Apprenticeships in York Start your future today with an Apprenticeship in York So – what you know? October 2012 Apprenticeships in York Start your future today with an Apprenticeship in York By the end of this session I want you to: • • Know where to find information on Apprenticeships Recognise the huge range of Apprenticeship opportunities • See where Apprenticeships can take you • Know what support you can expect from Training Providers and Employers • 3 Know your local Training Providers October 2012 December 2016 Choices in education/training from age 14-19 44 October April 2012 2012 Apprenticeships - an Overview • It takes a year as a minimum • A mixture of on and off the job training working for an employer • Work with a mentor • May include day release to a local college • Apprentices REAL jobs for REAL employers for REAL money October 2012 Earn while you Learn • Start earning from day one of your Apprenticeship • Earn a minimum of £2.65 per hour – although many employers pay more The rates of pay are advertised with each vacancy • As your skills develop your pay could increase October 2012 What if I’m not ready to start an Apprenticeship? • Access to Apprenticeships - If you know what you want to but don’t feel ready to start a full-time work placement, you can spend some time preparing for your next stage • Foundation Learning - If you don’t know what you want to yet and perhaps need time to consider your options or improve your basic skills, then register on one of the foundation courses Both of the above options are run at various sites in the city and offer support and individual programmes to get you to the next stage For more information about these options please contact the Castlegate centre October 2012 Apprenticeship choices There are three levels of Apprenticeships available:  Intermediate Apprenticeship – this is where the majority of Apprentices will start  Advanced Apprenticeships Progressing to:  Higher Level Apprenticeships / University  Around 250 different career choices in 80 different sectors  Promotion in the workplace – leading to higher paid jobs October 2012 Apprenticeship Framework The Apprenticeship Framework is made of components: Vocational Qualification (the competence part) Technical Certificate (the background knowledge) Functional Skills (usually Maths, English and ICT) You will be subject to normal employee terms and conditions You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week and will have a minimum of 20 days holiday a year October 2012 Apprenticeship Partnership An Apprenticeship partnership is made up of: Apprentice (learner) Employer (who the learner works for) 10 Training Provider (the organisation that will support the apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship) October 2012 Imagine what you could do… Examples of what you could include: • Accountancy…leading to….Trainee Accountant • Business & Administration…leading to….Office Manager • Construction (Wood Occupations)…leading to… Joiner • Hospitality & Catering leading to Pastry Chef • Engineering…leading to… Mechanical Engineering Technician • Health & Social Care leading to Community Outreach Worker • Rail Transport Engineering…leading to.… Rail Engineering Technician • Retail leading to Purchasing Manager 15 October 2012 What are Employers Looking for? Determination Trustworthy Drive and Commitment Work Ready Motivation Eager to learn new things 16 Good Communicator Reliability October 2012 Eligibility for an Apprenticeship To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must be: • Aged 16 years old or more • Have lived in the UK for years or more • Not be in other full time education (or have a higher education qualification) 17 October 2012 Key Employment Sectors in York 18 October 2012 Recent Apprenticeship vacancies • Apprentice Electrician, CITY OF YORK COUNCIL • Laboratory & Science Technician Apprentice, FERA • Apprentice Commis Chef, THE SIDINGS • Business Administration Apprentice, YORK NHS TRUST • Apprentice Parts Consultant, EURO CAR PARTS • Apprentice Dental Assistant, ALPHA DENTAL • Nursery Nurse Apprentice, FLAXTON CHILDRENS NURSERY • Apprentice Accounting Assistant, AZLAN LOGISTICS • Retail Apprentice, CONTINUUM GROUP • Marketing Apprentice, PPL TRAINING • Apprentice Rail Engineer, VITAL RAIL 19 October 2012 Finding an Apprenticeship Start at www.apprenticeships.org.uk 21 How to register Why should you register? How to: • Register as a candidate • Set up alerts – this can be done to your mobile • Search for vacancies • Apply for vacancies 22 December 2016 Step one: My Home 23 October 2012 Step two: Example Search Results 24 October 2012 Step two: Example Apprenticeship Vacancy Result 25 October 2012 2012 school leavers – which Apprenticeships are they doing? Administration Army Bank Clerk Beautician Bricklayer Butcher Candle Maker Chef Construction Electrical Engineer Electrician Engineer Farmer Footballer Hairdresser Heating Engineer Joiner Kennel Worker Mechanic Painter & Decorator Plumber Stonemason Trainee Coach Waiter and finally…… Wholesaler 26 October 2012 York Training Providers There are six main Training Providers who deliver Apprenticeships in York area These are: Babcock Training CITB ConstructionSkills JHP Training YH Training Services York College York Training Centre These are the main Training Providers but there are many more, including those who offer more specialised Apprenticeships such as Askham Bryan College For more information on Apprenticeships: • Look on the Apprenticeship website - www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Speak to your Careers Adviser at School or College • Speak to Youth Support Services (Castlegate) - www.29castlegate.org • Look on the Futures4me website www.yor-ok.org.uk/apprenticeships-16.html 27 October 2012 Finding an Apprenticeship - recap • Register and save a search on the vacancy section of the Apprenticeship website (www.apprenticeships.org.uk ) • Know who your local Training Providers are • Think about local employers who you might like to work for • Research large companies who have their own Apprenticeship recruitment websites • Be proactive! 28 28 October 2012 December 2016 Apprenticeships in York Start your future today with an Apprenticeship in York Recap - By the end of this session I want you to: • Know where to find information on Apprenticeships • Recognise the huge range of Apprenticeship opportunities • See where Apprenticeships can take you • Know what support you can expect from Training Providers and Employers • Know your local Training Providers Question: Have you got the information you need to start looking? 29 29 October 2012 December 2016 ... 2012 Apprenticeships - an Overview • It takes a year as a minimum • A mixture of on and off the job training working for an employer • Work with a mentor • May include day release to a local college... College York Training Centre These are the main Training Providers but there are many more, including those who offer more specialised Apprenticeships such as Askham Bryan College For more information... 2012 York Training Providers There are six main Training Providers who deliver Apprenticeships in York area These are: Babcock Training CITB ConstructionSkills JHP Training YH Training Services York