Apprenticeships and School Leaver Schemes
Our Speakers Diane Graham – Progression Guidance Esher College Hannah Lydford – on behalf of “Rate My Apprenticeship” Ellen White – Unilever - Apprentice Outreach Team Nicola Wilberforce – Head of Progression Guidance Esher College
Next Steps After College •Higher Education and degree options •National Apprenticeship •Company Apprenticeship (sponsored degree and/or professional qualifications to level 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) •FE college •Employment without training •Gap Year and then one of the above
Are there any jobs? Over 28,000 vacancies advertised each year 5 miles = 138 apprenticeships 10 miles =644 apprenticeships 15 miles = 1941 apprenticeships 20 miles = 2958 apprenticeships
Job Opportunity Start Date Level Weekly Annual Salary Salary Cisco Apprenticeship 05 Jun 2017 Degree £298 £15,496 Cisco Systems IT Apprenticeship (Woking) 06 Nov 2017 Degree £300 £15,600 CAPGEMINI UK PLC 04 Sep 2017 Degree £288 £14,976 Legal Apprentice with NG Bailey NG Bailey Ltd Management Degree McDonald's Degree £307-£538 £16,000 - 04 Sep Restaurants £28,000 2017 Degree £7,748-£13,520 Quantity Surveying 01 Sep £149 - Balfour Beatty Plc 2017 £260
Levels of apprenticeship
YOUR FUTURE OPTIONS VS. Apprenticeships University
AGENDA •What is an apprenticeship? •Apprenticeships vs University •Apprenticeship: your next steps •How can we help you?
University? Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship?
Full-time work combined with studying
7 Different Levels
Higher Apprenticeship: • Level: 4 or 5 • Qualifications: 2 or more A-Levels (or equivalent) • Length: 1-4 years • Options: Over 60 different types
Degree Apprenticeship: • Level: 6 (Full Bachelor’s Degree) or 7 (Masters Degree) • Qualifications: 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) • Length: 3-6 years, depending on level • Options: 24 programme types
Degree Apprenticeship: Application Process? • Employers are responsible • Employer’s website • Some on UCAS
3,000,000
Apprenticeships VS. University 1. Costs? 2. Learning? 3. Experience?
COSTS Apprenticeships University •£9,250 year + living expenses •Tuition fees covered •Only paid back when earning over £25,000 •Earn a salary •Paid back monthly •£17, 534 (Higher Apprenticeship average starting salary)
LEARNING Apprenticeships University •Bachelors Degree •Nationally recognised qualifications •Lectures, seminars and independent studying •Study time built into your working week •Specialise in a subject you are passionate about • “ Soft ” skills
EXPERIENCE Apprenticeships University •Community •Social Life •On-the-job learning •Extra activities, sports and societies •Gain work experience ahead of peers •Buddying and mentoring schemes
Apprenticeships YOUR NEXT STEPS
Where to search? When to search? How to apply?
Apprenticeship: Where to Search?
Apprenticeship: When to search? Apprenticeship: When to Search? January to April ( 44% of employers) September to December ( 32% of employers)
How to apply Apprenticeship: How to apply? •Online; employer website or UCAS •Focus on quality applications •Keep track of deadlines!
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MY UNILEVER JOURNEY NAME: Ellen White APPRENTICESHIP: Business Administration ROLE: Asst. HRBP – Global Functions LOCATION: 100VE (Blackfriars)
WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP? Unilever apprenticeships bring together on-the-job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills for an exciting future. Embarking on an apprenticeship with us is a worthwhile alternative to university and results in nationally recognised qualifications. WE WILL GIVE YOU: • Knowledge and real on-the-job experience • Transferable skills • National qualifications • Prospects and career progression • Inspiration and motivation with a community feeling
RECOGNISED AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER UNILEVER UK RANKED NUMBER 11 IN RATE MY APPRENTICESHIP’S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS’ TABLE 2017-18 FOR ITS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES!
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR? We find that apprentices bring a new perspective and a fresh way of thinking to our organisation. From the engineers in our factories, to the scientists in our R&D sites; producers of brand artwork to writers of communications. WHO FITS THE BILL? At Unilever we look for apprentices who: • Are dynamic individuals with plenty of drive and self motivation • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills • Have the ability to organise a varied workload • Contribute their ideas and think for themselves • Are up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems and can demonstrate good attention to detail
UK Apprenticeships Suppl ply C Chain n Business & Research & & E Engine neering ng Technology Development - Logistics - I.T. - Life Sciences and Chemical - Manufacturing - Business Sciences Admin - Engineering - Mechanical - Quality - Project Engineering Management - Chartered Management
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP • Depending on the programme, typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including maths and English. LEVEL 4 & 6 APPRENTICESHIPS • Depending on the programme, typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including maths and English; two A-Levels or Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent).
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: • At least 5 GCSE A*- C (or equivalent) including English and Maths. • Strong Science, Maths or numerative A-Levels (or equivalent), for example, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Electronics, Maths or Engineering.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND ENGINEERING SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROGRAMMES ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP • Typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science. LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP • Typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science; two A levels or a BTEC or a Level 3 apprenticeship.
APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1: Online application Step 3: Telephone/ Step 4: Step 2: Online Digital Assessment assessments interview centre
25 25 DAYS HOL HOLID IDAY + Why unilever? BAN ANK HOL HOLID IDAYS One company, one voice, one programme SUPPO PORTI TIVE VE WO WORK FREE I EE ICE- ENVIRONM ENV NMENT ENT CRE REAM Mo Modern Work Spa pace ces SI SIGNIFICA CANT DISCO SCOUNTS ON S ON UNILEV EVER ER P PRODUCTS TS A AT SITE E SH SHOP OPS!
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Applications Preparing for your application • CV – outlining your skills and abilities - your achievements to date • Work experience - reference Good communication – • interview experience • Able to demonstrate a good work attitude • Email address and mobile number Plan ahead! 53
Application process https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=D ZkjXg6WhXM
Things to think about •Competition can be fierce •Recruitment and selection processes are time consuming •A level grades can be as high as ABB •Some skills shortage areas are less competitive •Average is £170 per week across all apprenticeships •Higher Apprenticeship starting salaries range from 8K to 21K
Why do you want to work for…… This is code for Have you read our web site? What is good about the company? What awards have they won?
BT’s Skills and Competencies Although different traits and competencies are sought for different schemes, BT also has a list of key qualities which it seeks from all its apprentices and graduates: Communication: dealing effectively with colleagues and customers Imparting complicated data in a clear and understandable way. Creativity: developing and contributing to new ideas for the business in terms of both products and services. Enthusiasm: showing you are willing and eager to get involved. Integrity: demonstrating honesty and reliability and ensuring that you deliver on promises. Leadership: leading, supporting teams, making key decisions. BT describes the key characteristics of good leaders as confidence, inner strength and good judgement. Multitasking: co-ordinating and prioritising to manage complex tasks. Team spirit: working and interacting with others across all levels.
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