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Issue 5 - Summer 2012

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Issue 5 | London 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 leavers

problem page

17 Construction sector

21 Hair & Beauty Sector

10 Qualifications table

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

Get a career that never goes out of style

25 Transport &

logistics sector

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

12 Life Stories

Build a successful career for yourself

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

A fleet of careers that keep our world moving forward

29 Environmental &

land-based sector

Consider a career out in the fresh air

33 Sport & fitness sector

How about a healthy career helping people stay fit?

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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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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Life Stories Rokas is part of the Vocation Nation

Jason’s cousin follows in his footsteps

Rokas is studying a Level 3 NVQ in Catering & Hospitality at Tower Hamlets College.

He started on the Level 2 course, and once completed, decided to further his develop his skills on the next level.

Jason Wilkinson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing & IT

Rokas chose to study at Tower Hamlets College because it had a very good reputation. His favourite thing about studying at the College is that he gets lots of help from his tutors and he really enjoys the course he is on.

The practical experience Rokas gains on his course is valuable for employment. He runs the kitchen on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes for prep and service. He and his peers prepare and cook lots of different dishes for staff to buy in Canary View, the College’s brand new restaurant overlooking Canary Wharf. When the College restaurant was first opened, Rokas was part of the catering team that prepared and cooked a three-course dinner for over 30 guests.

I was inspired by my uncle to study Computing & IT. We have a family business and I work there in the summer holidays – this definitely helps with my learning as I can put some of the things I have learnt at college into practice. I enjoy the technical side of things and like to find out how things work.

My experience at the College has been very positive.

The lecturers are very knowledgeable and have a wealth of industry experience – which is great as they understand what it is like in the real world.

The highlight of his time at the College so far was having his hard work recognised at the Student Achievement Awards. Rokas was selected to win the Student of the Year Award for Catering and Hospitality for his commitment to his studies.

After completing my Level 3 course I plan to do an HND for two years and then go on to university for one year to complete a degree and eventually go into the family business. I know that after completing my education I will have plenty of options open to me.

Rokas currently works part-time at prestigious restaurant, Hush, in West London. When he completes the Level 3 NVQ, he would like to work at the restaurant full-time. Rokas hopes to run his own restaurant in the future.

I would definitely recommend Uxbridge College to anyone who wants to experience great learning - my cousin has just enrolled after hearing about my time at the College.”

For more information, please contact our Student Advisors: call 020 7510 7777 e-mail advice@tower.ac.uk text ‘reg’ to 88020

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“I chose to study at Uxbridge College as I had heard that it was an outstanding college with a good reputation. I knew they had invested heavily in their IT facilities so knew that my learning experience will be enhanced. To me Uxbridge College was the best option.

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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

Apprentices at Lambeth College Twenty-two year old Dean Vassell is currently enjoying earning and learning with Lambeth College.

He is completing a Business and Administration Apprenticeship and working in the post of Library and ILT Centre Facilitator based at the College’s Vauxhall Centre. He is one of five new apprentices recently taken on by the college with the intention of providing work-based training opportunities for young people. In this role, his duties consist of helping students and staff with IT applications, the issue and return of books, overall management and administration of his area of work and general enquiry desk duties.

Dean says: “I’m really enjoying the experience that this Apprenticeship at Lambeth College is giving me. One day I would like to own and run my own business, perhaps in website design and online services, but I want to have some experience of working for a real employer, seeing first-hand how the world of work operates and how businesses function. Working at Lambeth College has given me a greater insight to working with other people and the public. I enjoy helping students and I’m learning a lot about IT applications and networks. More importantly, I am earning a real wage whilst I learn.

I think this is a great chance for me and I would recommend the Apprenticeships programme at Lambeth College to everyone.”

For more information call 020 7501 5000 or visit www.lambethcollege.ac.uk

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Life Stories Healthcare apprenticeship leads to career in nursing Adult Nursing student, Sarita Shahi, began her studies as a Healthcare Apprentice at the College of Haringey Enfield and North East London.

Sponsored by Haringey NHS, Sarita worked extremely hard in her role and on completion went on to study for a Higher Education Diploma in Nursing.

Now studying for a degree in Adult Nursing at Kings College London, Sarita acknowledges how her apprenticeship helped her get to where she is today.

“It was a very useful insight in the healthcare industry,” says 24 year old Sarita. “It allowed me to be sure it was what I wanted to do before I continued my studies. I worked alongside healthcare professionals and really got to know how the sector works.”

Sarita is in the first year of her degree and hopes to go on to do a Post Graduate Course in Nursing.

For more information about apprenticeships at the College, visit: www.conel.ac.uk

An adventurous future for Kristian Kristian Torres, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Travel and Tourism Originally from the Philippines, Kristian moved to London a few years ago. He enjoys the city so much that he applied for a job as a London Ambassador and will be working at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of his job, Kristian will be based in Trafalgar Square, helping tourists make their way around the capital and recommending great places to visit.

Kristian is studying Travel and Tourism, where he can combine work experience with modules such as event management, which he hopes will enable him to work in hotel management or adventure tourism.

Kristian said: “I enjoy life at Westminster Kingsway College because it is interesting and diverse; you always meet new people and our teachers are approachable and helpful. I’m also very proud that I’ll be representing the city as there is so much to do here. I love studying in the heart of London and can’t wait to work there over the summer.”

For more information call 0870 060 9800 or visit www.westking.ac.uk

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THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

43,000 Number of new workers are needed in the sector each year

37%

Of people in this sector are self employed

Supervisory roles can pay as much as

Your work could be admired by people for years to come…

£45,000 a year!

Construction Apprentices earn around

£8,700 !

in their first year

It’s not just for the boys – almost 200,000 women work in this sector too

There are over 2.35 million people employed in this sector in the UK

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Construction 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!

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:

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 and you may be called on to produce decorative and interesting effects.

Starting salary: ranging between £17,000 - £28,000

Plastering

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £17,000 - £28,000

Plumbing

Their 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.

Starting salary: ranging between £16,500 - £35,000

Painting and decorating

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £17,000 - £23,000

Civil engineering

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £15,000 - £37,000

Carpentry and joinery

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £17,000 - £31,000

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Scaffolding

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.

Starting salary: ranging between£17,000 - £26,000

Surveying

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.

Starting salary: ranging between£15,000 - £37,000

Salary 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.

lOndon focus While the recession hit the construction industry pretty hard, things are starting to look up. The coming 2012 Games and new housing initiatives have helped the construction sector grow by 2% each year, so now’s a good time to get qualifications – you’ll be able to hit the ground running and take advantage of the new job opportunities.

Fast Facts

• The sector here employs around 335,830 people.

• Each year, the construction industry will need roughly 6,000 new recruits.

• Joiners, interior fitters and painters and decorators will be in most demand.

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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 are NVQ level 2: 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 are NVQ level 3: 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.

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: • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Electronics • Maths • Physics.

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.

The Apprenticeship Programme appealed to me as I could get quality work experience and training whilst also being paid.

Being a Civil Engineer is great as I love working outside and like to have a variety in my job. Each day is different as there are always new problems to solve!

Every day you learn something new – which is part of what makes the Apprenticeship Programme such a great opportunity. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering a career in Civil Engineering.

At BAM Nuttall, everyone is approachable and will go out of their way to help you. They help you to track your progress and you will have regular reviews throughout the Apprenticeship Programme. BAM Nuttall are a fantastic company to work for and there is lots of focus on development and progression.

I am glad I had the opportunity to join the Apprenticeship Programme and I am looking forward to a long and successful career at BAM Nuttall.

You can apply for the BAM Nuttall Apprenticeship Programme from 1st May 2012. You will need to visit www.bamnuttall.co.uk/trainingtraineeship where you’ll see a link to the online application form.

Please note, for an application to be considered you will need to attach your CV (in Word format).

If you have any questions regarding the programme or applying please contact Rebecca Richards on 0121 561 6559 or alternatively email rebecca. richards@bamnuttall.co.uk

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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Hair and Beauty Sector

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Hair & Beauty 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 health and beauty…

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.

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

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 to £17,000 (with experience) a year.

Spa therapy

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.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 – £14,000 a year.

Nail services

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, as well as nail enhancements like wraps and hot wax treatments. Nail technicians are also skilled in creative nail art, which includes air brushing designs on the nail.

Starting salary: ranging between £10,000 to £15,000 a year.

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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 barbering to spa therapy. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Barbering • Beauty Therapy • Hairdressing • Nail 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: • Barbering • Beauty Therapy • Hairdressing • Nail Services • Spa Therapy.

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 and experience rather than academic qualifications; but if you’re interested in management or a support role, here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Business Studies • Economics • ICT.

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. 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.

Danielle (pictured far right) begun her career in hairdressing by working as a Junior Assistant in a salon, and when invited by her employer to Shears Academy’s show last year, Danielle knew she wanted to train with Shears Academy, and what’s more, enter and win next years’ event, and that’s exactly what she did! Her amazing model, No 5 dazzled the judges to become the winning entry, and following so closely by only 3 points behind, was Kirsty (pictured second left) with her equally stunning Model, No 9 (far left).

The event is held by Shears Academy each year to celebrate the Year’s graduates and achievers, but no hairdressing event is ever complete without a catwalk presentation!

Danielle said “its lots of hard work and quite scary, but so exciting to see your work presented on stage in front of a large audience!”

Danielle is employed at Go West, SE3, her employer Sue said “We enter the show every year, and this year’s win has definitely made it worth all the effort, I’m really proud!”

Kirsty, who is a Junior Assistant at David Rae Hair Spa, Petts Wood, Kent, is graduating in spring, progressing to a Junior Stylist role.

Jade, the winning model, is now enrolled on Shears Academy Customer Service course and will progress to hairdressing, and is hoping to enter and win next year’s Event!

For more information on Hairdressing, Barbering and Customer Service training opportunities, please call Carole at Shears Academy on 020 8461 3504 or visit us at: www.shearsacademy.co.uk

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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Transport & Logistics Sector

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Transport & logistics It’s all about movement – passengers travelling from A to B, goods being transported across the country, letters being sent across town, imports arriving in our ports from other countries…it’s truly a fast-moving industry!

This diverse sector deals with the efficient movement of people and goods. It can be broken down into two major areas: ‘transport’, which covers the people moving side of things like buses, trains, taxis, aeroplanes and the Underground – and ‘logistics,’ which covers the movement of goods and products across the country and abroad.

The UK transport industry is absolutely huge – it employs over 560,000 people across the different subsectors. Our logistics industry is worth £14.5 billion and employs around 2.3 million people in over 195,000 companies.

Both transport and logistics industries require skilled mechanics to keep the vehicles running, drivers to operate the vehicles safely, and organised people behind the scenes keeping the whole operation running to schedule.

Here are some of the main areas within this sector:

Rail transport operations

It’s no simple feat to keep our railway network running to schedule – we need people to drive the trains, take fares, assist customers, operate the signals and more. You could work for the Underground or above ground. With new high speed rail systems being proposed by government there will be more opportunities in this area in the future.

Starting salary: Around £13,000 a year.

Airports

It takes more than pilots to keep plane passengers safe – air traffic controllers help planes land safely and baggage handlers make sure luggage reaches the right destination.

This sector is continually growing, with more and more flights every year. There are also lots of customer service roles throughout airports.

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

Engineering and maintenance

Transport and logistics rely heavily on vehicles – trains, buses, aeroplanes, vans, cars and motorcycles – so the sector needs people with the skills to keep them running. You could learn how to service sections of rail or fix lorries, depending on your interests. Maintenance specialists are also vital to our railways and motorways.

Starting salary: ranging between Between £16,000 and £19,000 a year.

Mail services

This deals with the collection, processing and delivery of mail and packages. The Royal Mail is the largest employer, but there are lots of other specialist mail providers like FedEx who have grown with the popularity of internet shopping. You could sort in a processing centre or be out and about, making deliveries.

Starting salary: ranging between £12,500 and £17,000 a year.

Driving & carrying goods

This covers the transport and delivery of goods by both light vehicles (like motorcycles and van) and large goods vehicles (like lorries). Large goods vehicle driving requires a special type of driving license. There are over 300,000 HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) drivers in the UK. Starting salary: ranging between £10,500 and £12,500 a year.

Warehouse & storage

An essential part of transport and logistics, this area deals with the movement and storage of goods. It involves more than just lifting and moving things around – it takes organisation skills to manage inventory and specialist skills to operate forklifts and other machinery. Many roles in warehouse & storage are admin or management roles.

Earnings: Around £13,000 a year.

London focus As the nation’s capital with millions of residents, London has an extensive public transportation sector – one that’s growing to accommodate the 2012 Games. Also, London’s logistics sector is worth about £8 billion a year and employs 5% of the whole workforce. So there’s lots of opportunities out there…

Fast facts:

• There are nearly 110,000 people working in passenger transport.

• The sector employs 220,800 people in logistics here.

• Postal services is the second largest sub-sector, employing 15% of the logistics workforce in the capital.

• 25,400 people here work in air freight.

• 9,100 people in the capital work as couriers .

• 8,900 people work in road haulage.

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Cynthia “With the support I get on the apprenticeship I know I can be successful”

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. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 2: • Aviation Operations on the Ground • Cabin Crew • Driving Goods Vehicles • Mail Services • Passenger Carrying Vehicles Driving – Bus and Coach • Purchasing and Supply Management • Rail Transport Engineering • Rail Services • Traffic Office • Transport Engineering & Maintenance • Warehouse and Storage.

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: • Driving Goods Vehicles • Logistics Operations Management • Purchasing and Supply Management • Rail Transport Engineering • Transport Engineering and Maintenance.

You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in: • Purchasing and Supply Management.

A Levels

My realisation When I first heard about this apprenticeship I was at secondary school doing GCSE’s not sure what I was going to do next. I read the information about the LU Operational Apprenticeship and had to do an application, some tests, a role play and an interview. When I was told I had got the job I was speechless at first.

My skills I’ve now done my Customer Service Advisor (CSA) training which involves hands on learning and that’s what I like doing, not just sitting in a classroom. I learned to work with customers, first aid, fire safety, and making public announcements. I also went out to busy stations like Kings Cross and Liverpool St and put what I’d learned into practice. Stepping out and working face-to-face with the public was a real challenge but now I’ve done it I feel I’ve really built up my confidence. Now my CSA training is over I’m enjoying my first work placement at Piccadilly Station Find out about this and other apprenticeships at www.tfl.gov.uk/apprentices

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. As many of the skills needed in the industry there aren’t specific A Levels that are the key to the sector. However if you’re interested in management aspects here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Business Studies • Economics

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 some interesting subjects, such as air transport 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.

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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Capel Manor College is the largest land-based college in London, offering courses for those interested in a career working with plants, trees, flowers or animals. Our students regularly win awards and many go on to set up their own businesses or have fulfilling careers in the green sector.

Ofsted lists our strengths as:

• Excellent standards of work in horticulture and landscaping, garden design and floristry.

• Highly qualified and vocationally experienced teachers.

• Excellent specialist teaching resources.

Five centres across London, including our 30-acre country estate in Enfield, and grounds in parks including Regent’s Park, Crystal Palace Park and Gunnersbury Park. We also have a centre within Barking and Dagenham College.

Courses in: horticulture, animal care, floristry, garden design, arboriculture, countryside studies and saddlery.

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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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London Focus Around 48,000 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 30% of the workforce is self-employed.

There are a number of areas within this sector that you could work in, including floristry, landscaping, animal care and environmental conservation. The subsector with the most employees here is horticulture, landscaping and sports turf.

Fast facts:

• There are around 5,650 environmental and land based businesses in London.

• 96% of employees in this sector work full time.

• 16% of the sector’s establishments in London have at least one vacancy.

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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.

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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SPORT & Fitness SECTOR 16-24 year olds make up 24% of the employees in this sector

2%

Sporting industries employ 2% of all UK workers

More than 2 million people volunteer to get involved in sports every week. It’s a good way to get ahead with a sporting career!

58% Of the workforce in this sector is female

£30,000

per year (You could be earning more than this as senior staff)

Don’t want to be stuck behind a desk? Get paid to enjoy your hobbies ...

What do employees in this sector do?

Sport and Recreation – 311,200 employees Health and Fitness – 43,200 employees Playwork – 126,600 employees Outdoors – 21,900 employees

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SPORT & FITNESS You don’t have to be a world-class athlete for a career in sport. With the build-up to London 2012, now’s the perfect time to get involved in this booming sector…

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. For example, behind every professional football player are the people running the club, maintaining the pitch, training the players, keeping the spectators safe and so on – and that’s just football.

This sector is about more than just sport – it’s about promoting health and fitness, helping people enjoy the outdoors and public health. No matter what your interests or physical abilities are, there’s a rewarding career path for you.

Here are some of the main areas within this thriving industry – you can take a vocational route into any of them.

Exercise & Fitness

This is about helping people stay fit and healthy, and includes roles like personal trainer, fitness instructor, yoga instructor and swimming teacher.

You could work for a gym or leisure centre, or be self-employed and choose your own hours. All types of people need fitness instructors, from children to the elderly or high level athletes.

Coaching

Coaches are needed to teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. They help teams and individuals train to reach their full potential. Coaches need to get a special qualification recognised by their sport’s national governing body. These roles vary greatly depending on the sport and skill level, volunteering is a good way to get started in this career.

Playwork

Playworkers organise and lead play activities for children (aged between 4 and 15) in after-school clubs, play schemes and youth clubs. This is one of the job roles in which you can use take a Foundation Degree to get ahead.

Activity Leadership

Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors. They lead a wide range of expeditions and trips, such as walking, hiking, canoeing and rock climbing. You need good people and leadership skills, and to be a natural with young people to be a successful activity leader.

Spectator Control

Event stewards and marshals make sure crowds are safe and under control at matches and other large events. You can do an NVQ in spectator safety, some of the key areas include: teamwork, conflict management and dealing with emergencies.

Operations

It takes all sorts of people to run a leisure centre or gym, from leisure centre assistants and managers to cleaning and maintenance staff. Sports management can include anything from making sure the facilities are maintained properly to making sure everything financial is in order too.

What will I earn?

For all of these areas, salaries start around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Senior staff could earn more than £30,000.

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London Focus Over 70,000 people are employed in this sector in London; this includes 12% of the UK’s practicing coaches, that’s around 143,000 people. The sector is about to get bigger too, the world’s biggest sporting event, The Olympic Games, is going to be held in London in 2012; they’re going to need a lot of employees to keep it running smoothly!

Fast facts:

• There are over 70,000 sport and fitness sector employees in London.

• There are around 3,600 workplaces in this sector based here.

• 30% of establishments here have a vacancy.

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Apprenticeships

The Apprenticeship in active leisure and learning covers a wide range of career paths, whether you’d like to coach, be a fitness instructor, lead outdoor activities or run a leisure centre. You’ll learn on the job while attending a college or training provider on day release, and earn the right qualifications that will help you progress. So even though this is the only NVQ level 2 Apprenticeship framework in the sector it can take you a number of directions: • Active Leisure and Learning.

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: • Active Leisure and Learning • Facilities Management • Sporting Excellence.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below, but which ones are right for you depend on what role you want to do. As there are so many varied careers in the industry, from coaching to operations, no single subject is right for everyone, but here are some which could set you in the right direction: • Biology (Human) • Leisure Studies • Sport and Physical Education.

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 can be done in playwork and youth studies.

Case Study 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

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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THE IMPERIAL APPRENTICE PROGRAMME At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we need people with business administration experience and qualifications, and our apprenticeship programme can help you to achieve both.

The Imperial Apprentice programme is offering Business Administration Apprenticeships throughout 2012.

Why become an Imperial Apprentice?

Our apprentices say they like our apprenticeships because: • There is a variety of work • You can work independently and are given responsibility • There is a friendly welcome and the people are supportive and helpful • There is a dedicated study day each week • You can earn while you learn • You can access the NHS discounts website as well as discounts at local retailers • 80% of people who complete the programme go on to work for the Trust

Who are Imperial?

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK employing nearly 10,000 staff based at 3 main hospital sites in London: Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith, W6; St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, W2; and Hammersmith Hospital in East Acton, W12.

We particularly welcome applications from people who live locally to one of our hospital sites.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Imperial Apprentice programme please email imperial@londonapprenticeship.co.uk. Alternatively see our advert on the London Apprenticeship Company Website: www.imperialapprentices.co.uk

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92%

The NHS is Europe’s biggest employer – with over 1.3 million staff

of job vacancies require IT skills

2.5 million people are employed in manufacturing in the UK

293,000 Around 293,000 people work in agriculture in the UK

The UK retail industry is the 3rd largest in the world

Construction provides employment for 2.35 million people in the UK

678,000

people work in creative industries in the UK Over 1.1 million people are employed in financial services

270,800 There are 270,800 chefs in the UK

1/5 Engineering makes up 1/5 of the UK economy

There are loads of opportunities right on your doorstep, find your perfect career...

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Your career, your choice Wondering what other careers are out there?

Here are some of the other sectors in your region...

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.

Business & Finance

This 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.

Job roles: Accounts assistant, payroll assistant, admin assistant, bank cashier, trainee accountant.

Salary: Starting between £13,000 and £20,000.

Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Business & Admin and Financial Services; A-level Traineeships; 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.

Entrepreneurial

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.

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.

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Apprenticeship Scheme Are you 16 - 18?

Thinking about a career in construction?

Do you want to become an Apprentice Plumber, Carpenter, Electrician, Gas Engineer?

The Hackney Homes Apprenticeship Scheme gives the borough's young people a chance to play a part in building Hackney's future.

It is designed to give you a chance to learn a trade within the repairs and maintenance industry. The training is high quality and provides you with real work experience and an industry recognised NVQ qualification.

Do I need qualifications?

You will need to have a good standard of literacy and numeracy for all trades, acheiving Grade C or above in both Maths and English GCSE. For more information visit our website at www.hackneyhomes.org.uk/layout-work-apprentices.htm Applications open in May 2012.

Are you 16-18 and thinking about a career in childcare?

QCF Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People’s Workforce.

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid

Would you like to be earning while you are learning?

To enrol now or for further information on all the courses we offer call Emma on:

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Retail

Manufacturing

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.

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.

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 or 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.

Travel & Hospitality

This sector helps people enjoy themselves during their free time and holidays. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, pamper us in salons, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. You could be a chef, a spa therapist or even a member of air cabin crew! While working hours often take place when other people are enjoying themselves (evenings and weekends), many prefer escaping the typical 9-5 lifestyle.

Job roles: Travel agent, waiter, trainee chef, air cabin crewmember.

Salary: Starting between £11,000 and £16,000 a year.

Qualifications: Travel Services and Hospitality & Catering Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees in Hospitality Management.

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At Redbridge College we offer something different to school. Our great choice of Apprenticeships, BTECs, Diplomas and work-based NVQs will help prepare you for university or the world of work.

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YOUR REGION London is home to the largest workforce in Europe and is vital to the global economy. Here’s a look at the different regions is Greater London, and their key sectors...

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Central London is home to nearly half of the whole city’s businesses. It’s the hub of London’s business & finance sector as well as its tourist, leisure and entertainment industries. Every day, around 1.6 million people commute into Central London for work.

Financial capital: this area dominates the world in areas such as investment banking and insurance. All 20 of the world’s largest international insurance companies are active here. Only New York can compete with London as a financial hub.

Media, design and fashion buzz: fashion houses of all sizes make their home here. Soho is home to one of the world’s most active media and creative clusters.

Culture and entertainment: this area is home to the world’s largest theatre district, two world heritage sites — The Palace of Westminster and Tower of London — and some of the greatest collections of art galleries such as the National Gallery and Tate Modern.

Key sectors by borough • Camden – fashion, digital, media & design.

• City of London – business & finance.

• Islington – IT & telecoms.

• Kensington and Chelsea – creative, digital & media.

• Lambeth – business & finance, customer service & admin.

• Southwark – business & finance.

• Wandsworth – creative, digital & media.

• Westminster – creative, digital & media, IT & telecoms.

Key colleges: Barking and Dagenha m College, Bexley College, Brooke House Sixth Form College, Christ the King Sixth Form College, Greenwich Com munity College, Hackney Community College, Havering Colle ge, Lewisham College, Newham College of Further Educatio n, Newham Sixth Form College, Redbridge College, Sir Geo rge Monoux College, Tower Hamlets College, Key universities: University of Lon don (19 colleges and institutes across London), Universit y of East London, University of Greenwich.

This is one of the most exciting and fast-changing parts of London, thanks to Canary Wharf and the upcoming Olympic Games. It’s also a buzzing creative area , home to fashion designers, digital media companies, artists and galleries.

Plans are underway for an ‘East Lond on Tech City’ which will stretch from Shoreditch to the Olympic site in Stratford, forming a ‘silicon city’ for creative companies.

Google, Intel, Facebook, Cisco and Silicon Valley Bank have alrea dy agreed to invest in the area; with Google creating an ‘Inno vation Hub’ that will bring together their researchers, develope rs and academics.

Key sectors by borough • Barking and Dagenham – engi neering, motor vehicle, manufacturing, transport & logistics.

• Bexley – manufacturing, creative, digital & media, transport & logistics.

• Greenwich – manufacturing, trave l & hospitality.

• Hackney – creative, digital & med ia, business & finance, food & drink.

• Havering – business & finance, manufacturing, customer service (contact centres).

• Lewisham – business & finance, creative, digital & media.

• Newham – construction, manufac turing, transport & logistics.

• Redbridge – business & finance, customer service & admin.

• Tower Hamlets – business & finan ce, IT & telecoms.

South London halton College, Coulsdon Key colleges: Bromley College, Cars College, Kingston kin Rus College, Croydon College, John ge, Colle College, South Thames on (19 colleges and institutes Key universities: University of Lond Roehampton University. across London), Kingston University, & finance. The local South London is all about business sector is dominated by the dominance of the financial services r key sectors include strong transport links to the City. Othe creative industries and ing, neer retail, civil and mechanical engi icular with a brand part in grow to set is manufacturing. Retail truction in Croydon. new American style mall due for cons America, AIG & Heineken.

Major companies: Nestlé, Bank of Key sectors by borough ice & admin.

• Bromley - retail, customer serv tics. logis & t • Croydon – retail, transpor IT & logistics. l, retai – es ham • Kingston-Upon-T

tics. logis & t spor tran • Merton – l, business & finance, • Richmond-Upon-Thames – retai IT & telecoms.

• Sutton – health & social care.

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Are you interested in finding employment that helps you to earn a wage while you complete a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship qualification?

If you’re a Camden resident and between 16-24 years old (and don’t have a degree or Level 4 qualification) then Camden Apprenticeships can support you by offering:

• information, advice and guidance to find out your interests and help you choose the right job • pre and post employment support, offering recruitment advice that matches your skills to the job.

For more information:

mail apprenticeships@ camden.gov.uk.

Call Nina Scuffil, apprenticeship project officer on 0207 974 1736 or text 07909990074

Visit our website: camden. gov.uk/apprenticeships ‘Like’ our Camden Apprenticeships page on Facebook and receive regular updates about our vacancies and skill sessions.

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IN LONDON When it comes to career opportunities there’s no better place to be!

Here is just a snapshot of employment in the capital...

SIZE OF THE LONDON WORKFORCE IN EACH INDUSTRY (TOTAL 4,932,500) Size of the London 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

Average Pay in London Full-time workers £650.90 (Weekly) £17.40 (Hourly)

Male

full-time workers £706.40 (Weekly) £18.25 (Hourly)

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London Workforce Qualifications LON NVQ level 4 + - 41.9% NVQ level 3 - 12.1% Trade Apprenticeships - 1.7% NVQ level 2 - 11.6% NVQ level 1 - 9% Other Qualifications - 13.8% No Qualifications - 9.9%

Female

full-time workers £585.20 (Weekly) £15.77 (Hourly)

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Your career in fashion retail starts here If you’re interested in...

Retail Business

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Buying

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Merchandising

Garment Construction

Visual Merchandising

Graphic Design

Styling

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Why study at the FRA rather than at your local school or college?

It is the link between what you are studying at the Academy and what goes on and is expected by the fashion retail industry that makes learning at the FRA so rewarding and meaningful.

You will gain all the skills and experience to make you “job ready” for a career in the retail industry

Opportunities at University entry level The FRA offers a choice of three one year courses for students 18+ as an alternative to going to University.

Case Study Liam Price Assistant Merchandiser “Attending The Fashion Retail Academy provided me with a firm footing in the retail industry. I enjoyed my year at the Academy and gained so much experience, met so many influential people and got a job at the end of it as a Merchandise Management Development Partner at John Lewis Plc! I learnt so much in one year that I was immediately able to use in my job.” Liam is now an Assistant Merchandiser in online brands at New Look.”

At the end of these courses you will be ready for an exciting career in the sector.

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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

Aeronautical Apprentices, RNAS Yeovilton

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.

Motor Vehicle Apprentice, RAF Cranwell

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

Bike Mechanic – Barclays Cycle Hire London

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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Lesley Watson, UK Apprenticeship Manager, Serco

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Chair Apprenticeship Ambassador Network SouthWest of England, National Apprenticeship Service

To apply for a Serco Apprenticeship log-on to the Apprenticeship Vacancies Website

Apprenticeships@serco.com

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.

Apprentice Team Building 2011: International Fire Training Center

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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Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute www.hgsi.ac.uk Greenwich Community College 0845 871 4141 www.gcc.ac.uk 020 8488 4800 Haringey Sixth Form Centre www.haringey6.ac.uk Havering FE College 020 8376 6000 www.havering-college.ac.uk 01708 455011 Harrow College www.harrow.ac.uk Newham College of Further 020 8909 6000 Education www.newham.ac.uk Regent’s College 020 8257 4446 www.regents.ac.uk 0207 487 7700 Newham Sixth Form College www.newvic.ac.uk Sir George Monoux College 020 8279 1001 www.george-monoux.ac.uk 020 8523 3544 Redbridge College www.redbridge-college.ac.uk Southgate College 0208 548 7400 www.southgate.ac.uk 020 8982 5050 Tower Hamlets College www.tower.ac.uk Stanmore College 020 7510 7777 www.stanmore.ac.uk 0208 420 7700 Waltham Forest College www.waltham.ac.uk 020 8501 8000 Woodhouse College www.woodhouse.ac.uk 020 8445 1210 Working Men’s College www.wmcollege.ac.uk 020 7255 4700

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Bromley College www.bromley.ac.uk 020 8295 7000 Carshalton College www.carshalton.ac.uk 020 8544 4444

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WEST LONDON Duff Miller College www.duffmiller.com 0207 225 0577 Ealing Hammersmith and West London College www.wlc.ac.uk 0800 980 2175 Kensington & Chelsea College www.kcc.ac.uk 020 7573 3600 Richmond Upon Thames College www.richmond-utcoll.ac.uk 020 8607 8000 St Dominic’s Sixth Form College www.stdoms.ac.uk 020 8422 8084 Uxbridge College www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk 01895 853333 West Thames College www.west-thames.ac.uk 020 8326 2000

Local Councils Greater London Authority www.london.gov.uk Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk Barnet London Borough Council www.barnet.gov.uk Bexley London Borough Council www.bexley.gov.uk Brent London Borough Council www.brent.gov.uk Bromley London Borough Council www.bromley.gov.uk Camden London Borough Council www.camden.gov.uk City of London www.cityoflondon.gov.uk Corporation Croydon London Borough Council www.croydon.gov.uk

Kensington and Chelsea Royal Borough Council www.rbkc.gov.uk Lambeth London Borough Council www.lambeth.gov.uk Lewisham London Borough Council www.lewisham.gov.uk Merton London Borough Council www.merton.gov.uk Newham London Borough Council www.newham.gov.uk Redbridge London Borough Council www.redbridge.gov.uk Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council www.richmond.gov.uk Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames www.kingston.gov.uk

Ealing London Borough Council www.ealing.gov.uk

Southwark London Borough Council www.southwark.gov.uk

Enfield London Borough Council www.enfield.gov.uk

Sutton London Borough Council www.sutton.gov.uk

Greenwich London Borough Council www.greenwich.gov.uk

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Hackney London Borough Council www.hackney.gov.uk

Waltham Forest London Borough www.walthamforest.gov.uk

Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council www.lbhf.gov.uk

Wandsworth Borough Council www.wandsworth.gov.uk

Haringey London Borough Council www.haringey.gov.uk

Westminster City Council www.westminster.gov.uk

Harrow London Borough Council www.harrow.gov.uk

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Havering London Borough Council www.havering.gov.uk

Careers Box www.careersbox.co.uk

Hillingdon London Borough Council www.hillingdon.gov.uk

UCAS Progress www.ucasprogress.com

Hounslow London Borough Council www.hounslow.gov.uk Islington London Borough Council www.islington.gov.uk

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