As described in The Apprenticeship Guide, an apprenticeship, which must last for a minimum of one year, combines hands-on work with the opportunity to train and work towards qualifications. Itβs also a paid position. At least 20% of your time is set aside for learning, usually at a college, university or training provider.
The rest of your time is spent applying your knowledge and skills in the actual workplace, doing the job that you set out to get. At the end of it, youβll gain official certification, which will be equivalent to traditional qualifications.
Apprenticeships levels are set and equivalent to:
Find out more on The Apprenticeship Guide website.
Discover the amazing world of apprenticeships. The above collection of short Apprentice Story films showcases the breadth and variety of apprenticeships, including Firefighting, Engineering, Broadcasting, Zookeeping and more.
For all the latest information and resources for you to help your child to search and apply for the latest apprenticeship opportunities, just click on the Resources for parents and guardians image.
Click on the image for a step by step guide to applying for an apprenticeship, including finding an apprenticeship, the application process, CVs and covering letters and preparing for interview.
Or see below for information from York College as to how to write an apprenticeship application:
Amazing Apprenticeships have put together a series of short and engaging films covering 12 school subjects and the many apprenticeship roles they link with.
Each film introduces a range of apprentice roles linked to the subject and outlines some of the tasks you could expect to be doing in each apprenticeship.
You can either speak to Miss Watts, Careers Lead or email her: s.watts@millthorpe.elt.org.uk
What a belter of a half term! Thank you to everyone who has made it such a success π€©
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Have a great week off and we'll see everyone back in school on Monday 2 June π
Keep going Year 11s, you're nearly halfway through your exams!
Being in school every day during exam season allows you to get all the support you need to help you be 'exam ready'! π π
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