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East Midlands edition

Issue 3 - Summer 2012

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Issue 3 East Midlands Edition | Summer 2012

Apprenticeships · Careers · Jobs · Training · A-Levels · College · UNI

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Hello, we’re Open Doors... ... and this is our Regional Training Prospectus, here to help you decide what to do next.

2012 is an exciting Olympic year! But it’s doubly exciting for school leavers like you, as you take that next step towards your dream career.

Whether you want to start earning qualifications and money with an Apprenticeship, get a taste of the working world with employer funded study, carry on learning at sixth form or college, or go to university, this Regional Training Prospectus will help you make the right decisions and choices.

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 and take a look at some remarkable true stories of young people who have had success after leaving school. There’s a lot to sort out before September so we’ll give you a guide to all of the confusing qualifications out there and will answer some of the most common questions or concerns you might have too.

The future is in your hands ... right here in this prospectus.

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COntents The perfect place to start, jump straight to any section that instantly appeals or keep turning the pages and continue reading – it’s all here to help you find your dream career

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Careers Insight

07 School leaver

problem page

17 Business & finance sector

Make sure you’re ready to leave school, take a look at some of the problems you might face

Qualifications table

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

Life Stories

Past and present students tell us all

about their experiences and how they succeeded

21 Retail sector

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This exciting industry is so much more than life behind a counter

25 Manufacturing sector

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Fancy a high-flying career?

It’s about making things we need, from food and medicine to petrol and clothing

29 Travel & hospitality sector

You could make a career of helping people enjoy themselves

33 Environmental &

land-Based sector

Consider a career out in the fresh air

37 Imagine a career...

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

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All about your region

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School leaver problem page

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

11,000+

500,000

275,000+

70%

Diplomas are achieved every year!

(number of apprenticeship starts in England each year)

800,000

There are more than university places in the UK each year

Around 70% of 16 year olds choose to remain in full time education

(number of school leavers and graduates who enter the job market each year)

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School leaver problem page

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’s time to consider some of the problems you may encounter and, more importantly, how to avoid them!

Key Dates You don’t want to miss any deadlines or important days. Here are some

important dates for your diary...

26th July 2012 – University offers must be replied to by this date.

16th August 2012 – A-Level results day.

23rd August 2012 – GCSE results day.

3rd September 2012 – New academic year. most education and training It’s also important check the key dates for whatever route you’re taking, s. Make sure you know deadline looming providers have easy to use websites and will warn you of any nt dates, you may enrolme different have colleges many , when you have to be available. For example enrol! and go actually you until have a place but that’s useless

School Leaver Check List Speak to your school careers adv isor – This seems obvious and by this poin t in the year it is likely that you have already spoken to your school advisor, but if 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 diffe rent 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.

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 fund ing system no longer exists; if you’re goin g 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?

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Dilemmas, concerns and 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’s nothing to worry about!

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

Solution: Every year A Level results day is all over the news with the clearing process in complete pandemonium and gazillions of disappointed students.

However in reality the process is really straightforward.

If you’re unsuccessful with your first choice offer, but meet the conditions for your second choice, you will be accepted there. If you fail to meet the conditions for either choice you can get a place through Clearing. Even if you miss your required grades its worth checking if the institutions that offered you places will accept you anyway, especially if you’re just short of the mark.

Going through Clearing allows you to look at all of the courses that still have places. You may use Clearing if you didn’t receive any offers, missed your grades or want to turn down the offers you have received. Through Clearing you can speak to as many universities and colleges you want, so you can decide what course you want to do, but you can only accept one course.

Clearing is nothing to be scared of; thousands of students get places through the system every year!

Alternatively you can always ask your teachers about repeating your A Levels or even getting them re-marked.

Part-time jobs

er or higher education, and Problem: You want to stay in furth re worried about money. you’ but up, have an ideal course lined available for further and Solution: There are funding options bursaries and scholarships; nt higher education through governme ify for these still have qual t don’ who however many students many students is a part-time money worries. A popular option for or a summer/temporary job. e your studies provide you Not only will part-time work alongsid too - many employers CV with money but it looks good on your rtant as education impo as be to e rienc consider workplace expe job sites out there with partand qualifications. There are lots of cash, so get your CV extra time roles for students who need orking or just taking a netw of bit a g doin ider online, but also cons are never actually jobs of CV round small local businesses. Lots nesses if they busi l loca g askin advertised, there’s no harm in t trade are always uran resta the like s strie indu need extra staff and looking for new people!

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.

Solution: More and more young people are interested in Apprenticeships, and we gave you the info on how to apply for an Apprenticeship in our last issue. Obviously your first port of call should be www.apprenticeships.org.uk and the online vacancy matching service, which lists all of the available opportunities. You don’t have to leave your search there though, why not do some networking?

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 a part-time job you could always ask your current employer to take you on as an Apprentice! It sounds strange but lots of people who do Apprenticeships already have jobs, because of the benefits to the employee and the employer. You get qualified and your employer doesn’t have to pay anything for the training if you’re 18 or under.

A Levels and Sixth Form

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

Solution: After getting your GCSE results, or just having a change of heart, you may want to do different A Levels from the ones you have previously chosen. Sometimes the best thing to do is allow time to adapt and get used to the course. However if you have the necessary GCSE grades you should be able to chan ge before term starts without any problems. Most schools and colleges don’t allow you to change after a certain point in the term, but if you really want to change the best thing to do is talk to your teachers.

As mentioned in the college enrolmen t section it is common to have offers from more than one place.

Hopefully you will have been to both college and sixth form open days so you should have a good idea of what both are like. It’s really a choice betw een the size and independence of a new college, or sixth form, or staying where you already know the teachers and have friends.

There is no set answer about whic h is best, it really depends on what you think is best for your future.

College Enrolment

to go, or how to enrol.

Problem: You’ve got places at several colleges but you’re not sure where you want to do it, you may have places at more than where or do, to want you course Solution: If you’ve been unsure about what ely normal and colleges understand that your situation may one college, or a place at sixth form and college available. This is complet the autumn term of year 11. Once you have decided which in course your for have changed since application, especially if you applied and inform them of your decision. course you want to do contact the college(s) you won’t be attending nt days at colleges can be hectic. Once you have been It’s really important that you enrol on your chosen course in time, as enrolme enrol and when enrolment is. Though each college is to need you what you telling offered a place most colleges will send you a letter t information and qualification documents, with you when you different you may need photo identification, references, loan/fee paymen contact if you are unsure about what you need and where can you go to enrol. Most colleges have phone hotlines or email addresses you need to go.

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

Entry Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

LEVEL 4-8

Entry Level Certificates

5 GCSEs (grades D-G)

5 GCSEs (grades A*-C)

A Levels

Foundation Degree

Skills for Life

BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates

Intermediate Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Higher Apprenticeship

Functional Skills at entry level (English, maths and ICT)

OCR Nationals

BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates

BTEC Diplomas, Certificates and Awards

Diploma of Higher Education

Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas at entry level

NVQs at level 1

NVQs at level 2

NVQs at level 3

HND, HNC

Foundation Diploma

Higher Diploma

Advanced Diploma

GCE in applied subjects

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success revealed Our Apprenticeships: • • • • • • • •

Accounting Business Administration Business Improvement Techniques Children and Young People’s Workforce Customer Service Electrotechnical Engineering Hairdressing and Barbering

• • • • • • • •

Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering IT Users Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Motor Vehicle Repair Playwork Team Leading/ Management Welding and Fabrication.

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Life Stories SISTERS MIMI AND PATTY AGREE THAT VOCATIONAL TRAINING IS JUST THEIR CUPPA AT COSTA COFFEE

Sisters Mimi and Patricia Dlugosova have done their employer Costa Coffee proud after taking vocational training courses in their stride.

Mimi, 25, and Patty, 24, both started working at the world’s leading high street café two years ago Sister act: Slovakian sisters Mimi (left) and after arriving in York Patricia Dlugosova have gone from strength to strength since completing vocati from Slovakia. They onal training at Costa Coffee with Intrain ing. were then given the opportunity to gain extra qualifications with national training provider Intraining, and have not looked back since.

They enjoyed studying so much, they have each signed up for an additional course and both have gone on to be promoted, with Mimi hoping to manage her own branch.

Alicia O’Neil, who manages the Costa Coffee branch on Market Street in York, where the sisters work, said: “Mimi and Patty have done extremely well on their courses with Intraining, but more than that, they have really enjoyed them. They are great members of the team and I cannot praise them highly enough.”

The sisters have both successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Teamleading, which included key skills in English and Maths, and are about to embark on a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service.

Mimi, who lives in York, said: “We love working at Costa Coffee and were very grateful to have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain new qualifications.

“Our training course has taught us skills in leading and managing people and has given us confidence in our day-to-day roles. Everything we have done has been very relevant, so we are both looking forward to the next course.”

For more information about Intraining call our contact centre on 0330 123 1300 or visit www.intraining.co.uk.

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Lewis reaps the benefits of his apprenticeship Lewis had aspirations of working in an administration role and knew that he would have to gain some experience in this type of position before being offered a full-time job. Two years down the line he’s made excellent progress with a career path in mind for the future.

“I was interested in an apprenticeship because it was an opportunity to gain experience in the workplace. I started my apprenticeship as an Advice Line Administration Assistant but after three months I was offered a job in the Claims Department where I am currently working as a Claims Handler. I am currently undertaking exams which will give me a qualification in the Certified Insurance Institute.”

Lewis’s experience during the apprenticeship scheme is still reaping him benefits today. As well as gaining qualifications, he feels his confidence has continued to increase during and after the apprenticeship and that he has gained valuable experience. His day to day work in the claims department “offers a different challenge everyday.”

It involves direct correspondence with a wide range of clients, as well as maintaining a relationship with insurers and brokers that the company use in relation to the claims progress.

When asked whether he would recommend an apprenticeship, the answer is only too clear; “I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who is looking for work. The experience is excellent and you are able to develop with the freedom of knowing that you are being supported by a good company. The prospect of being offered a full time job at the end of the apprenticeship is great motivation for you to not only complete the apprenticeship but to work hard in the workplace and to show your potential and in the end be offered a full time contract.”

For more information about our apprenticeships, email apprenticeships@qdostraining.com or call 0116 279 5080

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Christina looks forward to the future Christina Wagstaff was still at school when she was first approached by Mercia College.

Christina had decided that she would like a career in the care sector and decided on an apprenticeship rather than going into full time education.

Christina was then screened by Mercia College in which she was informed the process of an apprenticeship and key skills in which she needed to complete.

Christina was then put forward for interviews in which Mercia College had arranged for her and had gone through interview techniques beforehand.

Christina then went for an interview at Manorfields in which she was offered the placement and started full time.

Christina then started at Manorfields Care Home where she has gained more confidence, completed all of her mandatory training through Mercia College and has been given more responsibilities throughout her apprenticeship.

As the manager was so happy with the work that Christina completed on her Level 2 she decided to keep her on as an employee and has decided she could start her level 3 at the care home with the understanding there will be more responsibility with the higher qualification.

Christina is happy with the training she has received and is looking forward to completing her Level 3 and both Mercia College and Manorfields will support her every step of the way.

For more information call 01332 332727 or visit www.mercia-college.co.uk

Ian aims high Once a gang member at a very young age, Ian Perkins 21, knows only too well the tragedy of taking the wrong path in life and losing friends due to crime and unrest. Looking for his second chance in life and to prove wrong those people who once doubted him, Ian’s determination and will to succeed led him to Lifetime.

Enrolling into the Lifetime Fitness Academy and with the support of tutor Mark Pemberton, Ian successfully completed his Level 2 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship; not only could Ian earn while he learned, but he was able to gain ‘on the job’ skills and a true understanding of the industry.

Ian says: “I have turned my life around, influenced people and shown never to give up on anyone. In the space of just 20 months I have come from “just an apprentice” to becoming the youngest ever Health and Fitness Manager of the largest Fitness First club in Europe. I have received two awards from my employer on consecutive months, which has never been achieved by anyone in the company. I always aimed high from the very start and never gave up on that goal.”

A bright future awaits Ian; he now teaches ‘PT Business’ courses and has worked hard to establish himself in the fitness industry. “Eventually I want to have a say in how the industry is run. I feel that my passion behind health and fitness can influence change; my ambition is to aim high!”

For more information please get in touch T: 0870 120 1207 W: www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/looking-for-a-job E: fitness@lifetimetraining.co.uk

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Life Stories Dale’s natural flair leads to a new career After leaving school Dale Duerden decided to undertake a vocational qualification in engineering and work on his literacy and numeracy certificates as his GCSE grades were not as high as he wanted. He was also helping his mum cook meals at the local Bowls Club and it was during this time that Dale decided to change career path to hospitality and catering as he had a natural flair for cooking and enjoyed it.

Dale approached First College and started a Level 2 apprenticeship in Professional Cookery at The Bowls Club with his mum, who also decided at the same time to do her Level 3 apprenticeship in Supervision and Leadership. A position came up at a local 4 star award winning hotel, The Brackenborough Arms in Louth, Lincolnshire and First College put Dale forward for an interview where he got the job.

Dale says “I have enjoyed my course. It has given me experience, a qualification as well as earning a living.

I would recommend the course to other people as it has given me the chance of having a good job, with prospects. I now have the responsibilities of running my own section in the kitchen and I am going to progress to level 3 in Professional Cookery to help me progress to a higher job role in the kitchen”.

For more information about First College call 0800 0192722 or visit www.firstcollegelincs.co.uk

Get careers off to a great start Jill Wright, Director at Kirk Newsholme, an accountancy, taxation and business advisory practice based in Leeds which this year took on two AAT apprentices, says ‘We have benefited from the Apprenticeship route because in the current climate many very bright and capable students have taken the decision to train in a work environment’.

The two apprentices, Katie and Jamie, both left college with A-levels. Katie says ‘I took the apprenticeship route because I felt it had much more to offer than going to University. It works perfectly for me as it provides a good balance between work life and learning.’

They are progressing well through their apprenticeship, attending the BPP centre in Leeds for one day per week. The other days are spent in the office or out at clients’ premises and are supported by senior members of staff, developing their technical skills, background knowledge and personal effectiveness.

Jamie was considering going to University to become an accountant but after being offered the job at Kirk Newsholme, decided to start the apprenticeship. Jamie says, ‘The apprenticeship entailed fully paid study as well as a full time job, so not only would I be getting free education and job experience, I was going to earn money. As I aspired to be an accountant my business sense kicked in!

My college experience at BPP has been superb with knowledgeable, supporting tutors easing me through the lectures’.

Visit bpp.com/apprenticeships Or call London & Croydon: 0845 485 1770, rest of the UK: 0845 485 1771

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BPP Apprenticeships include: Accounting Business and Administration Customer Service Payroll Leading and Management Learn how BPP can accelerate you or your business towards an ideal training solution.

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Business & Finance sector

53%

of workers in financial services are female

Over 1.1 million people are employed in financial services in England

70,000 Around 70,000 young people start new businesses in the UK each year

78%

(percentage of financial services firms reporting skills shortages)

£26,000 - £50,000 per year (typical salary range for a qualified accountant)

Private businesses in the UK employ around 22.7 million people

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

Consider a career ‘in the money’...?

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Business & finance

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

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.

East Midlands Focus

Accountants keep track of companies 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: ranging between £12,000 – £16,000 a year.

The business and finance sector has quite a large role to play in the employment of East Midlands residents. Employment in this sector is largely focussed in a few keys areas; Derby city for example is home to the headquarters for huge financial company Egg and 19% of workers in this city are employed in this sector. Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire also play host to several big finance names including Capital One, Experian and Barclays.

Banking

Fast Facts

Here are some of the main areas within the sector:

Accountancy

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: ranging between £10,500 – £16,000 a year.

Financial advice

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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• 7% of the UK’s finance workforce is based in our region.

• 12% of this sector here is self-employed.

• Around 75,000 people are employed in accountancy and finance.

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Thomas, Audit Principal National Audit Office, London

Advanced Apprenticeships

The percentage of FTSE 100 boards that have ACA qualified chartered accountants was a huge attraction for me when looking into potential professional qualifications.

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 of all sector, the to relevant rks framewo iceship Apprent the are Here these are NVQ level 2: • Accounting • Business and Administration • Marketing and Communications • Payroll • Providing Financial Services • Team Leading and Management.

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 are NVQ level 3: • Accounting • Advising on Financial Products • Business and Administration • Marketing and Communications • Payroll • Providing Financial Services • Team Leading & 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, which big are explained below, but can be particularly useful in this sector as s student for training companies such as KPMG or PwC offer funded A ended recomm some are Here who have just completed A Levels. in Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction for a career sector: this • Accounting • Business Studies • Economics • Maths • Statistics.

Foundation Degrees

s A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combine by jointly d Designe ce. experien n academic study with practical hands-o 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.

In addition to this, the AAT-ACA Fast Track scheme was also a reason for me choosing the ACA qualification as instead of incurring student debt, I was able to earn and save my money. This enabled me to take some fantastic holidays!

I am now an Audit Principal and work for the National Audit Office, playing an important part in helping to ensure that the Government is held accountable to Parliament for the way it uses public money. A typical day doesn’t exist and I can be anywhere from the office in London, to visiting clients in other parts of the country or indeed Europe.

The most difficult aspect of training to be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant via the AATACA Fast Track has been balancing work commitments and study. However I don’t have any regrets about not going to university and I feel perhaps even at a slight advantage to my peers who did go to university, as I have had four years additional experience working for the National Audit Office.

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

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.

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RETAIL SECTOR

58%

1/3

(percentage of female workers in this sector)

42% (percentage of male workers in this sector)

number of retail employees under 25 years old

£325 billion (annual turnover of the retail sector)

287,000

There are an amazing 287,000 individual retail outlets in the UK

10%

Retail employs around 10% of the UK’s workforce

Retail manager (experienced) expected yearly earnings -

£21,000 - £28,000

Retail manager (large store) expected yearly earnings -

£40,000+

The retail sector is booming in the UK…get involved!

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Retail It’s not just about working on a till – the retail sector offers a range of career paths, from managing a shop to creating shop window displays.

Everyone loves to shop, which is why this sector turns over more than £321 billion a year in the UK. Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you). 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 or organisation, there’s a role for you. Here are the main areas in the sector:

Store operations

One of the most exciting places to work, store operations is about delivering customer service. Sales assistants help customers in the shop and make the overall shopping experience better. To do this it is important to have top knowledge of the products you are selling, as well as being friendly and approachable.

Starting salary: ranging between £11,000 and £15,000 a year.

Buying

Buyers are the people who choose what is sold in the shop, and buy the products directly from designers and wholesalers.

As well as knowing all about the latest fashions and trends you have to be a keen negotiator. It’s the buyers at Topshop, for example, who bring trends to the high street.

Starting salary: ranging between £16,000 and £20,000. With experience, you can earn over £45,000 a year.

Visual merchandising

From window displays to mannequin dressing, this creative career is about making visual displays to catch the customer’s eye. Visual merchandising is vital to the stores overall profitability.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 and £16,000 a year.

Management

From managing a shop to overseeing a region of national chains, store managers are needed to keep things running smoothly and profitably. To be a successful store manager you have to be able to motivate staff and sales teams but you may also have to deal with human resources, marketing, customer service and finance.

Starting salary: ranging between£16,000 and £20,000, while managers of large stores can make £40,000 or more.

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EAST Midlands Focus 10% of the region’s workforce is employed in retail. There are a lot of opportunities in this sector; available roles range from customer service and sales to managing, these are the most common job roles here. Nearly two thirds of vacancies in the retail sector here are in customer service and sales.

Fast facts:

• 8% of the UK’s retail employees are in the East Midlands.

• 8% of the UK’s retail establishments are here too.

• Nottingham is the largest retail centre in the region.

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Apprenticeships

The Retail Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles in retail, from visual merchandising to sales.

You’ll get a job with an employer (for example, a national chain like Superdrug) and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. Though this the only apprenticeship framework in the sector it can vary hugely based on the employer, the apprenticeship gives you an NVQ level 2: • Retail.

Advanced Apprenticeships

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. You can continue the retail apprenticeship to NVQ level 3: • Retail.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead on to university or onto a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. In this industry a lot of your success will be down to your personality rather than academic qualifications; but if you’re interested in retail management or a role as a buyer, here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Business Studies • Economics.

Foundation Degrees

You can also do a Foundation Degree in retailing.

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.

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.

Case Study Derby College @ Employment World Derby College’s Employment World team has been working in partnership with Job Centre Plus and Sainsbury’s to match the recruitment needs of the company with local people looking for a job.

Potential candidates are identified through Jobcentre plus who are then interviewed and placed on a Pre-Employment programme, run by Employment World, which covers a wide range of skills and an insight into the jobs available.

At the end of the course, candidates are guaranteed an interview with the employer. At the end of the first programme run in partnership with Sainsbury’s in Swadlincote, 19 people were successful in gaining a job and, a year later 18 are still working for the company.

Alex Bales (19) “I did my first year at Al levels but didn’t like it and wanted a job. At first I didn’t want to do the course because I didn’t want to work in a supermarket.

I am really pleased that I was encouraged to go on the course because I loved it and it was great to be offered the job.

I started on produce before moving onto grocery. Now I have been promoted to a chief display assistant so I’m obviously really glad that I came on the course!

I love the job – it doesn’t feel like work. There are loads of chances to move around and you never get bored.”

For more information visit www.derby-college.ac.uk/ index.php/employment-courses.html

Employer Funded Study

Many of the big national chains (like M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury) run special training schemes for school leavers – lots of them are linked in with a management option. Entry requirements vary with each scheme – check the websites of shops for more information.

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With an apprenticeship you get paid to learn!

Meaning you can gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst also getting hands-on industry experience.

We have a huge range of Apprenticeships including:

Automotive Business Child Care Construction Engineering Hairdressing Plumbing Retail An apprenticeship advisor is there with you every step of the way, monitoring your progress and offering support when you need it.

If you are interested in starting an apprenticeship call us on 01476 400260 or visit www.grantham.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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MANUFACTURING SECTOR

25%

Manufacturing makes up 25% of the UK’s economy

2.5

MILLION

There are 2.5 million people in the industry in the UK!

£34 billion (the annual sales of the UK Chemical Manufacturing Industry) Automotive manufacturing contributes £6.5 billion to the UK economy

£26,205 per year (average wage in the manufacturing sector)

57%

(percentage of employers reporting hard to fill vacancies) skilled employees are needed!

Government and industry giants are trying to encourage more females to get into science and manufacturing!

The UK’s Pharmaceutical Industry is the 4th largest in Europe

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MANUFACTURING From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured.

Manufacturing is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, metal, planes, food, pharmaceuticals, fuel…it’s a very important industry. While lots of manufacturing companies have moved abroad, the UK still competes as the sixth largest manufacturing country in the world, employing 2.5 million people.

Here are some of the biggest areas:

Automotive

This can be anything from individual vehicle components to entire working vehicles. The UK is home to Nissan’s manufacturing base, with the Sunderland plant producing almost one in every four cars made in the UK. Nissan is the largest volume passenger car manufacturer in the country and has been one of Europe’s most efficient car plants for the last 8 years.

Defence

The defence industry is one of the most important clusters of high-tech manufacturers of military vehicles, equipment and components. Defence is big business and is one of the areas that UK companies are known for around the world. Defence manufacturing employs around 300,000 people in the UK, with an annual turnover of £35 billion!

Chemical & Process

This industry turns raw materials into useful high street and industry products. These processes are very scientific and include plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, artificial fibres and other man-made synthetic products. Work in this industry can involve developing existing processes or creating new materials.

Electronics

The design and production of electronic systems and components, including: semi-conductors, communications technology, consumer electronics, computers and other IT equipment. The UK electronics industry is the fifth largest in the world in terms of production and a large amount of this is down to the specialities in advanced components and technologies.

Metals

The production and distribution of a range of metals. This area can be broken down to the main areas of production, fabrication and recycling. With lots of new technology in metals production (to help the industry become more efficient and environmentally friendly) new skills are needed so young people like you are in demand.

Building Products & Process

The production of building products, coatings, extractives, glass, printing and paper, and furniture. As this manufacturing sector covers such a range of products lots of different skills are needed, including: technicians, engineers, logistics operatives and scientists.

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Manufacturing jobs There are many career paths in the sector. The type of work depends greatly on the area of man ufacturing.

Here are some example entry-level positions, which could be as part of a variety of the above man ufacturing areas: • Assembler: Fitting components together to mak e a finished product. For example, fixing microchips into circu it boards.

Starting salary: £13,000.

• Materials technician: Testing the behaviour of materials und er different conditions to eliminate faults.

Starting salary: ranging between £14, 000 and £17,000 a year.

• Process operative: Involved in the manufacturing proc ess, from reporting machine faults to feeding raw materials into machines.

Starting salary: ranging between £14, 000 and £19,000 a year.

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There’s never a dull moment for Darren

Apprenticeships

Darren Jackson, Engineering Apprentice Rugby Factory, Britvic

Apprenticeships cover a wide range of job roles in manufacturing – you could be helping to make anything from furniture and glass to cars and paper. You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Building Products Occupations • Ceramics Manufacturing • Coating Occupations • Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations • Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors Manufacturing Industry • Glass Industry Occupations • Laboratory Technicians • Metals Processing • Paper and Board Manufacture • Polymer Processing and Signmaking • Print & Printed Packaging • Process Technology.

Advanced Apprenticeships

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 are NVQ level 3: • Building Products Occupations • Coating Occupations • Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations • Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors Manufacturing Industry • Glass Industry Occupations • Laboratory Technicians • Metals Processing • Paper and Board Manufacture • Polymer Processing Operations • Print & Printed Packaging • Process Technology.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers and universities value practical and scientific subjects; these demonstrate you would be able to develop skills relevant to the industry. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Physics • Textiles.

Foundation Degrees

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.

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. They are available in a range of subjects, from manufacturing technology to processing.

Vocational Qualifications

Vocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors.

There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for: • NVQs • BTECs • Diplomas (These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.

To see who offers them in your region check out www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of our online profiles.

Darren Jackson joined Britvic’s apprenticeship scheme in August 2010 at the age of 35 so may not be quite what you would imagine when you first think of an apprentice!

Factory workers at Britvic’s “I’m just coming to the end Rug by site of my second year on the scheme and I continue to really enjoy myself. I am also learning so much and believe the scheme will really help me progress to the next stage of my career and become a capable and knowledgeable engineer.

“There is never a dull moment as I develop new skills every day and no one day is ever the same. Splitting the learning between three core subjects of pneumatics, welding and electricals means I develop an understanding of all the elements that underpin an engineer’s job. There’s a good balance between theory and practice, which enables me to build up an appreciation of why different tasks and processes occur within the business, while understanding how they take place in practice.

“I really appreciate the help and support I receive from Britvic and my colleagues in Rugby and am proud to work for a company that values its people so much. I would definitely encourage anyone thinking of applying for a Britvic apprenticeship to go for it. They won’t regret it!”

To find out more about careers in the food industry: Visit: www.tastesuccess.co.uk Email: tastesuccess@fdf.org.uk Call: 020 7420 7140 Or Like: Taste Success on Facebook

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The choice is yours…

During your Apprenticeship you’ll receive training, within a work environment. All of our training is sector specific and will equip you with the right skills to get you where you want to be. You can get qualifications in areas such as: • Business Administration • Childcare • Customer Service

• Hairdressing and Barbering • Health and Social Care • Hospitality and Catering • Retail

The employment and skills group Take your first step towards a brighter future and call us now on 0333 444 3973, or text JOB to 80011 and we’ll give you a call back.

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Travel & Hospitality Sector 4.9% of the UK’s economic output comes from this sector

More than half of the people in this sector are between ages 16 and 28

47% of the sector workforce is part-time

£22,000

per year (average travel agent salary)

638,000 270,000

additional staff are needed in the sector by 2017

(people are employed as chefs in the UK)

Which areas employ most people in this sector? (% of overall sector employment) Restaurants – 30.5% Pubs, bars and nightclubs – 16.1% Hotels – 12.1% Hospitality Services – 17.6% So why not get into one of the UK’s largest, most popular (and fun) sectors?

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Travel & hospitality 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…

This is one of the most popular sectors. In our country alone, it employs nearly 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:

Travel services

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £11,000 and £14,000 a year.

Catering

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

Air cabin crew

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £14,000 and £16,000 a year.

Bars & wait staff

We Brits love to go out. This is the perfect industry for people who like to get out there and mingle. Bar and wait 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 wait staff are the youngest in average age in the entire industry.

Starting salary: ranging between £9,000 and £12,000 a year (plus tips).

Hotels & resorts

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

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Adama has changed her life

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Adama Nyang made the tough decision to leave friends and family, including her 3 year old son, in the Gambia to come to South Nottingham College to study a tourism course.

Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. (It’s how Jamie Oliver started.) You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom 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 are NVQ level 2: • Cabin Crew • Cleaning and Support Services • Hospitality and Catering • Travel Services.

Advanced Apprenticeships

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 are NVQ level 3: • Hospitality and Catering • Travel Services.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Most employers 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 subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Food Technology • Travel and Tourism.

Foundation Degrees

Foundation Degrees combine 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.

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. You can do a Foundation Degree in hospitality and tourism management.

Adama excelled at College achieving a triple distinction on a BTEC National Diploma. The hard work paid off as she returned to the Gambia after the course and is now working in the tourism industry as a Guests, Food and Beverage Coordinator, at the Kairaba Beach, a 5 star hotel.

She applied to become a student at South Nottingham College via a scholarship scheme, which the travel and tourism department set up, to enable Gambian people to study in the UK and learn the skills to use back in the Gambia. This scholarship runs every year which links to the Institute of Travel and Tourism of Gambia (ITTOG) which South Nottingham College was instrumental in setting up.

Adama said “I was very proud of myself because I finished my course with flying colours. I loved every bit of my stay. I learned about a different life and new cultures, made new friends, visited new countries on residential such as; Tunisia and Paris, and I enjoyed experiencing life in the western world which is completely different from what I am used to. Yes, I really missed home during that time especially my family and my son who was only 3 years old when I left for UK. However it was very challenging and rewarding and an experience that changed my life.”

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Vocational Qualifications

Vocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for: • NVQs • BTECs • Diplomas (These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.

To see who offers them in your region check out www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of our online profiles.

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Enrol on a course at Chesterfield College and get on the right track for your future career.

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Environmental & Land based Sector Veterinary activities employ 47,500 people across the UK

42% (of workers in the sector are self employed)

On average you’ll earn £100 more a week in this sector than you would in the retail, hotel or restaurant industries The UK is home to 111,540 agricultural businesses

By 2020 the sector will need to recruit lots more workers:

38,000 people will be needed in Sales & Customer Service Operations 35,000 people will be needed in Managerial Operations 29,000 people will be needed in Skilled Trade Operations

50,000 Almost 50,000 people are employed in veterinary activities in the UK

£60,000 per year (Experienced farm managers earnings)

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Environmental & Land based From agriculture and animal care to conservation and horticulture, there are many paths towards a rewarding career in this sector…

Not everyone has to spend their career tied to a desk – in this sector; you could be one of the lucky people who get to work outside. It’s an exciting time to join this sector, Britain is trying to produce more of its own food, fight climate change, and protect areas of natural beauty. There are lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, and future generations.

So what can you do? Loads! This sector covers farming; protecting the environment; landscaping; growing flowers; caring for animals and wildlife; maintaining the turf on pitches and much, much more.

Here are some of the main sub-sectors:

Horticulture & landscaping

This is about creating and looking after designed landscapes in cities and the countryside. It covers work like maintaining sports turf, gardens, parks, golf courses and even business grounds. This role can be very hands on or, as in the case of landscape managers, can focus on environmental knowledge and advising on the long-term care and development of sites.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £20,000 a year.

Agriculture

As the UK strives to increase its own food production, opportunity is growing in this area. Agriculture covers work in farms, dairies and ‘agribusinesses’ or companies that supply the industry with things like animal feed, fertilisers and farm machinery. A growing area in the industry is the role of agricultural advisors and consultants who offer specialist support to farmers on specific areas, like crop production or livestock.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £17,000 a year.

Animal care

From running a cattery to training horses, this career is for the animal lovers. Animal care is about handling, supervising and caring for animals, from small domestic pets to wildlife. Includes work with breeders, pet shops, groomers, animal welfare charities and zoos. Veterinary nurses are some of the most popular roles in the industry and can range from household pets, exotic animals and equine specialism’s.

Starting salary: ranging between £11,000 to £13,000 a year for animal care. £14,000 to £22,000 for veterinary nurses.

Environmental conservation

This area is for people who are passionate about environmental issues. It’s not just about saving the planet – conservation is all about coming up with solutions that will lead to a more sustainable, healthy environment. From park rangers to farm managers environmental considerations are very important across this sector.

Environmental policy officers can work for the government, industry or charities.

Starting salary: ranging between £15,000 to £20,000 a year.

Land-based engineering

These are the people who design, manufacture and maintain agricultural equipment, like combine harvesters and tractors. Working for dealerships and manufacturers, these engineers use technical knowledge to solve problems for the agricultural industry. Roles in this area could involve field testing, technical support and the education of customers.

Starting salary: ranging between £20,000 to £26,000 a year.

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East Midlands Focus Around 89,000 people are employed in this sector here. If you don’t like the idea of working for someone else then perhaps this is the industry for you; around 35% of the workforce is selfemployed. There are a number of areas within this sector that you could work in, including floristry, landscaping, animal care and environmental conservation. The sub-sector with the most employees here is agriculture, crops and livestock.

Fast facts:

• There are around 17,550 environmental and land based businesses in the East Midlands.

• 81% of employees work full time.

• The East Midlands has a bigger concentration of skilled trades in the sector than the country as a whole.

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Case Study

There are plenty of vocational routes into this sector...

Kate Wallace has been studying with BTCV Academy since October 2011. Luckily, her local group operates on a roll-on-roll-off basis so after discovering the course there was no need to wait until the following September to sign up.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector.

You’ll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. There are Apprenticeships ranging from agriculture to animal care, and more, here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Agriculture • Animal Care • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Fencing • Floristry • Game and Wildlife Management • Horticulture • Land-based Engineering • Trees and Timber • Veterinary Nursing.

Advanced Apprenticeships

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 are NVQ level 3: • Agriculture • Animal Care • Environmental Conservation • Equine • Farriery • Floristry • Game and Wildlife Management • Horticulture • Land-based Engineering • Veterinary Nursing.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. 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 • Environmental Science • Geology.

Foundation Degrees

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.

Kate chose the NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation after embarking on a major change in career direction.

“Having sold my share of a retail business I decided to pursue the career in conservation I’ve always wanted. There’s something wonderful about being part of the great outdoors and contributing towards it.

“I realised this course was the ideal way to gain all the practical skills I would need to become a warden in the future.

“I’ve built bat boxes, created wildlife ponds and planted hedgerows, whilst becoming familiar with useful tools such as loppers, slashers and saws. I find the course very rewarding and always feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.”

BTCV Academy delivers flexible, inclusive training programmes in Environmental Conservation, Horticulture and Land-Based Operations in over twenty locations throughout England. BTCV is fundamentally a learning organisation. We have over 50 years experience working with people, enabling them to develop their skills, through working in the environment.

This skills base has allowed us to evolve into a learning organisation different from any other college or training agency, with practical learning at the heart of our style.

To find your nearest course, or for more information, contact NPT@btcv.org.uk or 01952 616 104.

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.

They are available in a range of subjects, from trees and timber to farm management.

Vocational Qualifications

Vocational qualifications offer a more practical learning programme, which relates directly to specific job roles or sectors. There are loads of different types but here are some key ones to look out for: • NVQs • BTECs • Diplomas (These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on our qualifications table on page 10) Many of your local colleges and training providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector.

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Customer Service & Admin

Armed Forces

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.

Construction

Its 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. One of the most popular ways into this career is the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme, which takes two years for a Level 2 award, and one more year for the Level 3 qualification. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you.

Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer.

Salary: Apprentices can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year.

Qualifications: Construction Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees.

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Creative, Digital & Media

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.

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Energy & Renewables

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.

Engineering

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.opendoorsmedia.co.uk to see what’s out there to support young entrepreneurs.

Food & Drink

Food and drink is one of the largest industries in the UK – in fact, it even helped pull the country out of the recession. 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.

Health & Social Care

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.

Hair & Beauty

This industry is all about helping people look good and feel better about themselves. It’s a booming sector that makes billions each year. There are many different paths within this sector – hairdressing, nail services, beauty therapy, spa therapy – and all of them require common skills: creativity, the ability to work on your feet for long hours, good handeye co-ordination and up-to-date knowledge of what’s in (and what’s out).

Job roles: Hairdresser, spa therapist, beauty therapist, aromatherapist Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £16,000 a year.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Hairdressing to Beauty Therapy; Foundation Degree in Salon Management.

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IT & Telecoms

From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and fibre optics, IT & Telecoms are a major part of life – it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. The IT side of things is all about computers and information systems – designing them, developing them, making them, selling them and installing them. 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. Job roles: IT trainer, helpdesk assistant, telecoms technician, customer service representative.

Salary: Starting £16,000 - £20,000 for IT and £12,000 - £15,000 for Telecoms.

Qualifications: IT Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

Maritime

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.

Motor Vehicles

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).

Public Services

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.

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.

Transport & Logistics

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.

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Derbyshire Key colleges: Buxton College, Chesterfield College, Derby College.

Key university: University of Derby. y!

Railway, automotive and aerospace sectors are vital to Derby’s econom Rolls like rs employe major They provide 36% of Derby’s employment with Royce, Bombardier and Toyota. All of these areas are expected to keep growing over the next few years too.

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Lincolnshire Key colleges: Boston College, Grantham College, Lincoln College, New College Stamford.

Key universities: Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, University of Lincoln.

The food and drink sector is big in Lincolnshire, particularly in the rural areas. Famous brands like Branston Ltd call Lincolnshire home. The agricultural side of food production tends to be based around coastal Lincolnshire whilst the preparation and packaging of food is largely based in the south of the county. It is expected to grow in coming years too!

The Lincolnshire coast is also a popular UK tourist destination and is home to a large Butlins complex which can offer loads of fun careers; some of the UK’s famous entertainers began as Butlins redcoats, including Michael Barrymore and Darren Day. The future is bright for business in Lincolnshire too.

Lincoln Leadership and Management Centre is being created at the University of Lincoln to help develop the skills of business leaders in the region! This could be a boost to local small and medium companies.

Key employers: Interflora, Batemans Brewery, Butlins.

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Rutland Over 30% of Rutland’s workforce works in Public Admin, Education and Health, but England’s smallest coun ty also attracts a fair few tourists and visitors. As a result the second bigg est employer is the hospitality industry with those working in distribution, hotels and restaurants making up the largest grou p.

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SIZE OF THE EAST MIDLANDS WORKFORCE IN EACH INDUSTRY (TOTAL 2,175,600)

Size of the East Midlands Workforce in Each Industry 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 0

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Apprenticeships within Serco Apprenticeships within Serco are key as we recruit the new talent we need to continue delivering high quality services. Apprenticeships are available in numerous diverse sectors within Serco as we continue to grow the scale and breath of the programme.

We do all we can to make sure apprentices get maximum learning from the job and are supported through their studies and into employment.

Serco improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service, including health, education, transport, science and defence. Our private sector customers are industryleading organisations in a wide variety of markets.

We have nearly 50 years’ experience of helping our customers achieve their goals. Many want us to improve their productivity and service quality. Others need us to support their rapid growth.

Government customers face crucial issues such as economic development, congestion, security and climate change. They value the innovation and passion we bring to these challenges, and the collaborative, flexible and imaginative way we work.

Serco is a values-led company with a culture and ethos that is at the heart of everything we do. We give our people real

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responsibility, allowing them to put their ideas into practice and to truly make a difference for our customers and the public.

Our people strategy is at the heart of our approach, it’s designed to ensure we continue to have the people and expertise we need to face today’s challenges and those ahead of us. It recognises that a good business depends on good people. This drives our commitment to support our national Apprenticeship programme which has enabled us to recruit some exciting new talent into the business.

Our approach has made us one of the world’s leading service companies and our vision is to be the world’s greatest. Our service ethos means that our customers come back to us again and again.

These long-term relationships help us to meet their changing needs and to do what we do best... ..bringing service to life.

At Serco we find that apprentices are motivated, flexible and loyal.

They bring increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed, competent workforce.

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Current Apprenticeship Programmes within Serco Aeronautical – Avionic

Customer Service

General Engineering Craftsmen

Mechanical Building Maintenance

Aeronautical – Ground Radio

Digital Satellite Communications

Ground Support Equipment Technician

Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Aeronautical – Mechanical

Electro-Technical

Quality Assurance -Health and Safety

Plumbing

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Electro-Mechanical

Health and Social Care

Project Engineering

Boilermaker

Electronic Systems Engineering

Horticulture

Project Management

Building Services

Electrical Systems Engineering

IT Support Technician

Shipwright

Business Administration

Engineering Maintenance

Leisure and Tourism

Support Services

Childcare

Facilities Management

Life Guard

Aircraft Survival Equipment

Contact Centre Operations

Finance

Management

Team Leading

Custodial Care

Fitness Instruction

Marine Seamen – Deckhand

Warehouse Management

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Lee Carrick looks forward to the future with a Serco Apprenticeship Lee Catterick, turned his life around when he was given the opportunity to train as a horticulture Apprentice. Lee is just one of the young people to take up the Apprenticeships offered by our grounds maintenance team at the London Borough of Newham, in association with agricultural college Capel Manor.

Leaving school at 13, Lee got in with a ‘bad crowd’ and spent a year in prison. Now, he enjoys his work and looks forward to the future: “The best bit of my Apprenticeship? Getting up and going to work – doing something that gives me a feeling of self-worth. As an Apprentice I’m learning a skilled trade, a recognised trade, and I’m earning while I’m learning. All in one. The bonus is there’s a qualification.”

The Senior Supervisor and Lee’s mentor John, says: “Lee is enthusiastic about whatever we ask him to do. I think he will be a credit to himself and the Apprenticeship scheme.”

The horticultural industry as a whole desperately needs skills to be passed down to the next generation. “A lot of people are already coming up to retirement age and we will lose their skills,” explains John. “Through apprentices those skills are passed on and shared.

Our apprentices are full-time, they’re part of the team and do a vast range of jobs.”

Our UK and Ireland Apprenticeship Footprint 2012

Throughout Serco, we appreciate the potential of young people and place great significance on providing them with the opportunities to develop the skills and experience necessary to enter work. We are delighted to be offering these opportunities, which are exciting for the people involved and the company, as we look to recruit the new talent we need to continue delivering high quality services for all our customers.

Christopher Hyman Chief Executive, Serco Group

Apprentice Varty Completes the Apprenticeship in Customer Services As part of our commitment to employee development the Apprenticeship in Customer Service is offered to all employees enrolled in The Listening Academy which is an adviser development programme offered to contact centre staff in Serco.

Matthew Varty was one of the first employees at our site in Newcastle to complete his Apprenticeship in Customer Service.

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This is what Matthew and his Team Manager had to say: Matthew said, “I was really keen to progress so I often came in early or stayed late after shifts to work with the assessors – who were really helpful. They helped me through my Numeracy and Literacy assessments as well as the Key skills and communication workbooks. I’m really pleased to have been the first person on the Newcastle site to have passed this. I feel I have achieved a lot and I’m really looking forward to getting my certificate.”

Matthew’s Team Manager Scott High said, “I’m really proud that Matthew is the first person on site to complete his Apprenticeship. He’s been really enthusiastic throughout the process and has consistently displayed great customer service skills – something which is starting to rub off on his colleagues. Well done Matthew!”

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