An Introduction to Apprenticeships for Parents
What are apprenticeships? Real job with Work for at least Study towards a Contract of employment Earn a wage real responsibilities 30 hours per week job related qualification including holiday pay
The truth about apprenticeships GAIN A EARN A SALARY DEGREE NO FEES 90% ST A Y IN WORK TO PAY POST-APPRENTICESHIP YOU CAN Social life? RELOCATE
The range of apprenticeships Accounting Aviation Horticulture Architect Creative & Digital Teaching Cyber Security Surveying Project management Nursing Dental Nursing Hairdressing Legal Services Journalism Hospitality And many more….
Which employers offer apprenticeships?
Look inside the company! Logistics IT and Cyber Security Data Analytics Sales Business Development Marketing Human Resources (HR) Finance Legal Facilities Management Security Customer Service Training and Development
The levels of apprenticeships LEVEL LEVEL Advanced Degree Intermediate Higher Advanced Intermediate Degree Higher apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship Level 3 Level 6 & 7 Level 2 Level 4-7 Level 3 Level 2 Level 6 & 7 Level 4-7 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOURS SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIOURS
Different delivery models Online learning Workplace learning 20% of your paid time for off-the-job learning Classroom learning Attend college or training provider
How do apprenticeships compare to full time university? HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Work full time and study part-time 100+ Learning Salary No Debt NUS Experience 4-6 Years UNIVERSITIES University fees paid by employer and/or government
Are there any jobs? How many vacancies are near me? 28,000+ vacancies In your area: 5 miles = 60vacancies 10 miles = 123vacancies 15 miles = 179vacancies 20 miles = 283vacancies
Apprenticeship jobs in the local area Job title Qualificati Weekly Annual on Level salary salary Digital Marketing, Mdi Global Advanced £240 £12,480 Solutions (L3) 1.5 yrs Associate Sales Manager, Higher (L4) £146.25 £7,605 Paradigm Media 1.5yrs Project Management, Lockheed Higher (L4) £278.84 £14,500 Martin UK Ltd 2 yrs Chartered Manager, University Degree (L6) £307.09 £16,000 of Chichester 4 yrs Chartered Building Surveyor, Degree (L6) £377.28 £19,619 PCC 6 yrs EY Assurance, Earnst & Young Degree (L7) Competitive Competitive
Supporting your child to search and apply for apprenticeships
Apprenticeship vacancies There isn’t one deadline Focus on opening dates – be ready from September Apprenticeships are advertised in different places Sign up to lots of sites and manage your alerts Entry requirements will vary Every employer is different Application processes will vary Prepare to be the best and ready for all situations
Getting started What interests them? Work experience will really help Who do you know? Remove all limits…
How can I tell if it’s a ‘good’ apprenticeship?
Finishing touches
How do you find an apprenticeship? 4 1 Manage Register on Find an your alerts apprenticeship 2 5 Do your Contact research companies 3 To find an Search apprenticeship visit and apply GOV.UK and search for apprenticeships
Where else to look? WHERE ELSE TO LOOK? Your friends and Social media The company website family
Things to remember It is a live jobs site There are jobs on other sites New jobs get added throughout the year Apply for lots
Resources to help you • Monthly Parents’ Packs amazingapprenticeships.com • Translated Resources https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/
Contact us Follow the National Apprenticeship Service: @Apprenticeships Fireitupapps National Apprenticeship Service Search for apprenticeships on GOV.UK or call 08000 150 400
Any questions?
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