: the knowledge bit www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

6. NVQ (the practical bit) Technical certificate (the theory bit) Functional skills (Maths, English, IT) Employment rights & responsibilities Personal thinking & learning skills ‘Employability’ skills Apprenticeship

7. The training Training is designed around the needs of employers and leads to nationally recognised qualifications www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

8. Levels of Apprenticeships www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) = 5 good GCSE passes Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) = 2 A Level passes Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4+) = foundation degree and above

9. What types of Apprenticeship are there? There are around 250 types of Apprenticeship Frameworks covering more than 1500 jobs, so whatever you are interested in, there’ll be something for you www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

10. However a degree is still needed for some careers … www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships Doctor Vet Architect

11. Current Banbury Vacancies VacancyLevelEmployer Weekly wage Apprentice AdministratorIntermediateOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust£102.38 Business Administration ApprenticeIntermediateGraf UK Ltd £100.00 Care ApprenticeIntermediateGlebefields Nursing Home £112.50 Apprentice Administration Assistant Intermediate LJ Carpentry Contractors Limited£132.00 Maintenance Engineering ApprenticeAdvancedFaurecia Midlands Limited£202.80 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Intermediate AAC Cyroma Limited£168.75 Motor vehicle Technician ApprenticeIntermediateJay Bee Motors£132.00 Administration Assistant ApprenticeIntermediateBicester & Banbury College £150.00 Scania Parts Advisor ApprenticeshipIntermediateScania GB Ltd£109.20 Apprentice Warehouse & Trade Counter Person IntermediateEDA Learning & Development Limited£150.00 Developer ApprenticeAdvancedGoldcrest Solutions Ltd£150.00 Business Administration ApprenticeIntermediateGolden Hawk Limited £120.00 Apprentice Shift ManagerAdvancedPizza Hut UK Ltd £153.90 Parts Consultant ApprenticeshipAdvancedVW Banbury - Spirit Motors£132.00 Customer Service ApprenticeIntermediateLadbrokes £195.00 Digital Marketing Executive ApprenticeAdvanced8 Digital Ltd £160.00

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14. Zoe Job Title :Research & Development Engineering Apprentice Employer :Jacobs Douwe Edgerts “My Apprenticeship allows me to develop a wide range of hands-on and business skills whilst studying towards higher education.” www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

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17. Sophie Job title: Apprentice Laboratory Technician Employer: Oxford University Don’t be afraid to make that change and go for an apprenticeship. It was the best decision of my life and has really helped me grow and mature! www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

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20. George Job title: Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Employer: Culham Centre for Fusion Energy www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships “Absolutely apply for them! Even if an apprenticeship is your plan B because they are a great thing to participate in.”

21. Finding Apprenticeships Some Apprenticeships start in September Most start at any time, when the company needs an Apprentice Start looking for Apprenticeships that interest you to get some ideas Start researching companies that interest you Register with the National Apprenticeship Service Register on OXME to receive updates Start applying from Easter to start in September www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

22. Finding Apprenticeships Oxfordshire Apprenticeships: local vacancies www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk National Apprenticeship Service: country-wide www.apprenticeships.gov.uk OXME: job newsletters and mailing lists, Facebook www.oxme.info www.oxme.info Contact training providers or colleges Approach employers and ask them Look out for adverts and careers events www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

23. When its all over – what next? Many employers keep Apprentices on in the company www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

24. Know your options The most important thing is to make sure you know what your options are, so that you can make the best choice for you www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

25. Alexander McQueen - Designer www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

26. Ross Brawn – Formula One www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships “My parents lived in Reading and I found an advertisement for Frank Williams Grand Prix, which was based in there at the time", he said, "I went along and [they] were looking for a machinist, which was one of the things I’d done at Harwell."

27. Lou Hopper – Tattoo Artist www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships After completing her apprenticeship, Lou was promoted to Studio Manager in just six months

28. Apprenticeships video In this video, some Apprentices tell you what it’s like being an Apprentice and give you some top tips! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIaLCuRkG20 www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

29. Get in touch… www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk info@oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk Tel: 01865 323477 @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships

31. The choice is yours… Any questions? www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk @OxonApprentice OxfordshireApprenticeships