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Hello, we’re Careers World... ...and this is Careers World magazine, here to help you decide your next step!

With the end of the school year fast approaching it’s an exciting time for school leavers like you, as you take that next step towards your dream career. There are millions of different routes you can take: you could get ahead with an Apprenticeship, get your qualifications paid for with employer funded study, discover a vocational course at college, apply for a uni course and much more.

In this issue we will profile some of the biggest sectors in your region and explain how to take the first step to a career in the ones that interest you. We’ll also explore employment trends in your area, take a look at some remarkable true stories of young people who’ve been successful after leaving school and give you a guide to all of the qualifications out there. There’s a lot to sort out before September, so we answer some of the most common questions or concerns you might have in our school leaver problems page.

Throughout this magazine, you’ll see lots of facts and figures about your region and its sectors. We get them from UK National Statistics, various Sector Skills Councils and industry experts. It’s all official stuff, there’s no Wikipedia where we’re involved!

But Careers World magazine is only the beginning. As new opportunities arise every day the best place to get the latest news is with Careers World online. There’s no excuse to not find out more with our website, facebook and twitter feeds, as well as our fantastic newsletters which fly straight to your email inbox!

So what are you waiting for? Turn the page, get started and make the most of your summer with Careers World...

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Careers World – Summer 2013 North West edition

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The perfect place to start, jump straight to any section that appeals or keep turning the pages and get stuck in – It’s time to find your dream career!

The Intro Bits 07

School Leaver Problem Page

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There are lots of routes you can take, and lots of potential issues, but after reading our problem page you’ll be ready for anything.

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Life Stories Past and present students tell us all about their experiences and how they succeeded.

Qualifications Table See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare.

Careers Insight 17

Business & Finance

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This cutting edge industry isn’t just for geeks.

Fancy a high-flying career?

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Construction

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Build a successful career for yourself.

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Travel & Hospitality You could make a career of helping people enjoy themselves.

IT & Telecoms

Hair & Beauty Get a career that never goes out of style.

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Imagine a Career We give you a heads-up on the other sectors out there, which we’ll cover in future issues.

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Here’s how it works Every term we publish a new issue of Careers World that covers five sectors in detail, giving you a good idea of what a career in these sectors would be like.

Don’t worry if the sector you’re keen on isn’t one of the five – you can find a brief overview of all other sectors in the ‘Imagine a career’ article or if you head to www.careersworld.co.uk. We’ll cover five different sectors in detail in the next issue, so look out for us next term.

If there is anything else you would like us to cover, or you just want to say hello, drop us an email at editor@opendoorsmedia.co.uk. We want to make sure we cover everything you need to plan your future! Happy reading, and hope you have a great term.

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Spotlight: North West All about your region.

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Make money with a tenner?

Find out about the Young Enterprise ‘tenner’ campaign, which is all about young people like you becoming business leaders!

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More Helpful Stuff Useful links, contact details and more – get in touch with people who can help.

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Don’t miss out!

Find out how you can get ahead with the Careers World handy newsletter!

Where are you heading?

We can help you…

The National Careers Service offers millions of young people and adults the chance to develop their potential. We also support the experts who are there to help you.

If you live in England and are aged 13 or older, then you can use our service.

What’s more, it’s free. We can offer you plenty of information, advice and support to help you decide what’s best for your future development and help you make the most of your skills.

Whether you’re interested in an Apprenticeship, taking a university degree or simply volunteering, we’re here to help you take that next step.

To find out more, search online for National Careers Service or call 0800 100 900

07 Going into sixth form, college, an apprenticeship, university or the world of work? Leaving school is an exciting time but sometimes you might have big decisions or dilemmas along the way, take a look at our problem page to make sure you are prepared...

82% Over

of UK employees are qualified to NVQ 1 and above

Statistics show in the year to July 2012 there were

502,500 Apprenticeship starts in the UK

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800,000 school leavers and graduates enter the job market each year

There are more than

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A-Level results day

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and training providers have ver specific route you’re taking, most education It’s also important to check the key dates for whate to be available. For have you when know you looming deadlines. Make sure easy to use websites and will warn you of any useless until you actually go and ent dates, so you may have a place but that’s example, many colleges have different enrolm enrol.

In our previous issues we covered some of the common questions you had about which options to take when you leave school and how to apply for them. Now you have a plan it is time to consider some of the problems you may encounter and, more importantly, how to avoid them!

Speak to your school careers advisor

This seems obvious and by this point in the year it is likely that you have already spoken to your school advisor, but even if you know exactly what you’re doing it can’t hurt to get an expert opinion. Your careers advisors are there to help you and going along for a chat may raise issues you hadn’t even thought of.

Consider all the available options

Again at this point you’ve probably explored a few different avenues, or have applied for your dream course, but a back-up plan is always useful. For example, if you don’t get the grades you need to get on your course, is there a different type of qualification you can do to get into the industry you want to? There may be other colleges or providers who offer the same course too and it’s fine to go to open days at different places even if you’ve already applied elsewhere.

Dilemmas, concerns & problems...

Here are some of the issues students have with the most common school leaver routes.

But if you do a bit of preparation and make use of the resources available there is nothing to worry about!

Think about money

‘Money makes the world go round’ is a cheesy catchphrase - but it’s true.

Money is a big issue no matter what route you take: if you’re doing an Apprenticeship, you get paid, but need to consider possible travelling expenses; if you’re doing a further education course the old EMA funding system no longer exists; if you’re going to university you will be in control of your own household budget! Many students get part-time or summer jobs to help fund their studies, could this be an option for you?

Apprenticeships

Problem: You’ve heard all about Apprenticeships, and would like to do one so you can get paid and qualified, but you can’t find any vacancies.

Ask your friends, relatives, teachers and careers advisors, if they know any local employers or providers who can help you find an Apprenticeship .

Alternatively if you have Solution: More and more a part-time job you could young people are interested always ask you r current in Apprenticeships and we employer to take you on as gave you the info on how to an Apprentice ! It sounds apply for an Apprenticeship strange but lots of people in our last issue. Obviously who do Apprenticeships your first port of call should already have jobs, be because of the benefits www.apprenticeships.org to the employee and the . uk and the online vacancy employer. You get qualified matching service, which and your employer doesn’t lists all of the available have to pay anything for opportunities. You don’t the training if you’re 18 or have to leave your search under. there though, why not do some networking?

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College Enrolment

Problem: You’ve got places at several colleges but you’re not sure where to go, or how to enrol.

Solution: If you’ve been unsure about what course you want to do, or where you want to do it, you may have places at more than one college, or a place at sixth form and college available. This is completely normal and colleges understand that your situation may have changed since application, especially if you applied for your course in the autumn term of year 11. Once you have decided which course you want to do contact the college(s) you won’t be

Problem: You’re not sure you’ve made the right choices for your A-Levels, and you don’t know whether to stay at your schools sixth form or go elsewhere.

attending and inform them of your decision.

As mentioned in the colleg e enrolment section it is common to have offers from more than one place.

Hopefully you will have Solution: After getting you r GCSE results, or just having been to both college and sixth form open days so a change of heart, you you should have a good may want to do different A idea of what both are like.

Levels from the ones you It’s really a choice between have previously chosen. the size and independence Sometimes the best thing of a new college, or sixth to do is allow time to adapt form, or staying where you and get used to the course . already know the teachers However if you have the and have friends. There is necessary GCSE grades no set answer about which you should be able to is best, it really depends on change before term starts without any problems. Most what you think is best for your future. schools and colleges don’t

It’s really important that you enrol on your chosen course in time, as enrolment days at colleges can be hectic. Once you have been offered a place most colleges will send you a letter telling you what you need to enrol and when enrolment is. Though each college is different you may need photo identification, references, loan/fee payment information and qualification documents with you when you go to enrol. Most colleges have phone hotlines or email addresses you can contac t if you are unsure about what you need and where you need to go.

UCAS and University

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provide you with money but it looks good on your CV too - many employers consider workplace experience to be as important as education and qualifications. There are lots of job sites out Solution: There are funding there with part-time roles options available for further for students who need and higher education extra cash, so get your CV through government online, but also consider bursaries and scholarships doing a bit of networking ; however many students or just taking a CV round who don’t qualify for these small local businesses. Lot s still have money worries. of jobs are never actually A popular option for many advertised, there’s no harm students is a part-time or a in asking local businesses summer/temporary job. if they need extra staff and industries like the restauran t Not only will part-time work trade are always looking for alongside your studies new people!

Problem: You want to stay in further or higher education, and have an ideal course lined up, but you’re worried about money.

will accept you anyway, especially if you’re just short of the mark.

Problem: You’re worried you won’t get the grades you expected and may have to go through clearing .

Going through Clearing allows you to look at all of the courses that still have places. You may Solution: Every year A use Clearing if you didn’t Level results day is all over receive any offers, missed the news with the clearing your grades or want to process in complete turn down the offers you pandemonium and have received. Through gazillions of disappointed Clearing you can speak students. However in to as many universities reality the process is really and colleges you want, straightforward. If you’re so you can decide what unsuccessful with your course you want to do, but first choice offer, but meet you can only accept one the conditions for your course. Clearing is nothing second choice, you will be to be scared of; thousands accepted there. If you fail of students get places to meet the conditions for through the system every either choice you can get year! Alternatively you can a place through Clearing. always ask your teachers Even if you miss your about repeating your A required grades its worth Levels or even getting them checking if the institutions re-m arked. that offered you places

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Did you know that completing an Advanced Apprenticeship is the same as getting an A level? There are lots of different qualifications – here is how they compare. Remember, within any one level, qualifications can cover a wide mix of subjects and take different amounts of time to complete.

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Did you know you can change school at 14 and 16?

Register today to secure your place at:

There is no better school in the North West if you need high quality GCSEs, BTECs and A-Levels to help you secure a career in Science or Healthcare.

Alongside achieving a selection of GCSEs and A-Levels, you will have the chance to experience: • Our Industry Partners, including the Royal Liverpool Broadgreen University Hospital Trust, Novartis, Mersey Bio and Unilever, some sessions take place at their sites and laboratories, so you’ll be able to see your learning in action

• Your own learning mentor, support with your studies, career planning and university applications to help you achieve your goals

• World class facilities, our redevelopment of the Contemporary Urban Centre will give you the opportunity to • Our University partners, completing a experience first class, industry-standard programme of study with us will help you laboratories – the only ones of their kind get a place at the University of Liverpool, in the UK or a Russell Group University • A curriculum driven by local employers, alongside your qualifications, you will build the skills our local employers need and are recruiting for • Employer-led projects throughout the year, the opportunity to see science and healthcare in practice

Come along to our Open Evenings to find out more.

Full details online at

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Our promise: a job, apprenticeship, internship or University place when you successfully complete your programme of study.

Life Stories Jennifer Conder, Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2, West Lancs Child Contact Centre & Little Learners Nursery How did you hear about Apprenticeships?

“I had finished college and I was looking for a full time job at the time. A friend had told me about training and working at the same which sounded like a great idea.

“I found out about local apprenticeship vacancies through CVS in Skelmersdale. I applied for one and in less than 2 weeks I was offered the job at West Lancs Contact Centre.”

What do you like about your Apprenticeship?

“Work experience is key nowadays as that’s what employers look for. It was important for me to carry on learning but gain as much experience as I could. My apprenticeship gives me the opportunity to do just that - my coursework relates to my job and the experience is definitely worthwhile on my CV.” Would you recommend an Apprenticeship?

“Definitely - people think there are no jobs out there but there are so many opportunities if you’re looking to retrain or progress in your career.”

What does the future hold?

“I’m looking to continue onto my Level 3 qualification whilst working and gaining as much experience as possible!” www.westlancs.ac.uk

Liverpool Life Sciences UTC The Life Sciences and Healthcare economy is a sector of industry where the North West is genuinely starting to lead the world. In our locale alone, it employs in the order of 65,000 staff. It is an active and growing sector with specific skills requirements. Locally, more than 5,000 people are employed across 92 companies working on vaccine and drug manufacture, drug development, diagnostics and equipment manufacturer worth more than £2Bn. Additionally, there is a strong support network of lawyers, patent attorneys, marketers and accountants.

Alongside the commercial sector, a further 2000 local researchers are actively engaged in delivering research projects for the Universities worth £460 million.

Like most fast growing, high tech industries, the Life Sciences sector is experiencing a shortage of skilled staff; the brief of the Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is to support this expansion and the local economy with skilled technical people at all levels.

Studying at the Liverpool Life Sciences UTC will offer students a completely new experience of education. For the first time, it will bring together the best of industry, education and the public sector to deliver a combined academic and technical curriculum which will ensure students are qualified and skilled to work in this sector.

The Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is now accepting applications from students aged 14-19 from Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens. If you want a career in science or healthcare, you must look at the Life Sciences UTC as an option. Secure your place, visit www.lifesciencesutc.co.uk

13 A secure investment for James James Newlove always knew he wanted to enter a world of electrical engineering, so when a representative from Stegta visited his school to tell him about the opportunities available to him as an Apprentice, James jumped at the chance.

James, 33 from Kearsley, began working as an Apprentice for a local security installation company where he learned from industry experts about how to install and service alarm systems. James quickly rose through the ranks from an Apprentice to an Engineer, Senior Service Engineer, before becoming the service department manager of Mono Alarms.

As a Manager of Mono Alarms who employs around 70 people with over 10,000 contract customers operating from some 50,000 systems installed across the North West, they also currently employ 4 Apprentices. As a former Apprentice himself, James understands the benefits Apprentices can bring to a business.

James comments, “By employing young Apprentices, we have been able to embed our corporate values from the start, ironing out any bad habits, which more experienced engineers may have developed, straight away. So far we have had nine Apprentices on the company books, all of whom have gained hands-on experience, and have become valuable assets to the company.”

By working with Stegta , Mono Alarms have received the support needed when employing Apprentices, along with delivering bespoke training programmes to meet their business objectives.

James comments, “The support we have received has been fantastic, arranging all the assessment and course details, and ensuring that all our Apprentices keep meeting national standards. The young people who we have employed as Apprentices through Stegta have been incredibly motivated and keen to learn the trade – which as any employer will tell you, is essential in maintaining a healthy and competitive business.”

For more information, Log onto www.stegta.co.uk

Paul comes to the rescue at Real Madrid Paul Burgess, Head Groundsman for Spanish Football giants Real Madrid, demonstrates that the sky’s the limit for those with determination and talent.

Paul joined Blackpool Football Club as an Apprentice Groundsman after leaving school at the age of 16 and immediately started his three year course at Myerscough College in 1994, during which time he successfully applied for the Assistant Groundsman post at Arsenal.

When he began work at the club, then based at Highbury, he continued his studies on a pioneering distance-learning programme provided by tutors at Myerscough. He acknowledges that the practical experience he gained, alongside his qualifications and references from his tutors, helped launch his meteoric career.

He said: “I’m very lucky to have had the opportunity to study at such a fantastic college. It’s no coincidence that so many top venues around the world feature groundsmen who have trained at Myerscough College. The facilities, the quality of the teaching and the support they give is second to none.”

Considered by many in the profession to be the best at what he does, Paul swiftly progressed to Head Groundsman at Arsenal in 2000 and oversaw the design and construction of the club’s new grounds at the Emirates Stadium.

He acted as an advisor to UEFA for the 2004 and 2008 European Championships, the UEFA Cup and the Champions League Finals at various stadiums around the world before he was headhunted by Real Madrid in 2009 and asked to rescue their pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu.

For more information contact: Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY. Tel: 01995 642222 www.myerscough.ac.uk

A day in the life of Kelly Moran, Hyde Group “As an aerospace engineer in the research and technology department, my job is to investigate ideas on the next generation of aeroplanes in terms of how they work, and what they’ll be made from.

“I make sure that my company, the Hyde Group, is aware of the most up to date innovations. Aeroplanes need to be as safe, fuel efficient and cost effective as possible and new technology is crucial in improving all of these things.

Ryan Maley, Marketing Apprenticeship When Ryan Maley left school, he wanted to get a business related job and get qualifications while he was working.

Ryan was aware of Apprenticeships, but only in traditional occupations like construction and engineering but while he was doing a temporary job, he learned about the range of Apprenticeships available in areas such as Management and Marketing.

Ryan already had some marketing experience, having done some design and print work, and having built websites. He successfully applied for a Marketing Apprenticeship at Manchester Solutions. He’s part of a small team dealing with a range of marketing and communications activities, including design and print, campaign management, press and PR, and web design and maintenance.

He attends the Churchgate Academy one day a week, studying marketing theory, and spends the other four days doing a range of marketing work. Ryan enjoys the day at the Academy, as he has the chance to share experiences with the other apprentices, who all work in different types of companies, and have different job roles.

Ryan said: “I’m really enjoying my job here. I was surprised how quickly I was given real tasks to do as a fully-fledged member of the team. Within the first couple of months, I was attending meetings with senior managers, where my views were asked for and taken seriously. I’ve been running some ‘Social Media Surgeries’ advising on better use of social media.

“The transition from school to working life is not easy, but I definitely made the right choice. I’m earning a good salary, getting qualifications that employers will value, and fantastic practical experience.” www.likeapprenticeships.org.uk

“Today’s first task is to meet a colleague to discuss the meeting we went to in Bristol last week. Along with engineers from around the UK we presented the project we’ve been working on recently - it was a great chance to have a sneak peek at the new developments being worked on all around the country.

“One of the most important parts of my job is testing our ideas. The ideas I come up with have to be practically feasible, and even the most impressive design is meaningless if it doesn’t withstand testing. So hand calculations for stress testing and then using machines to prove the theory goes hand in hand with the design process.”

Kelly’s strong academic background at GCSE and A-level paved the way to a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Upon graduating she pursued a career in research and development in the water industry, before putting her engineering skills to good use in the aerospace industry. www.makeit.org.uk/aerospace 01772 648800 EUROPEAN UNION Investing in Your Future

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Money makes the world go round in this suited and booted sector. If you have ambition and a head for numbers, you could set out for a very rewarding career!

47%

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of employees in the finance industry are qualified accountants

people employed in the finance sector in the UK

The government StartUp scheme specifically aims to help entrepreneurs aged

The typical salary range for a

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£26,000 £50,000 to

53% 8,000 Over

of workers in financial services are female

24% of UK private enterprises operate in the Business Services sector

Jimmy, ACA Student, CLB Coopers, Lancaster

longer continue as a professional rugby player.

During my time at University studying Business Information Systems I was playing for the Sale Sharks Academy team as a professional rugby player. In my final year I made the progression to the first team playing Premiership and European cup rugby which meant I was unable to finish my degree.

Relocating back to the north-west I sent my C.V. (that contained nothing but my rugby clubs and qualifications!) to CLB Coopers.

They recognised that to get to where I got playing professional rugby takes a lot of time and dedication and those attributes would suit their working environment along with my commitment to study towards the AAT off my own back.

I moved to Coventry Rugby Club and then to Cornwall to play for the Cornish Pirates where I remained for four years.

During my time in Cornwall I attended Cornwall College in an evening to study towards my AAT qualification.

Having successfully completed both the foundation and intermediate stage, I then sustained an injury that meant I could no

Luckily for me they offered me a job.

I completed my AAT studies and

new businesses are started each week

6th The UK is the world’s

largest economy, all thanks to successful businesses

subsequently was offered a training contract to study towards the ACA qualification where I am nearly a year into my training contract. www.icaew.com

Put simply, the business and finance sector is about money – saving it, borrowing it, managing it and most of all, making lots more of it. It’s the UK’s most global industry and covers a wide range of services and products that everyone uses like bank accounts, mortgages, pensions, credit cards and insurance. The perk of working with money is that salaries tend to be higher than average, especially for experienced staff.

Here are some of the main areas within the sector:

Accountancy

Banking

Financial Advice

Accountants keep track of company’s and individuals’ finances so they can manage their money properly. Depending on their client’s needs, they might produce account reports, forecast future profits, calculate tax or audit accounts.

All organisations – from football clubs to supermarkets – need accountants, so they can work in many different sectors.

Entry-level role: Accounts clerk, trainee accountant.

Starting salary: £12,000 – £16,000 a year.

The banking sector is huge. There are loads of international and domestic banks who manage our money, give loans, exchange money and more. There are three types: retail banking (like your local HSBC or Lloyds), corporate banking (banking services for businesses) and wholesale banking (large transactions for big clients like governments and other international banks).

Entry-level role: Customer service adviser, bank cashier.

Starting salary: £10,500 – £16,000 a year.

It’s not just for the wealthy – everybody needs financial advice at some point. Financial adviser’s help people make the most out of their money, whatever they have. A career in financial advice is about working with people to plan their financial goals, whether that’s choosing a mortgage, investing their savings or planning for their retirement.

Entry-level role: Insurance technician, customer service adviser in a bank or building society.

Starting salary: around £17,000 a year.

Entrepreneurial Think you’ve got a fantastic idea for a business? Well almost two-thirds of entrepreneurs say that they had no experience of managing a business before they took the plunge. Organisations like the Prince’s Trust offer help and support to young people who are interested in starting their own businesses.

If you have determination and are willing to put in the hard work starting your own business can be a wise career choice.

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Get Qualified There are plenty of academic and vocational courses for this sector...

Apprenticeships

There are several Apprenticeships that will get you qualified in this sector.

The business and administration Apprenticeship covers all the skills needed to start a career in the office.

On the finance side of things, there are a few options: payroll, accounting and providing financial services. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Accounting • Business and Administration • Marketing and Communications • Payroll • Providing Financial Services • Team Leading and Management

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles.

Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed significantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers. Many have remained in business or finance for their whole career. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector all of these result in level 3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Accounting • Advising on Financial Products • Business and Administration • Marketing and Communications • Payroll • Providing Financial Services • Team Leading and Management

You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in: • Accounting

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, but can be particularly useful in this sector as big companies such as KPMG or PwC offer funded training for students who have just completed A Levels. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction for a career in this sector: • Accounting • Business Studies • Economics • Maths • Statistics

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical handson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college.

North West Focus If you want to work in the finance and business sector, there are a lot of job role options; jobs in this sector include accountants, wage clerks and bookkeepers, it also covers all employees who work in customer service in banks and building societies.

The North West houses plenty of call centres for financial businesses including big names Barclays, Santander and Co-operative Bank.

Employer-funded study

You don’t have to go to university to train to be an accountant. Organisations like the ICAEW offer a training scheme for people who have completed their A Levels. You’ll start working for an employer and gain two professional qualifications in four years. As mentioned PwC have a HEADstart scheme and KPMG also recruit school leavers.

Though the KPMG scheme takes 6 years the benefit is that by the time your friends are finished university, you’ll be earning and able to command a good salary.

Professional Qualifications

Professional bodies (such as CISI, ACCA and CIMA) offer short courses which allow you to study specific areas of finance and gain a qualification employers will value. For example, if you want to work for an Investment Bank then the CISI’s Introduction to Investment Award could really boost your CV and teach you more about the Investment and Securities industry.

Fast Facts

Useful Links

• 9% of the UK’s finance employees are in the North West.

• Manchester is England’s second city for financial & professional services.

• Over 100,000 people are employed in the financial sector in our region.

www.fssc.org.uk – Financial Services Skills Council. www.icaew.com/careers – The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. www.accaglobal.com – The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. www.cisi.org/getintofinance - The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. www.princes-trust.org.uk - Offer support to business start ups.

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It’s more than just bricks and mortar. The construction industry is worth billions and builds the world around us, from hospitals and houses to bridges and football stadiums. Be a part of it!

55% 13% Private housing accounts for

of employees in this sector are manual workers

It’s not just for the boys - almost

200,000 women work in this sector too

of construction output Construction contributes

8%

Double win for Wigan & Leigh College at construction awards Wigan & Leigh College is celebrating after picking up two accolades at the BATJIC (Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council) Construction Industry Awards.

Now in its 22nd year, the competition acknowledges the work undertaken by colleges across the North which offer training programmes in construction.

Wigan & Leigh College was awarded the Wilf Edwards trophy in the ‘College of the Year’ category ahead of six other high performing further education colleges.

It was a double celebration too with carpentry and joinery apprentice student, Anthony Jones picking up a commendation. The 21 year old was recognised for his outstanding aptitude to learning and commendable feedback

to UK GDP

Supervisory roles can pay as much as

£45,000 a year!

3,000 Over

new construction managers need to be recruited each year

790,000 people working in this sector are self-employed

Construction apprentices earn around

£8,700 in their first year!

from his employer.

Apprentice, Anthony said: “To be recognised ahead of so many other talented learners is a real achievement.

“Having a young family, I thought developing my skills would be a battle but I was able to attend workshops in the evening so I could fit everything in.

and this award recognises all the work that goes into making the programme a success.

“The support I have received from my tutors at the college has helped me achieve my ambitions.”

If you require further information about construction crafts courses call Course enquiries on 01942 761111.

Yvonne Barber, Manager for Construction Crafts at Wigan & Leigh College accepted the College of the Year trophy, commenting that our apprenticeship courses aim to develop learners’ skills, while meeting the needs of the employer

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Construction is one of the UK’s biggest industries and turns over billions of pounds a year. This sector is responsible for creating the buildings and structures we rely on – the houses we live in, the motorways we drive across, the stadiums we watch matches in, the bridges we cross, and so on.

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people working together to pull off major construction projects. Whether you like physical outdoor work or drawing technical plans in the office, there is a career path to suit everyone. Here are some of the most popular trades. You can get into all of these areas through a construction Apprenticeship:

Painting & Decorating

Plumbing

Plastering

Applying the finishing touch to surfaces, like wallpaper, gloss and emulsion; Painter and Decorators can work on construction sites or on commercial and domestic projects.

Salary Range: £17,000 to £23,000

There never seems to be a plumber when you need one. Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems, the drainage of waste and heating systems. It is one of the most varied roles, you could be working on existing pipe work or installing something new.

Salary Range: £16,500 to £35,000

There are two types of plastering roles: Solid Plasterers apply wet finishes to walls, ceilings and floors, and Fibrous Plasterers work in workshops to produce ornamental plasterwork as decoration.

Salary Range: £17,000 to £28,000

Scaffolding

Building surveyors give detailed advice on the construction, design and maintenance of proposed or existing buildings. They have to work out the distances and angles between various points of the construction. This job is vital to making sure the building is secure.

Salary Range: £15,000 to £37,000

Bricklaying One of the most popular trades and Apprenticeships, bricklaying is about building and repairing walls, using a range of materials and techniques. It can be really creative work too with you may be called on to produce decorative and interesting effects.

Salary Range: £17,000 to £28,000

Building safe working platforms for construction workers to use when working on buildings and other structures. Scaffolders work on a variety of projects, including some very tall buildings.

Salary Range: £17,000 to £26,000

Surveying

Civil Engineering Carpentry & Joinery Civil engineering is about the design and construction of buildings and other important structures like pipelines, bridges, railways and roads. They provide technical support on construction projects to help turn complex designs into reality.

Salary Range: £15,000 to £37,000

As timber is so widely used the building and installation of wood products, such as floors, staircases, doors and roof trusses, is vital work.

Joiners can work on construction sites and domestic premises – bench joiners work in joiner’s shops on complex wood products.

Salary Range: £17,000 to £31,000

Salaries Generally, tradespeople with a Level 2 qualification will earn around £325 a week and those with a Level 3 will earn close to £385 a week.

If you choose to do a Construction Apprenticeship, you can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year.

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Get Qualified Vocational qualifications are the way to get ahead in this sector...

Apprenticeships

This is one of the best ways to get into the industry. The construction Apprenticeship scheme is a two-year programme for a level 2 award. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you. Get in touch with your local Construction Skills office for job opportunities and vacancies in your area (see useful links box). Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas:

Construction Building

• Painter and Decorator • Maintenance Operative (repairs, tiling, plastering) • Bricklayer • Craft Mason • Carpenter • Joiner • Woodmachinist

Construction Technical, Supervision and Management • Team Leader Construction Civil Engineering

• Construction Operative • Formworker • Highways Maintenance • Plant Mechanic • Plant Operator • Tunnelling Operative

Construction Specialist

• Scaffolder • Roofer • Roof Tiler • Wall and Floor Tiler • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitter • Floor Layer • Dry Liner • Ceiling Fixer • Partitioner • Mastic Asphalter • Plasterer

• Thatcher • Stone Mason • Insulation Installer

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships in construction are a one-year addition to the two-year apprenticeship. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas:

Construction Building

• Bricklayer • Carpenter • Joiner

Construction Technical, Supervision and Management

• Site Technician • Civil Engineering Technician • Work Supervisor

Construction Civil Engineering

• Plant Mechanic

Construction Specialist

• Plasterer • Roofer • Stone Mason • Wall and Floor Tiler

College Courses

A college course can also be a great route into this sector. To see which colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.

North West Focus The construction sector has been continually on the rise here, which means good news for future construction hopefuls! There are a variety of sub-sectors in construction that you can work in, from repair and maintenance to public housing and industrial. The biggest sub-sector here is repair and maintenance; we have a larger than average infrastructure subsector here.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate that you would be able to understand how things work. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Electronics • Maths • Physics

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical handson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college.

Fast Facts

Start Learning!

• The construction sector in the North West requires 2,870 new recruits annually.

• Bricklayers, labourers and floorers will be in greatest demand.

• Support skills such as management, sales and customer service are also in demand, as well as specialist conservation skills.

If you want to find a learning provider or course related to this sector head to our useful links pages at the back of this magazine or find out more at www.careersworld.co.uk.

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Fancy a career where you help people enjoy themselves, with opportunities to travel in the UK and abroad? Then look no further than the travel and hospitality sector…

The hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector employs

2,106,600 people across the UK

Tourism supports

2.6 million jobs in the UK

Around

338,600 people work in pubs, bars and nightclubs in the UK

£115 billion to the UK economy each year

The average Travel Agent salary is

There are over

per year

the UK

47% of the sector workforce is part-time

More than half of the people in this sector are

70,000 £22,000 restaurants in 16-28 years old

Take off time for cabin crew!

Martin Duggan works at British Airways on the Cabin Crew Manager Training program, but before this he started his career with Lancaster and Morecambe College on an Air Cabin Crew course.

Martin tells us about his experiences: “I joined XL when I left College to become a cabin crew member. I worked there for four years before moving to Monarch, and I served two years with Monarch before I decided to apply to British Airways to join the cabin crew manager training program.

“Based at Heathrow, I form part of the British Airways main cabin crew. My role involves serving customers during

Tourism contributes

the flight, maintaining safety and supporting my colleagues. I will undergo twelve months of training that will include sitting exams, in order to become a cabin crew manager.

“I really enjoy the variety of the shift patterns and the mixed lifestyle the job brings. I also enjoy the opportunity to see so much of the world and experience new countries and cultures.

“I thought the course offered at LMC gave a great insight into what the job really involves and the interview confidence building work was invaluable. For anyone thinking about doing the course I would say go for it!”

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This is one of the most popular sectors. In our country alone, it employs over 2.1 million people and covers a range of industries from restaurants and hotels to tour operators and nightclubs.

People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, lead our tours, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. In fact, businesses in this industry take on close to 15,000 new apprentices each year.

Here are some of the major areas in travel & hospitality:

Catering

Hotels & Resorts

Bars & Waiting Staff

This is all about professional cooking – for restaurants, takeaways, canteens, pubs, cafes and anywhere else that boasts a menu. It’s an industry that rewards hard work and ambition. As you can imagine the types of cooking you could be doing vary massively depending on where you work, but many chefs who get into the industry with little or no qualifications can be very successful. After all, Jamie Oliver started out as a cooking apprentice.

Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

It takes a lot of people to run a successful hotel – the receptionists who check in guests, the housekeeper who keeps the sheets crisp, the reservations assistant who makes bookings, the porter who ferries luggage to the room.

This industry covers work in hostels, caravan parks and holiday parks too. Service with a smile is key to hotel work as customers expect excellent service and attention from hotel staff.

Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

We Brits love to go out. This is the perfect industry for people who like to get out there and mingle. Bar and waiting staff work ‘front of house’ in restaurants, pubs and nightclubs and serve customers. It’s all about good customer service…and the tips of course! Employers are always looking for outgoing young people to fill these job roles - bar and waiting staff are the youngest in average age in the entire industry.

Earnings: Salaries start between £9,000 and £12,000 a year (plus tips).

Air Cabin Crew

Travel Services

Fancy a career up in the air? These are the people who make sure we’re comfortable and safe during flights. The perks are lots of free travel and a career that’s always on the go. Good customer service, as well as a friendly and reassuring personality are vital in this career; air cabin crew have to ensure travellers are comfortable and be trained in passenger safety.

Earnings: Salaries start between £14,000 and £16,000 a year.

These are the travel agents and tour operators who help people book their holidays. They work in both call centres and high street travel agencies (like Thomas Cook, STA Travel), advising people on anything from flight schedules and tour packages to travel insurance and visa information. Good customer service is an essential part of this career.

Earnings: Salaries start between £11,000 and £14,000 a year.

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Get Qualified There are plenty of different routes into this sector...

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are the recommend ed route into this sector. (It’s how Jam ie Oliver started.) You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your lear ning on the job, and half in the classroo m with a college or training provider.

There are Apprenticeships ranging from catering to air cabin crew. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in leve l2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTE Cs or Diplomas: • Cabin Crew • Cleaning and Sup port Services • Hospitality and Caterin g• Travel Services

Advanced Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeships are equ ivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical role s.

Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gain ing employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in leve l3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTE Cs or Diplomas: • Hospitality and Catering • Trav el Services

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to universit y or a Foundation Degree. Most employe rs and universities will value subjects that demonstrate you have solid base level knowledge and would be able to develop skills relevant to the industry. Here are some recommended A Level sub jects, which could set you in the right dire ction: • Design & Technology – Food Technology • Travel and Tourism

College Courses

A college course can also be a grea t route into this sector. To see whic h colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which com bines academic study with practical han dson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employe rs, they should give you the right skill s to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualificatio ns and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical fulltime Foundation Degree takes two year s to complete, and are different from Hon ours Degrees as they usually involve lear ning in the workplace as well as at univ ersity or college. You can do a Foundation Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

North West Focus The North West has various attractions across the region, from the Lake District to the Lowry, Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Chester Zoo. These places need employees, and in this region, the majority of them are in your age category. Thousands more jobs are expected to be created in the coming years, giving you plenty of opportunities.

Fast Facts

Useful Links

• There are nearly 21,000 workplaces in this sector here.

• 69% of these workplaces are restaurants or bars, clubs & nightclubs.

• 222,000 people work in this sector.

www.people1st.co.uk – People 1st are the Sector Skills Council for Travel and Tourism. www.uksp.co.uk – UKSP is a guide for careers, skills and training in this sector.

Start Learning!

If you want to find a learning provider or course related to this sector head to our useful links pages at the back of this magazine or find out more at www.careersworld.co.uk.

West Lancashire College

Apprenticeships in West Lancashire Apprenticeships are a great way to combine learning with working. We work with employers across West Lancashire who have job vacancies for you to apply for now!

• You will be in employment and receive a regular wage • You’ll work as an employee, alongside experienced • staff members.

• Off-the-job, you’ll learn with West Lancashire College through • a combination of learning methods that may include: college • attendance, online assessments and assessments in your • workplace • You will gain a recognised qualification.

Our Apprenticeships include: • Business Administration • Children’s Care Learning and Development • Construction • Customer Service • Electrical • Hairdressing • Health and Social Care • Hospitality & Catering • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools • Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair • Management • Performing Manufacturing Operations • Playwork • Plastering • Plumbing • Sports • Team Leading • Warehousing and Storage Whether you are leaving school this summer or are available to apply for one of our Apprenticeship vacancies now, contact 01695 52490 businesssolutions@westlancs.ac.uk and one of our experienced recruitment team will be able to help you with your next step. www.westlancs.ac.uk

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From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and fibre optics, IT & Telecoms is for anyone who wants to work with cutting-edge technology.

3/4 9% IT services firms have a rising turnover, roughly

of Brits now shop online, creating lots of jobs

There are over

143,000 IT & Telecoms workplaces in the UK

per year

The average salary for a full-time IT professional is

£38,500

Scott Davies, IT Apprenticeship Eight months into an IT Apprenticeship with Neticonic, a St Helens-based company offering managed IT support for small businesses, 18 year old Scott Davies is enjoying work and learning new things every day.

After completing an ICT Diploma at College, Scott wanted to find work and an Apprenticeship offered him the perfect opportunity. Scott applied for the position at Neticonic through an Apprenticeship programme run by St Helens Chamber.

Scott said: “I find learning new things much easier when I’m doing it practically.

Whether I’m helping customers with problems over the phone or going out on site visits, no two days are the same so there is always something new to learn.

Working whilst you’re learning is never

There are

469,000

IT and Technology professionals in the UK

8% The IT & Telecoms industry contributes

of the UKs GDP

Despite the recession the demand for IT staff has been rising by

5% each year

The internet is worth an extra

£100 billion to the UK economy

boring and you get paid for it!”

Scott expects to complete his Apprenticeship this summer and hopes to go on to complete a level three qualification.

“More people should try Apprenticeships,” says Scott, “I’ve learnt so much and will now have lots to contribute wherever I work in the future.”

To find out more about the wide range of Apprenticeships available through St Helens Chamber visit www.sthelenschamber.com/ sthcapprenticeships, call 01744 742000

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IT & Telecoms are a major part of life – it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. This sector is all about digital technologies and it’s a fast moving area with excellent prospects, whether you’ve got a technical brain or a way with people.

This sector can be broken down into two main areas:

IT

Telecoms

uses As you can imagine, almost every organisation and business out there use IT at people million 21 UK, the In ns. computers as part of their daily operatio IT is found banks, and charities to stations power and s hospital work every day! From – systems ion informat in all parts of life. The IT industry is all about computers and them. installing and them selling them, designing them, developing them, making career paths Skilled IT professionals are always in demand. There’s a wide range of working with involve jobs IT of lots r, on offer and many of them are technical – howeve IT: in careers the of some are other people in a team. Here

Web Designer

Software Developer

These designers use a mixture of technical and creative skills to build websites that look good, function well and are user-friendly. Many web designers work independently but those working in companies may be in a team with programmers and other specialists.

Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000.

These people design computer programmes and applications that help businesses work more effectively, such as bookkeeping software. Working on anything from business applications to games these roles are highly complex and technical.

Salary: starting between £20,000 and £26,000.

IT Trainer

Helpdesk Assistant

These people make courses to teach clients how to use computers and different applications. They train people of all abilities and backgrounds and will generally specialise in a particular area, which could be anything from technical training to general use of applications like MS Office.

Salary: starting around £18,000.

Offering support to IT users with technical difficulties. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to explain problems clearly, as well as technical knowledge.

Salary: starting between £14,000 and £17,000.

Telecoms is a broad term for any technology that transmits information, like phone lines, broadband, TV, mobile phones and satellites. This industry includes internet suppliers, mobile phone companies and the big companies like BT and SKY who offer a wide range of services (phone + broadband + satellite TV) in one package.

It’s a growing sector with lots of different career paths. You could be installing fibre optic broadband cables, selling contracts in a call centre or assisting customers in a mobile phone shop. Apprenticeships are a recognised way of progressing through this industry.

Telecoms Technician The people who install, test and repair telecommunication systems like telephone and broadband cabling. This can range from installing home satellite systems to working on communications for large companies and corporations.

Salary: starting between £12,000 and £15,000.

Customer Service The people who assist contract holders and users with any enquires, from billing to technical problems. Similarly to helpdesk assistants communication skills are required in order to help people.

Salary: starting between £14,000 and £16,000.

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Get Qualified There are plenty of vocational and academic routes into this sector...

Apprenticeships

If you’re aged 16 or over, you could take an Apprenticeship in IT services & development telecoms. You’ll do half of your learning on the job and half in the classroom with a college or training provider, picking up qualifications along the way. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, both of these result in level 2 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • IT and Telecoms Professionals • IT User

Advanced Apprenticeships

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree. In this industry demonstrating that you’re handy with computers is an obvious advantage; however technical roles may require other skills too. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Computing • Design & Technology – Systems and Control • ICT

College Courses

A college course can also be a great route into this sector. To see which colleges have relevant courses in your region check out www.careersworld.co.uk.

Foundation Degrees

You can also do a foundation degree in Information Technology. A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles.

Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 They are university-level qualifications qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or and are equivalent to the first two years Diplomas: of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time • Information and Library Services • IT Foundation Degree takes two years to and Telecoms Professionals • IT User complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, in the workplace as well as at university level 4 qualification, in: or college.

• ICT Professionals

North West Focus The IT and telecoms sector isn’t just a sector on its own, IT is used in most job roles in some way. It is beneficial to have IT skills as they are required for a lot of different jobs in various sectors.

The good news is that the number of employees in this sector is expected to grow by 7 times the region’s average, with an estimated 49,000 IT professionals needed in the next 5 years.

Fast Facts

Useful Links

• 1 in 20 North West employees work in this sector.

• Over 2 million North West workers use IT in their everyday job.

• The IT & Telecoms industry in the North West contributes 8% of the regions total gross value added (GVA)

www.e-skills.com – The Sector Skills Council for this industry. www.microsoft.com/uk – Microsoft UK. www.comptia.org – Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). www.bigambition.co.uk - Big Ambition.

Start Learning!

If you want to find a learning provider or course related to this sector head to our useful links pages at the back of this magazine or find out more at www.careersworld.co.uk.

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If you have creative flair, style and a desire to help people feel relaxed and good about themselves, then you might want to consider a career in hair and beauty…

90% of workers in the sector are female

20.5% of salons have job vacancies

Over

230,000 people are employed in this sector

9% Almost

of employers in this sector are reporting skill shortages - they need you!

Fully trained beauty therapists can earn up to

£20,000 per year

The industry has an annual turnover of £5.25 billion

Abigail Feather, VRQ Level 3 Hairdressing

“It would like to work on fashion shows but it is tense as things can change quickly.

Blackburn College student Abigail Feather has moved up from VRQ Level 1 in Hairdressing to Level 3 but admits she was nervous the first time she cut someone’s hair.

“You can go from a casual look to having to create an evening look in 15 minutes and so it can be demanding at times but the course has prepared us for this.

Abigail, 18, from nearby Accrington, said: “It was nerve racking but I am used to it now and I cut all my friends hair.

“I wanted to go into hairdressing at school and Level 1 was combined hair and beauty but then I specialised in hair for Level 2 and 3 and I am going to do some beauty again so I can keep my options open for the future.

“I love being creative with hair and styling it, as you can do so much – from vintage styles to period dramas.

“I love Blackburn College, I have so many friends here, the tutors are great and I love the course.”

For more information about the courses Blackburn College offer contact us via: Telephone: 01254 29 29 29 Visit: www.blackburn.ac.uk

30% Over

of workers in this sector are aged 16-24

35.3% of workers in this sector have Level 2 qualifications

We all want to look and feel our best, which is why the UK’s health and beauty sector makes billions each year (and people will always want to look good, so there’ll always be jobs available.) A career in this sector could see you working in a busy salon, a resort spa or even on the set of a fashion shoot.

There are many different paths within this sector, depending on your interests.

All of them require common skills: creativity, the ability to work on your feet for long hours, good hand-eye co-ordination and up-to-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out). Most importantly, you’ll need to be good with people and sensitive to their needs.

Here are some of the main areas:

Hairdressing Part of the fast-moving fashion industry, this covers cutting, styling and colouring all types of hair.

Hairdressers begin by training in salons and helping customers improve their look. With talent and experience, many hairdressers go on to prepare models, work on magazine shoots, or even style celebrities! The UK hairdressing industry is considered the best in the world, so there’s opportunity to travel internationally for successful hairdressers.

Earnings: Training salaries start low (around £10,000), but can increase to around £16,000 with a qualification and experience.

Spa Therapy

Nail Services

Spa tourism in England is worth £1.4bn a year and is one of the fastest growing industries. Similar to beauty therapists, spa therapists give treatments that improve appearance and well-being. They offer a full range of treatments to suit a client’s needs, which may include Indian head massage, aromatherapy, holistic treatments and all aspects of heat and wet treatments (like hydrotherapy, sauna and steam). Some therapists may focus on health and fitness while others on relaxation.

Earnings: £12,000 to £14,000 a year.

There are roughly 18,000 businesses that employ nail technicians in the UK. Their job is to improve the appearance and condition of the skin and nails on hands and feet. They offer basic treatments like manicures and pedicures. Nail technicians are also skilled in creative nail art, which includes air brushing designs on the nail.

Earnings: £10,000 to £15,000 a year.

Beauty Therapy This covers treatments and services that enhance a client’s appearance and well-being. It can include anything to simple facials and make-up to more complicated electronic treatments to remove unwanted hair or improve body tone. Some of the treatments, like body massage, aid relaxation and help relieve stress.

Earnings: £12,000 to £17,000 (with experience) a year.

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llege Courses Apprenticeships are the recommend ed A college course can also be a grea route into this sector. You’ll get a t job with route into this sector. To see which an employer and do half of your lear ning colleges have relevant courses in your on the job, and half in the classroo m region check out with a college or training provider. www.careersworld.co.uk.

There are Apprenticeships ranging from barbering to spa therapy. Here are the A Levels Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to A Levels can either lead on to univ the sector, all of these result in leve ersity l2 or onto a Foundation Degree. In this qualifications such as NVQs, BTE Cs or industry a lot of your success will Diplomas: be down to your personality and exp • Barbering • Beauty Therapy • erience rather than academic qualifications; Hairdressing • Nail Services but if you’re interested in manage ment or a support role, here are some Advanced Apprenticeships recommended A Level subjects, which Advanced Apprenticeships are could set you in the right direction: equivalent to A Levels, but like • Business Studies • Economics Apprenticeships are advantageous • ICT for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprent iceship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 qualifications such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: • Barbering • Beauty Therapy • Hairdressing • Nail Services • Spa Therapy

North West Focus The North West is the second largest health and beauty centre in the country in terms of employees, and you could join them! Roles within this sector vary from hairdressing to nail technicians, the most common workplaces here are hair salons, followed by beauty salons.

There are a number of beauty schools throughout the region including the Central Manchester College of Health and Beauty, the Liverpool Beauty Academy and the Cheshire Make-Up Academy.

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which com bines academic study with practical han dson experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employe rs, they should give you the right skill s to be ready for employment.

They are university-level qualificatio ns and are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. A typical fulltime Foundation Degree takes two year s to complete, and are different from Hon ours Degrees as they usually involve lear ning in the workplace as well as at univ ersity or college. A Foundation Degree could be a good step after working in the sector for some time, for example there is a Foundation Degree in salon and business management.

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• Has the largest share of employees in this sector behind London, that’s the second largest share overall in the country.

• 13.5% of health and beauty employees are in the North West.

• 12.6% of workplaces in the sector are located here.

If you want to find a learning provider or course related to this sector head to our useful links pages at the back of this magazine or find out more at www.careersworld.co.uk.

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Armed Forces

Creative, Digital & Media

Customer Service & Admin

Britain’s armed forces – the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and MoD – all invest a lot in their personnel to give them an education that’s relevant in the civilian world as well as in the services. They all offer Apprenticeships so recruits can earn nationally recognised trade qualifications alongside their regular training. For example, a cook for the Royal Navy could also complete a chef Apprenticeship.

Each organisation offers different schemes, so visit their websites for more details.

Salary: Starting around £13,400 the first year, with excellent benefits and progression.

Qualifications: The armed forces offer Apprenticeships in many areas, including Engineering, Fitting, Maintenance, Cookery, IT, Admin, Marine Engineering and more.

This sector covers a range of exciting and creative careers in TV, film, graphics, publishing and journalism. Production assistants help out on television and film sets; graphic designers create adverts and billboards; journalists write news stories; publishers print books and magazines; and photographers shoot and edit images. If you thrive on a creative buzz, there’s no better industry to be in. Competition for jobs is high so work experience is highly recommended.

Job roles: Graphic designer, web designer, production assistant, editing assistant, photographer assistant.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £17,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Creative and Digital Media; Foundation Degrees from Creative Writing to Animation.

Any business that wants to be successful has to make its customers happy. From helping a shopper find the right size at Topshop to answering customer queries at a BT call centre, customer service jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Another thing businesses can’t function without is effective admin. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer the phone, input data, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. Since administration and customer service are needed in most organisations, you could work across many different sectors.

Job roles: Admin assistant, office junior, personal assistant, customer service representative.

Salary: Starting anywhere between £13,000 and £18,000 per year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Business & Admin; Foundation Degree in Customer Service Management.

Environmental & Land-based

Food & Drink

This broad sector offers lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, from farming and protecting wildlife to looking after parks and conservation. The main areas within this sector are: Horticulture & landscaping, Agriculture, Animal care, Environmental conservation, and Land-based engineering.

Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000. Landscape engineers make between £20,000 and £26,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Animal Care to Agriculture; Foundation Degrees.

Food and drink is one of the largest industries in the UK. This sector is about taking what’s grown by farmers and transforming it into our favourite foods and beverages.

It takes a lot of people working together to make this happen, which means loads of career paths on offer. You could be processing ingredients, fixing machines on the production floor, processing meat, baking cakes or testing quality.

Job roles: Production operative, bottling operative, baker, warehouse worker.

Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £17,000 a year.

Qualifications: Food Manufacture Apprenticeships; Foundation Degree in Food & Drink Management.

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Energy & Renewables

Engineering

Entrepreneurial

This essential sector deals with the utilities we rely on: water, electricity and gas. It also covers waste management and alternative sources of power like nuclear energy, wind power and solar energy. Careers in this sector cover the distribution and supply of gas; the generation and transmission of electricity; the collection and purification of water; the treatment of sewage; and nuclear fuel processing. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into this industry and offer excellent career progression.

Job roles: Gas network engineer, gas service technician, wastewater plant worker, process operator, decommissioning operative.

Salary: Starting anywhere between £12,000 and £20,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Gas, Nuclear and Utilities; Foundation Degrees, including Power Distribution.

At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. Chemical engineers create new fuels to keep vehicles moving; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design the most modern aircraft. Engineers use problem solving, creativity and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less.

How can they make something more cheaply, quickly and effectively than ever before? Engineering is one of the most varied sectors out there, with specialist areas like chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, marine and defence.

Job roles: Maintenance fitter, welder, mechanical engineering technician.

Salary: Starting anywhere between £15,000 and £18,000 per year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Engineering; Foundation Degrees.

An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business or enterprise, they’re the boss!

Entrepreneurs are amongst the most successful people in the world but they have to work hard, be very determined and of course have a money making idea. Businesses created by entrepreneurs are vital to the UK’s economy.

Job roles/Salary/Qualifications: All of these things depend on the individual. The beauty of creating your own business is that you don’t need any special qualifications. You might need some help in setting up a business though so head to www.careersworld.co.uk to see what’s out there to support young entrepreneurs.

Health & Social Care

Manufacturing

If you’ve got a big heart and want to work with people, then a career in Health and Social Care could be for you. This sector is about helping people live healthy, full lives. Health care covers careers in medicine (nurses, physiotherapists, dental nurses, etc) while social care is about supporting people with special needs. Most people in this sector work for the NHS while the rest are employed by private practices. Because healthcare is an essential part of our society, there’ll always be jobs on offer for qualified people. In fact, this is one sector that continues to thrive during recessions.

Job roles: Care assistant, nursing assistant, dental nurse, porter.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation degrees in Health and Social Care.

From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. This sector is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, aeroplanes, fuel… it’s a very important industry. There are many career paths in the sector, from operating machinery that makes plastics or testing the quality of finished engine parts.

Job roles: Production and process engineers, technicians, maintenance engineers, welders and machine setters.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £18,000 a year.

Qualifications: Manufacturing Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

41 Maritime

Motor Vehicles

Public Services

Maritime basically involves every industry where business takes place in harbours, at ports or on vessels.

Marine engineering is also an area in this sector, which has plenty of job opportunities. This involves designing and constructing both ships and equipment to be used at sea or on the water. This sector remains vital to our economy as the sea remains the best way to bring products and materials into the country.

Job roles: Commercial sea fishing, marine leisure, maritime search and rescue, merchant navy, ports and harbours.

Salary: Starting salary after completing a marine industry apprenticeship can be anywhere between £12,000 and £17,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Maritime Occupations and Marine Industry; Foundation Degrees.

This sector deals with all aspects of cars, vans and motorcycles – selling them, fixing them, servicing them and even rescuing stranded drivers.

There are lots of career paths on offer, from technical to customer service based roles; maintenance and repair; sales; body and paint operations; roadside assistance; and fitting and selling motor vehicle parts.

Job roles: Maintenance and repair technician, sales assistant, fast-fit technician, body repair technician.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £18,000 per year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicles; Engineering Foundation Degrees (Automotive specific).

In this sector, your work could help other people and improve your local community. Public services are an essential part of our society – education, housing, the police, and the fire service are all services that the government provides for its citizens (that’s you and us). In this sector, you could help organise a community arts programme, work for a housing association or support a teacher in the classroom. Your local council is a large employer in this sector. Contact them directly for job vacancies.

Job roles: Classroom assistant, nursery nurse, admin assistant, youth support worker.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Public Services.

Retail

Sport & Fitness

Transport & Logistics

Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you walking around the shops). It covers high street shops, supermarkets, independent shops, large national chains and more. It’s also one of the most fun and young industries out there, with more than one third of the workforce under 25 years old. Whether your strengths are creativity of organisation, there’s a role for you in Retail. The main areas are: store operations, buying, visual merchandising, and management.

Job roles: Sales assistant, visual merchandiser, team leader, buyer.

Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000 per year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Retailing, Employer sponsored traineeships.

Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This sector is about promoting health and fitness. For example, exercise and fitness instructors work for gyms and leisure centres and help people stay fit and healthy.

Sports coaches teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors and operations managers make sure gyms and leisure centres run smoothly.

Job roles: Personal trainer, fitness instructor, swimming coach, leisure centre assistant, playworker.

Salary: Starting around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Foundation Degree in Playworking.

This sector deals with all sorts of vehicles and their different purposes – the cars and motorcycles we drive, the lorries that transport goods, the trains and buses that travel across the country, even the aeroplanes that arrive and depart from our airports. All of these vehicles require skilled mechanics to keep them running, drivers to operate them safely, and organised people behind the scenes keeping everything to schedule. Many jobs involve manual and mechanical skills, however many roles deal with the public, so people skills are important too.

Job roles: Vehicle technician, bodywork repairer, rail engineering technician, lorry driver, baggage handler.

Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £17,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

Start Learning If you want to find a learning provider or course related to any of these sectors head to our useful links pages at the back of this magazine or find out more at www.careersworld.co.uk.

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3rd It’s the

most populated region in the UK There are over

50,000 unfilled jobcentre vacancies here every month

Population

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Key Facts Last year

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Home to England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike) and largest lake (Windermere)

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Economically Active

3,471,000

2 million workers in the North West use IT in their everyday jobs

In Employment

3,176,000

Take a look at some of the opportunities in the North West...

Cumbria Total population: 499,800 People in employment: 236,000 Key city: Carlisle.

Key towns: Barrow-in-Furness, Penrith, Kendal.

Key colleges: Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College, Carlisle College, Energy Coast UTC, Furness College, Kendal College, Lakes College.

Key university: University of Cumbria.

Key employers: Nestle,CenterParcs, Kimberley Clark, The Stobart Group.

Key industries: Travel & Hospitality, Sport & Leisure, Customer Service.

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12.7% of employment in Cumbria is tourism related.

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Lancashire

Total population: 2,685,400 People in employment: 1,185,900 Key colleges: Bolton College, Bolton Sixth Form College, Bury College, Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College, Holy Cross College, Hopwood Hall College, Loreto College, Manchester College, Oldham College, Oldham Sixth Form College, Rochdale Sixth Form College, Salford City College, St John Rigby College, Stockport College, Tameside College, Trafford College, Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan UTC, Winstanley College, Xaverian College.

Key universities: University of Bolton,The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford.

Key employers: PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Kelloggs, Arcadia Group, BBC, ITV Granada, Adidas.

Key industries: Creative & Digital, Retail, Business & Finance.

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Total population: 1,171,600 People in employment: 542,600 Key places: Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn and Blackpool Key colleges: Accrington & Rossendale College, Ashtonunder-Lyme Sixth Form College, Blackburn College, Blackpool and The Flyde College, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Burnley College, Burnley UTC, Cardinal Newman College, Lancaster and Morecombe College, Myerscough College, Nelson and Colne College, Preston College, Runshaw College, St Mary’s College.

Key universities: University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University.

Key employers: Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, James Hall & Co Key industries: Engineering, Manufacturing, Tourism Useful website: www.ucasprogress.com Did you know?

30% of employment in Lancashire is part-time!

Did you know?

Manchester University has produced 25 Nobel Prize winners.

Merseyside

Cheshire

Total population: 1,380,800 People in employment: 572,200 Key city: Liverpool.

Key colleges: Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Birkenhead UTC, Carmel College, Hugh Baird College, King George V College, Knowsley Community College, Liverpool Community College, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC, Liverpool Low Carbon and Superport UTC, Southport College, St Helens College, Wirral Metropolitan College.

Key universities: Edge Hill University, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool John Moores University.

Key employers: Sony, Nichols PLC, Bridgewater Paper Co Ltd, Barclays, HMRC. Key industries: Business & Finance, Public Services, Creative Industries.

Useful website: www.ucasprogress.com

Total population: 700,300 People in employment: 321,200 Key city: Chester.

Key colleges: Aquinas College, Macclesfield College, MidCheshire College, Priestley College, Reaseheath College, Riverside College, Sir John Deane’s College, South Cheshire College, Warrington Collegiate, West Cheshire College.

Key university: University of Chester.

Key employers: Bank of America, HBOS, Marks and Spencer, Airbus UK. Key industries: Food & Drink, Creative industries, Business & Finance.

Useful websites: www.wayahead-cheshireeast.co.uk

Did you know?

There are over 66,000 students who call Merseyside home!

Did you know?

Average weekly pay in Cheshire is £469.90.

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Size of the North West workforce in each industry - 3,389,000 total Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Water supply; sewerage & waste management Construction Wholesale and retail trade; repair of vehicles Transportation and storage Accommodation and food service activities Information and communication Financial and insurance activities Real estate activities Professional, scientific and technical activities Administrative and support service activities Public administration and defence Education Human health and social work activities Arts, entertainment and recreation Other service activities

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How much money could you make with a tenner?

If someone handed you £10 and said: “go and make some money” what would you do?

Invest it in the stock market?

Buy a ticket in the EuroMillions Lottery in rollover week? Put a bet on the favourite in the Grand National?

Perhaps not.

Maybe you would start your own business from scratch. That’s what thousands of young teenagers up and down the country are preparing to do as they rush to sign up for the “Tenner” competition, run by Young Enterprise.

They are being lent £10 for the month of May and challenged to make as much money as they can, or as much difference to their local area as possible, or both.

But it’s not just about making money, says Young Enterprise Chief Executive Michael Mercieca: “The idea is to see what you can achieve with a tenner, not just by making money but also by making a difference in your local community.”

He added: “The Tenner competition’s slogan ‘it’s in your hands’ really encapsulates our philosophy. We don’t tell young people

what to do. Instead we are challenging them to think hard about what they are good at, to make things happen and put their own ideas into practice. It is really amazing how ingenious they can be in using their tenners.”

In 2010, one group of 14 and 15 year olds students led by Vidyuth at Birkdale School, Sheffield set up a business called Fractured Designs. Over the month they made £1,000 providing posters, t-shirts and websites to new local bands and artists, donating 25% to the One Empire charity.

Abigale Whiteing from Bolsover School in Derbyshire came up with the idea of customising plain white mugs with bespoke designs. She approached supermarket giant Asda, which donated 200 mugs after hearing what she planned to do and what the competition was about. Orders came flooding in, and Abigale’s business made over £300.

Eleven-year-old Scott from Allestree Woodlands School, Derby, overcame huge obstacles to ensure his business, making laminated inserts for Mother’s Day cards was a success. Disaster struck when a local store pulled out of a deal to sell them.

Undeterred, he contacted his local radio station, got some publicity and managed to set up shop in his local Sainsbury’s. In just five hours, he made a profit of £540, some of which he donated to the Derby Deaf Children’s Society.

51 So where did this interesting idea come from? Tenner was funded by Social Entrepreneur Oli Barrett in 2007.

Oli was once dubbed “The most connected man in Britain” by the influential Wired magazine.

flagship Company Programme under which 26,000 15-19 year olds run a real business for a year.

“Does starting a business always require a big pot of money? No.”

A former Butlins redcoat, his firm, CoSpA, the Co-Sponsorship Agency, helps create social action projects worldwide.

He helped young people to fix their own youth clubs, with Wickes, the DIY chain.

He spent two years on the Prime Minister’s Council on Social Action and is a co-founder of the Government’s Start Up Britain campaign.

Oli started his first business whilst at university giving talks on enterprise in schools. He said: “Returning from one particular school visit, I read a wonderful story about a vicar in Suffolk named Michael Eden. Instead of raising church funds by the traditional method of collecting money from the congregation he gave each of them £10 and asked them to turn it into more.

“I loved the idea of the multiplying tenners and I had a hunch that it would work well in schools,” Oli said.

Tenner has been through several evolutions since then. It has been known as ‘Tenner Tycoon’, ‘Make your Mark with a Tenner’ and now simply ‘Tenner’. Different names, same idea! But the core has remained attractively simple: teenagers are lent £10 and they run a business for a month to try to make a profit and a difference.

Young Enterprise, the UK’s largest enterprise education charity, took over Tenner in November 2012. The 50-year-old charity’s philosophy is “learning by doing.”

It helps 225,000 young people a year acquire employability skills that cannot be gained from a purely academic syllabus with help from a network of 5,000 volunteers from 3,500 firms.

Tenner shows that, contrary to popular belief, going into business is an accessible option on life – and that creating a firm does not require a small fortune.

The competition has been endorsed by Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson who has contributed a video of himself telling how he built his fledgling business empire by selling from a phone box with a pile of pennies.

Sir Richard said: “Does starting a business always require a big pot of money? No. In fact, having substantial financial backing can actually slow or stop you from identifying your business’s problem areas and coming up with ways to fix them. It can be better to start with very little money, since the skills you’ll develop as you overcome the challenges of growing your business will be invaluable.”

Meanwhile, Richard Reed co-CEO of Innocent Drinks, also helped to launch this year’s scheme with the support of young people from St. Joseph’s school in Brent.

“I set up Innocent with my two closest friends. We wanted a business that made it easy for people to be healthy. We decided to make smoothies,” he said.

“And to get started we simply went out and bought some fruit, crushed it up into smoothies and put it into bottles and then took the bottles and sold them from a market stall at a music festival. That’s how we started Innocent. So you can do it to.

“All great ideas all great business start from one small little thing. That £10 could be what starts your big business idea.”

These employability skills, hugely in demand from employers, include the ability to work as part of a team, a willingness to demonstrate initiative and original thought, and self-discipline in starting and completing tasks to a deadline.

Tenner slots neatly into the charity’s range of programmes as a useful taster for its

For more info: www.tenner.org.uk

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University of Bolton 01204 903903 www.bolton.ac.uk

Birkenhead UTC 0151 647 4747 www.utcolleges.org

Bolton Sixth Form College www.bolton-sfc.ac.uk 0800 052 1460

University of Central Lancashire 01772 201201 www.uclan.ac.uk

Burnley UTC 01254 54659 www.visionslearningtrust.co.uk

Burnley College www.burnley.ac.uk 01282 733373

University of Chester 01244 511000 www.chester.ac.uk

Energy Coast UTC 01900 605 665 www.utcolleges.org

Bury College www.burycollege.ac.uk 0161 280 8280

University of Cumbria 01228 616234 www.cumbria.ac.uk

Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 0151 260 4044 www.lifesciencesutc.co.uk

Cardinal Newman College www.cardinalnewman.org.uk 01772 460181

Edge Hill University 01695 657000 www.edgehill.ac.uk

Liverpool Low Carbon and Superport UTC 0151 231 3510 www.utcolleges.org

Holy Cross College www.holycross.ac.uk 0161 762 4500

Lancaster University 01524 592029 www.lancs.ac.uk Liverpool Hope University 0151 291 3295 www.hope.ac.uk Liverpool John Moores University 0151 231 5090 www.ljmu.ac.uk The University of Manchester 0161 275 2077 www.manchester.ac.uk The Manchester Metropolitan University 0161 247 2000 www.mmu.ac.uk The University of Salford 0161 295 4545 www.salford.ac.uk

MediaCity UTC 020 7925 7900 www.utcolleges.org Wigan UTC 01942 761523 www.utcolleges.org

Colleges Lancashire Accrington and Rossendale College www.accross.ac.uk 01254 389933 Blackburn College www.blackburn.ac.uk 01254 55144

Local Councils mycouncil.direct.gov.uk

Myerscough College www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642211 Nelson and Colne College www.nelson.ac.uk 01282 440200 Preston College www.preston.ac.uk 01772 22 55 22 Runshaw College www.runshaw.ac.uk 01772 622677 Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Colleges www.skelmersdale.ac.uk 01695 52300 St. Mary’s College www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk 01254 580464

Cumbria

Blackpool and Fylde College www.blackpool.ac.uk 01253 504343

Askham Bryan www.newtonrigg.ac.uk 01768 893696

Blackpool Sixth Form College www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk 01253 394911

Barrow in Furness Sixth Form College www.barrow6fc.ac.uk 01229 828377

Bolton College www.boltoncollege.ac.uk 01204 482000

Carlisle College www.carlisle.ac.uk 01228 822 700

53 Colleges Furness College www.furness.ac.uk 01229 825017

Trafford College www.trafford.ac.uk 0161 886 7000

Kendal College www.kendal.ac.uk 01539 814700

Wigan and Leigh College www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk 01942 76 16 00

Lakes College West Cumbria www.lcwc.ac.uk 01946 839302

Winstanley College www.winstanley.ac.uk 01695 633244

Lancaster and Morecambe College www.lmc.ac.uk 0800 306 306

Xaverian College www.xaverian.ac.uk 0161 224 1781

Greater Manchester Ashton Under Lyne Sixth Form College www.asfc.ac.uk 0161 330 2330 The Cooperative College www.co-op.ac.uk 0161 246 2926 Hopwood College www.hopwood.ac.uk 0161 643 7560 Loreto Sixth Form College www.loreto.ac.uk 0161 226 5156 Macclesfield College www.macclesfield.ac.uk 01625 410002 Manchester Business School www.mbs.ac.uk 0161 275 6333 Royal Northern College of Music www.rncm.ac.uk 0161 907 5200

Merseyside Birkenhead Sixth Form College www.bsfc.ac.uk 0151 652 5575 Carmel College www.carmel.ac.uk 01744 452200 Hugh Baird College www.hughbaird.ac.uk 0151 353 4444 King George V College www.kgv.ac.uk 01704 530601 Knowsley Community College www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk 0845 155 1055 Liverpool Community College www.liv-coll.ac.uk 0151 252 3000 Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts www.lipa.ac.uk 0151 330 3000

Oldham College www.oldham.ac.uk 0800 269 480

Maritime & Engineering College North West www.mecnw.co.uk 0151 666 1028

Oldham Sixth Form College www.osfc.ac.uk 0161 287 8000

Southport College www.southport-college.ac.uk 01704 500606

Salford College www.salford-col.ac.uk 0161 631 5000

St. Helens College www.sthelens.ac.uk 01744 733766

Tameside College www.tamesidecollege.ac.uk 0161 908 6789

St. John Rigby Sixth Form College www.sjr.ac.uk 01942 214797

The Manchester College www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk 0800 068 8585

Wirral Metropolitan College www.wmc.ac.uk 0151 551 7777

Cheshire Aquinas College www.aquinas.ac.uk 0161 483 3237 Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College www.camsfc.ac.uk 0161 486 4600 Mid Cheshire College www.midchesh.ac.uk 01606 74444 Priestley College www.priestleycollege.ac.uk 01925 633591 Reaseheath College www.reaseheath.ac.uk 01270 625131 Riverside College www.riversidecollege.ac.uk 0151 257 2800 Sir John Deane’s College www.sjd.ac.uk 01606 810020 South Cheshire College www.s-cheshire.ac.uk 01270 654654 Stockport College www.stockport.ac.uk 0161 958 3100 Warrington Collegiate Institute www.warrington.ac.uk 01925 494 494 West Cheshire College www.west-cheshire.ac.uk 01244 670600

Other Useful Sites Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk National Apprenticeship Service www.apprenticeships.org.uk Skill www.skill.org.uk UCAS Progress www.ucasprogress.com

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