Apprenticeships for Students / Employees

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience. As an employee, you can earn as you learn and you gain practical skills from the workplace.

Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16years-old whether you are just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career.

Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry, so they offer a structured programme that takes you through the skills you need to do a job well.

There are targets and checks to make sure that your employer is supporting you and you are making progress.

As an employee you will be in employment for most of your time as most training takes place on the job. The rest usually takes place at a local college or a specialist training organisation. You can complete this off-the-job training on day release or over a number of days in a block.

The amount of time you spend varies according to your Apprenticeship. It could be anything from one day every other fortnight to two days every week.

You also spend time off the job with a training provider – often a local college or a work-based training provider – studying for vocational qualifications. So all the things you study will be useful in your job and help you succeed in your future career.

For more information regarding an apprenticeship in Early Years follow the link http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/Types-of-Apprenticeships/Health-Public-Services-and-Care/Childrens-Care-Learning-and-Development.aspx

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Information and Advice

You can seek information, advice and guidance in a way that suits you.

If you would like to speak about Apprenticeships with a career adviser face to face or on the phone contact:
Connexions (for ages 13-19).

Visit  www.connexions-direct.com and click on the local services tab to find your nearest centre or call 080 800 13 2 19.

Next Step Careers Service for ages 20+ (or 18–19 if you’ve been referred by Jobcentre Plus) visit nextstep.direct.gov.uk  and use the map or the links to get information about your nearest next step office.

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If you are unsure that an Apprenticeship is right for you and would like more help planning your future career contact:
The Careers Advice Service (for ages 19+)

Call 0800 100 900 or visit  www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk

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