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Apprenticeships

All the information and advice you need about Apprenticeships as a pathway post 18.

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Serious about an Apprenticeship after your A levels?

Then you need to take the following steps:

1. Download and work through the Interactive student guide. This helps you identify whether an apprenticeship is right for you, what's available, how you can research employers and vacancies, how you can prepare for applications

You may also find this A - Z of Apprenticeship listing helpful. Click here to download.


2. Back up your knowledge of apprenticeship pathways and opportunities from the information on the UCAS Apprenticeship section. Click here to access their information pages. There is also the downloaded brochure -

Explore apprenticeships by Industry: www.ucas.com/explore/industry-guides

Explore Apprenticeships linked to degree subjects (choose your subject and scroll down to see the higher and degree apprenticeships options: www.ucas.com/explore/subjects

3. Watch the Degree Apprenticeships video from Dale at Get my first job.

Dale runs other sessions and you can follow him on facebook and sign up for more sessions - they are generally free. He does also offer paid for support / advice.

Topic: Degree Apprenticeships

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4. Create a CV, see the video advice from Dale at Get my First job. Send your CV to Mrs Castle (Careers Adviser) for feedback. gcastle@bishopstopford.com 

Topic: How To Write a Great First CV

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Please use this file as a template as it relates to the video

5. Check out real experiences of real degree apprentice. Hints and tips on applying and finding the right employer for you.

You could also explore the new mentor platform from Get my First job - 

Introducing GMFJ's Mentor Platform

Your students can now ask our ever-growing network of Ambassadors anything they want to know about apprenticeships and early careers! We have created our very own GetMyFirstJob mentor platform, so your students now have the opportunity to speak directly to our Ambassadors online.

Start a chat today

6. As suggested in the Interactive student guide from Amazing Apprenticeships explore employers that are rated well and offer the programmes you are interested in. These are rated by the students themselves, so think trip adviser for apprenticeships! The following links can help you in your research:

7. Check out these as well to broaden your knowledge and develop your research:

8. If also visiting Universities then here are 7 questions you can ask about Apprenticeships on your open days.

9. Follow the advice in the Interactive student guide from Amazing Apprenticeships for websites to use for searching for vacancies and setting up vacancy alerts. Do use the sites in the Vacancies section below as well.

10. If you are "stuck" or struggling, or need further advice or guidance then please contact Mrs Castle to arrange a careers meeting. Mrs Castle will expect you to state which of the steps, listed above, you have completed before a meeting is booked. gcastle@bishopstopford.com

Mrs Castle can also introduce you to our employer volunteer support team. They can help and support you with your application/s and mock interview/s. 

Vacancies

UCAS Career finder

careerfinder.ucas.com/

Search vacancies, sign up for alerts and tailor your job / internship / apprenticeship searching.

Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancy list

A listing has been created showing current higher and degree apprenticeship vacancies by employer and job role with location and salary.

Quick and easy to review with links for more information and applications. Whilst this will not have many current vacancies it is very helpful as it gives you a good insight into employers who do recruit for apprenticeships. So you can see the employer - go visit their website and careers section to find out more. Often you can register your interest for programmes and as soon as the vacancy goes live you will get an email, so you get ahead of your competition and can apply early. It should be updated in the academic year 2021/2022, so keep checking. 

amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/higher-and-degree-listing/

How to register and apply for an apprenticeship

Watch the video: amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/ask-webinar-how-to-register-and-apply-for-apprenticeships/

Vacancy snapshot

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/

Vacancy Snapshot enables students to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities at some of the UK’s biggest employers. Students can find out how and when to apply and get tips on maximising their chances of success.

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/vacancies/time-to-apply/

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