AIMS OF THIS EVENING Futures hexagon grid • To provide advice and guidance about all possible routes for students post Year 13. • To outline the support available in school. • To signpost where further help is available. The Futures Team Futures Coordinator Katie Taylor Higher Education Coordinator Chris Sainsbury Professional Pathways Coordinator Penny Campbell Early Applicant Coordinator Katharine Platt
What is an apprenticeship? • An apprenticeship is a real job with training which would allow your son/daughter to earn while they learn , whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification . • Over 150,000 employers are currently offering apprenticeships in more than 200,000 locations. Did you know … Apprenticeships are now available in more than 170 industries across the UK including aerospace, accountancy, advertising, business management, construction, engineering, finance, human resources, law, manufacturing, public relations and much more.
• Apprenticeships take between one and six years to complete and are now available up to degree level and beyond . • Apprenticeships therefore offer a credible alternative to university , with the qualifications to match. • The government see apprenticeships as the future and plan to create 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and are introducing a new apprenticeship levy to fund this investment.
5 key benefits of apprenticeships 1. Earning a salary with paid holiday 2. Training in the skills employers want ‘Apprenticeships work. 3. Excellent progression opportunities, We know that they offer whether looking to study further or people across Britain a climb the ranks within the workplace ‘ ladder of opportunity’ to get on in highly skilled 4. Job security , 90% of apprentices stay jobs, with more than 90 in employment with 7 in 10 staying per cent of apprentices with the same employer staying in employment after their scheme ends.’ 5. No university debts : if you choose a Skills Minister, Robert degree apprenticeship you’ll be Halfon (Feb 2017). earning for the duration of your apprenticeship and in most instances, there are no tuition fees to pay.
Different types of apprenticeships Degree apprenticeships were launched in September 2015 and the programme currently has around 1,000 apprentices. Find out about the degree apprenticeships on the UCAS website (from aerospace engineering, to bespoke tailoring, to an apprenticeship leading to qualification as a solicitor).
Applying for apprenticeships Many (but not all) apprenticeships are advertised on the National Apprenticeship Service website. There are 3 easy steps to applying for an apprenticeship. 1. Search for an apprenticeship. 2. Sign in or create an account. 3. Complete and submit your application. https://www.findapprenticeship.ser vice.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Applying for apprenticeships You can also search for current apprenticeship vacancies on the UCAS career finder website : • https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/#browsing • Universities offering apprenticeships- https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/blog/universities- offering-degree-apprenticeships Or alternatively, search on the notgoingtouni website: • http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/apprenticeships-223 For the top 10 apprenticeship employers in 2015 (listed by sector): • http://www.apprenticeshipcareers.co.uk/top-apprenticeship- employers-2015.html • Also search on college websites to find out which apprenticeships they are offering: • Kingston Maurward/ Weymouth/ Poole/ Bournemouth/ Yeovil
• BSc Digital and Technology BEng Civil Engineering Solutions Site Management Offer AAA- ABB • Offer AAB BSc (Hons) Professional Management - Chartered Manager BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions BSc (Hons) Nursing Entry requirements- a foundation degree.
Apprenticeships in the local area The are are hundreds of different apprenticeships offered in the local area, but to name a few: • JP Morgan (financial services and technology, Bournemouth) • Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship (variety of roles from project delivery to digital technology, Yeovil) • Dorset Healthcare (wide variety of roles within the NHS) • BAE Systems (systems engineering, Weymouth) • Sunseeker (boat building, Poole) • Wessex Water (engineering and construction) And many, many more!
Employability We aim to develop students’ employability skills through provision across the curriculum throughout the year. There are also three Futures Days during Year 12 (October, June and July) • Developing employability skills • Talks from employers • Interview practice • Apprenticeship applications and CV writing support We also have the added advantage of having an in-school careers advisor (Clare Hymas) who students can request an appointment with, in order to discuss their aspirations and seek further guidance on their futures.
Top 10 employability skills
Work experience • Students are encouraged to gain an insight to the field they are interested in by arranging work experience. • All placements need to be arranged via Mrs Weir (DASP work experience coordinator) whose office is based in the Learning Resources Centre. • Students will need to complete a form outlining interests, then meet with Mrs Weir to discuss placement options before searching through the database.
The Thomas Hardye School Future: Higher Education Year 12 2019 UCAS Cycle Mrs C Sainsbury Higher Education Coordinator The Thomas Hardye School
To find out more: All this information and useful links can be found on the school website
THS Higher Education Approximately 75% of students progress to HIGHER EDUCATION Each year we have 300-350 students apply to universities all over the British Isles and abroad Each Year a number of students achieve Oxbridge/Medicine/Veterinary Medicine/Dentistry places (Miss Platt) A wide range of courses are studied A wide range of institutions are attended
Higher Education • Student chooses what to study • They study in greater depth • Normally at a University or College • Independent style of learning • International Qualification • Often first time they leave home
Why study • Pleasure of knowledge - Move towards being expert • Needed for a job/career • Personal development • Independence • Time management • Money management • Keep doors open for the future (flexibility) • Moving employer • Differentiating themselves in a work environment • Retraining later in life
UCAS • The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. • It runs a website with information on: • Courses & Universities • Help with making an application (including helpful videos) • Etc. • It organises the Higher Education Exhibition for students. • In the summer term UCAS will launch ‘ APPLY ’ for students to prepare their application • TRACK is used by students to follow their application through the system
Finding the right course Type of Subject University Course
Course Choice: Subject(s) • What do I really enjoy studying? • What am I good at ? • What expertise / experiences do I have? • What careers am I interested in? • Examinations or Continuous Assessment Other Considerations (parent help for these!): • Employability • Future options
Course Choice: Structure • Foundation: lower entry requirements can lead onto study for a full degree • HND/HNC: Vocationally focussed qualification • BSc/BA … Subject • Joint honours: 2 separate but equal subjects • Vocational : e.g. accounting, business, medicine, law • Placement: 4 year course with year in industry (sometimes abroad)
Higher Education • Degree courses: • Foundation: FdSc/FdA (Usually 1 or 2 years) • Bachelors: BA/BSc/BEd (Usually 3years) • Masters: MChem/MEng (4 years) • Sponsorship • Research possibilities
What Institution: 350+ to choose from! • Location? • city, town, rural • cost of living • Campus – self contained or centrally located • Distance from Dorchester ? • Accommodation – hall for all 1 st years? • Status – see Times/Guardian guides • Quality of Teaching - unistats
What Institution? (Contd.) • Facilities e.g. internet, sport, library • Opportunities available (e.g. time abroad ) • Size • Personal experience – friends, relations, teachers, OPEN DAYS & VISITS • Higher Education in a Further Education College • Cheaper • Closer to home • Overseas – apply via national system.
Don’t panic! • Some students will know what they want to study others will not • There is time to finalise course and university choices BUT it does take effort, students must be: • Honest with themselves about • What they enjoy • What they are good at • Remembering they will need to earn a living! • Research using UCAS, other websites and books • Talk to Parents, Friends & Teachers • Connexions appointment (Mrs Hymas) • Work Experience (Mrs Weir)
UCAS Exhibition 20 th March 2018 Exeter Recommend attend
Open Days IMPORTANT • A great way to experience what the university feels like. • Ask students and staff questions directly. • Don’t do the grand tour of UK. • Go to around 3 open days • Motivational
Why? Exeter university open day Someone he knew Guaranteed two cars Why weren’t they together?
Recommend
More recommend
