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Open Doors – The Regional Training Prospectus

Open Doors YORKSHIRE & HUMBER edition

apprenticeships / CAREERS / training / jobs Issue 2

Spring 2011 ISSN: 2044 7140

Sector spotlight

Issue 2 | Yorkshire & Humber Edition | Spring 2011

We shed some light on working in Health & Social Care, IT, Retail, Customer Service, and much more! • Qualifications explained • Apprenticeship week • Connexions can help you

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Get the upper hand at Doncaster College By taking a course at Doncaster College, you get the skills, qualifications and experience that universities and employers are looking for. Our courses are designed to get you skilled in the right areas so you’re 100% ‘job-ready’. In addition to the ‘hands on’ nature of many of our courses, we also have excellent links with businesses and organisations in the wider community, such as the Princes Trust and even Jobcentre Plus, so that part time and full time work is more available to students to support their studies. Many of our courses also have great relationships with relevant professional bodies and public and private sector businesses – from the RAF to Sheffield Teaching hospital. These links between education and the ‘outside world’ prove invaluable to our students. We offer a different experience to schools, one that gives you more freedom and more flexibility, but, should you need us, we’ll always be there to help put you back on track. We off courses in a massive range of subject areas, including: Animal Care Art & Design Business Childcare Multimedia

IT Construction Engineering Fashion Performing Arts

Floristry Hair Beauty Hospitality & Catering Public Services

To find our more click on www.don.ac.uk, email infocentre@don.ac.uk or call 0800 358 75 75

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Hello again! Welcome to the second instalment of the Open Doors Regional Training Prospectus. It’s a new year and a great time to focus on the exciting opportunities ahead – there are so many of them right here in your area. That’s where we come in. In this second issue, we focus on some different sectors in our region, like Retail, Health & Social Care, and Travel & Hospitality. As always, we’ve covered all the other main sectors out there too. We’ve also included an article on money matters you may need to consider when choosing a training provider or college course. Since it’s a new year, we thought it would be a good time to bring out our own new website – log on, and you can receive updates about opportunities in your region in between issues. There are plenty of other people in this Prospectus who can help you get ahead – learning providers, colleges, local councils and Connexions centres.

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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 Get into training

17 Customer service & admin sector

Part 2 of 3. Here’s some advice on money matters to consider when choosing a work-based learning course

Learn the skills that can be applied to almost every area of business!

10 Qualifications table

21 IT & telecoms sector

12 Life Stories

25 Health & social care sector

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

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

This cutting edge sector isn’t just for the geeks, you know

If you’ve got a big heart, try a career helping others

29 Retail sector

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

33 Travel & hospitality sector

How about a career helping people enjoy themselves?

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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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Every term, we publish a new issue of Open Do ors that covers five sec you get a good idea of tors in detail so what a career in those industries would be like the sector you’re keen . Don’t worry if on isn’t one of the five – you’ll find it in our overvie sectors in the ‘Imagine w of remaining a career in...’ article. Wi th each new issue, we’ll new sectors in detail, so cover five totally make sure you look out for us next term. If there’s anything else you ’d like us to cover, or if you just want to say hel editor@opendoorsmed lo, email us at ia.co.uk. We want to ma ke sure our magazine offe you need (or just want rs everything to read about)! Happy rea ding, and hope you hav e a great term.

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The service that helps get you where you want

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Useful links, contact details and more – because you can never have too much information

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Get INto Training part 2 More and more, employers are looking for people with the right skills to do the job. Work-based learning, like an Apprenticeship, is a great way to start a career, earn qualifications and get paid...all at the same time!

On average, apprentices earn ÂŁ170 per week

Research shows that apprentices earn over ÂŁ100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees

Employers value vocational qualifications

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MONEY MATtERS When it comes to deciding on a training provider, Apprenticeship, job or college course, there are some things you might not have considered, like how much it will cost to get there each day. Here’s some information to help...

Travel costs Travel isn’t cheap, especially when you have to buy a roundtrip ticket to your college or training provider everyday. And the further from home you go, the more expensive it gets. The good news is that there’s help available. If you’re between 16 and 18 (or continuing a course you started before your 19th birthday), your local authority may be able to help you with the cost of transportation to your college or sixth form. The type of help you can get depends on where you live each local authority decides what’s suitable for the area. They may look at your family’s income, judge how far you live from the nearest college where your course is available, and other factors. Visit your local council website for more information (they’re listed on our ‘useful links’ pages).

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Usually, the help with transportation costs is only for travel within your local council. The exception is if there isn’t a suitable course in your area. If you want to attend a college farther away when you could easily go nearby, you’ll probably have to foot your own travel bill. And that can add up.

Specialist cour ses

If you want to do a specialist course that’s not available in your loc al area, there are two possible ways to get help with the extra costs of studying away from home: • Choose a colle ge that offers reside ntial bursaries for certain course s – there are close to 50 specialist resident ial centres across the country that offer extra he lp for students wh o want to study a particular course that isn’t off ered in their local area. These centres tend to sp ecialise in agriculture, art an d design courses. You have to apply directly to th e college for finan cial help. If you’re thinking of choosing a course at a specialist college, then you should start apply ing in the Autumn term of Ye ar 11. • The Residentia l Support Scheme – if the specialist college you want to go to isn’t part of the resident ial bursary schem e, don’t worry – you can sti ll apply for the Re sidential Support Scheme, which helps pay for term time accommodation if your college is too far away for you to travel there from home.

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Apprenticeships Apprenticeships involve working for an employer while studying for a qualification part time with a training provider or college (usually on day release). One of the great things about Apprenticeships is that you don’t have to pay for the training. As long as you’re between 16 and 18, your studies are 100% paid for by the government. The new National Minimum Wage means that all apprentices will be paid at least £2.50/hour. However, as your skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages – research shows that apprentices usually take home £170 a week.

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Apprentices aren’t eligible for help with transport costs, so this is definitely something to consider when choosing an Apprenticeship. You’ll have to get to both your employer and your place of study.

Young parents

Discretionary Support Funds These funds help anyon e over 16 who has trouble meeting the costs of further education at college or sixth form. They’re available through the col lege or school sixth form and can be use d for travel costs, course-related eq uipment or accommodation costs. Schools and colleges set their own criteria, which means the amou nts available may differ between institution s. If you qualify, the funding could be a direct payment to you or a payment to som eone else on your behalf. The payment cou ld be a loan that you’ll have to pay back, or a grant, which you won’t.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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You’ve got the world at your feet Apprentice Technical Engineers There are big, bright possibilities out there for people like you. So why not make the most of them with British Gas? Our apprentices mean the world to us. Many of our senior managers started off as apprentices and our investment in training and retaining our people means that nearly 92 percent are still with us five years after joining. That’s why we’re proud of our commitment to support National Apprenticeship Week again this year. At our award-winning academies, we’ve got a wealth of resources to help you become a Technical Engineer. Working in either Service and Repair or Central Heating Installation, you’ll get classroom-based learning as well as on-the-job training with local, qualified Mentor Engineers. So there’ll always be someone experienced on hand

to answer your questions and give you the support you need. Don’t worry if you don’t live near one of our academies, as we can provide accommodation if necessary. As far as the basics are concerned, you’ll need at least four GCSEs, grade C or equivalent. By the end of the course, you’ll also need to hold a full UK driving licence. If you haven’t learned to drive already, we’ve teamed up with the AA to offer discounts on lessons. Once qualified, you’ll be responsible for running your own day, so you’ll need to be customer focused and self reliant. To find out more and apply for a career at British Gas, visit www.britishgasjobs.co.uk

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Life Stories A day in the life of… Name: Helen Wilkinson Age: 20 Hobbies: Horse Riding, Young Farmers, Socialising, most active and lazy things. Job Title: Trainee Accounting Technician Location: (Currently) Internal Audit 50 South Parade, Northallerton

C – 2 years, Length of time in this role: With NYC 3 months Trainee Post – 15 months, Audit – ? The job What attracted you to this position . end the at t prospec rentice I did all Explain a day in the life: As an app s. the normal day-to-day admin task

ns I have a year Progressing to a trainee post mea and attending job in different posts learning on the it for a Aud in now am college on day release. I ughout thro el trav I t pos this In placement year. processes ain cert at ing look ts men blish NYCC esta and how ur occ ld and assessing the risks that cou rt of all repo a with h finis I these could be improved. my findings. y Friday this year I attend New College Durham ever s shortly. exam 7 of 1st my g and will be doin far? Meeting new What have been the best bits so iously college people in work and college (and obv nights out!). an apprenticeship What attracted you to apply for ncil? The job Cou with North Yorkshire County iceship as I rent app an of opportunities at the end e I could take ther ion ress imp d goo knew if I made a my training further. For more information call visit: www.realstart.co.uk

Kirsty’s looking ahead Kirsty Horsman, 20, joined BAM Nuttall as a civil-engineering apprentice just over two years ago. She thought about studying the subject at university but opted instead for the hands-on style of learning an apprenticeship offers. “There is a good mix of theory and practical training as well as block placeme nts out on site,” she commented. “Every day you learn something new, which is what makes the app renticeship such a great opportunity. I feel I learned a lot in a really short space of time as everyone I worked with was so supportive. I would highly recommend an apprenticeship to anyone looking for a career in civil engineering.” She has now completed her apprent iceship and has started her Higher National Diploma (HND) in civil engineering. The training will follo w much the same pattern as her apprenticeship and combine blocks of study at college with longer peri ods of time spent gaining experience on site. Looking further ahead, she is keep ing her options open but would like to prog ress into site management – or possibly design. For the moment, she is enjoying working on BAM Nutt all’s M3 site and looking forward to her next spell at college. For more information call 0121 561 6559 or visit www.bamnuttall.co.uk

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Apprentice Matt sings from the rooftops Matthew Timby, an apprentice from Leeds College of Building proved he is the best in his field by taking home a trio of gold medals. Matt competed in both the 2009 and 2010 National SkillBuild finals and was awarded two gold medals. In November 2010 Matt also competed ng Roofers and at the World Championship for You and Matt received e plac Team UK were awarded first ction. colle his to add to al another gold med to have won three Matthew, 24, said: “It feels fantastic of the best one as ed gold medals and to be nam competition The try. coun the in construction trainees out on top and at this level is so fierce, so to come rience I have demonstrate the expert skill and expe attained is amazing. really helps to Winning a competition like SkillBuild made all of I’ve boost your confidence and I know College and the ding inclu those who supported me, be the first will it y efull Hop d. prou my employer very industry.” step to a very promising career in the the Princes Trust Matthew has also been selected by 3 Heritage Skills l Leve NVQ ted to take part in a cove ramme. Matthew, Building Crafts Apprenticeship Prog ding student Buil of along with fellow Leeds College across the UK from ents stud Ian McCarthy are 2 of 12 the gap ges brid h whic rse cou the to be chosen for g omin a master between basic qualifications and bec that will be one craftsperson. The qualification is sites. age herit on k compulsory by 2010 to wor iceships available To find out more about the Apprent 3 222 6023 011 at Leeds College of Building call or email wbl@lcb.ac.uk. www.lcb.ac.uk

Jess makes career connection with telecoms apprenticeship An engineering apprenticeship has opened up a whole new career path for Jess Paddison. Jess, 22, from Hull, faced a highly competitive job market after training as an electrician, with many of her fellow job-seekers already having years of experience in the trade. Then she responded to a call from Yorkshire and Humber Apprentice Training Agency (YHATA), which was recruiting apprentices for Hull -based phone and broadband provider KC. “I saw the apprenticeship advertise d on the internet and just had to apply, as I’ve alwa ys been interested in the technical aspects of telecoms ,” says Jess, who is the only woman in the engineering department.” Jess will combine her job at KC with an engineering course at Hull College, with support from YHATA throughout the two-year apprentices hip. Jess is one of eight apprentices who started working at KC in November, in a variety of roles including data and systems analysis, publishi ng production and marketing. YHATA faced the challenge of iden tifying a range of training providers and working with them to develop bespoke learning frameworks for each role. YHATA director Jo Lomax says: “We worked closely with KC to source the appropriate courses for their apprentices, as the learning framewo rks must be relevant to the host employers. “With increased competition for grad uate jobs, it has become more important than ever to offer viable and credible alternatives to university. We’ re helping to keep skills in the area and increase career opportunities for young people, which is good news for everyone.” Visit www.yhata.org Call 01482 313470 Email yhata@hull-college.ac.uk

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Life Stories Bridging the gap between school and university t Name: Stephen Coldicot ool Sch ve Gro rs Mye ool: Sch h Form College College: Longley Park Sixt ersity Univ am Hall ffield She University: g ketin Mar & s ines Bus : ject Degree Sub When I left School in 2004, I had a number of options. After much consideration, I decided to study A Levels at Longley Park Sixth Form College in Sheffield. The College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels. In my two years s, IT and at College I studied A Level Busines se courses The . ting oun Acc l Leve AS Law; and us areas of vario helped provide an insight into the bridging in llent exce was business. Longley Park staff the y; ersit Univ and ool Sch the gap between nd to none seco are ities facil the and ive are support ning. which helps facilitate students’ lear ls, I applied to Following completion of my A Leve ffield Hallam study Business & Marketing at She h’ degree; dwic University. The course was a ‘San to obtain a ired requ were this meant that students een their betw ths mon ve twel for full-time paid job ents with stud ides prov This . year final second and some earn to nce a wealth of experience and a cha ies. stud year final their ing money, as well as support ffield Business I’ve recently graduated from the She and am y, ersit School at Sheffield Hallam Univ munications Com & g ketin currently working as a Mar nting leme imp and ning plan lves Officer. This invo event y, ibilit ons advertising campaigns, budget resp management and much more! 5757 or visit For more information call 0114 262 c.uk rk.a ypa www.longle

Chris Kay - Electrical Apprentice @ HETA What attracted you to the engineering industry? I was always the sort of person that didn’t particularly like academic study plus I enjoyed getting involved in DIY projects at home and was always really interested in how things went together. Engineering was a natural choice for me as it allowed me to get out of the classroom but still gain good qualifications. I also was able to earn a trade plus, at 16 years old, an all important wage! What does your typical day invo lve? Maintaining the Hull workshop and working on improvements to the building. I also get involved with the HETA schools programme to promote the HETA apprenticeship scheme. As a HETA trainee, what did you learn from the experience? I really looked up to my instructors, they where always friendly and ready to offer advice and guidance. It also helps to be constantly in an engineering environment 5 days a week. HETA creates a real working environment which you just don’t get from a college. Would you recommend the HET A Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme to othe r aspiring engineers? If so, why? Absolutely, I do believe there is no better engineering training provider in the region. You only have to look at HETA’s list of client compan ies and read the testimonials on our website to kno w that. What was most enjoyable about training at HETA? The fact that it was always practical ly biased and there was always encouragement to be better. “There are NVQ standards and then there are HETA standards!” Is what my old instructo r used to say. For more information 01482 372677 or visit www.heta.co.uk

Calderdale Training

Calderdale Training is the largest Work Based Learning provider in Calderdale and has developed partnerships with local and national companies to deliver high quality training programmes. Our main areas of Training are in Apprenticeships,Young Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning. As the Work Based Learning unit of Calderdale College we are very keen to work with employers and support them with training for their employees in the following skill areas: Skill Areas • Beauty Therapy • Brick Craft • Business Administration • Childcare • Contact Centre Operations • Customer Service

• Electrical Installation • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care • Hospitality & Catering • Joinery • Plumbing • Retail Financial Services

For details on all the services we offer and the funding available, or for the date of our next Open Day call Tony Tighe 01422 399325 or 07870 165719 visit www.calderdale.ac.uk or email ct@calderdale.ac.uk

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CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN You could be the face of a major national company, like Orange or BT.

97% of businesses say they rely on their administrators for success

Customer service can decide whether a business succeeds or fails Many top executives were once administrators

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CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMIN It’s more than a sector – customer service and administration help drive businesses forward in all industries. Learn these skills and you’ll be very, very employable… Customer service

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘the customer’s always right’. Any business that wants to be successful has to keep its customers happy, and that’s what customer service is all about. 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. For this career, you need to be good with people and able to help them with any questions or problems they might have. You’ll also need to learn your organisation’s products and services inside and out. It can be a very rewarding career – you’ll get satisfaction every time you help a customer. Entry-level roles: Customer service representative, call centre operator, plus lots of other jobs involve customer service. Earnings: Salaries start around £12,000 to £18,000 a year. Career progression: with experience, you could become a team leader or manager, which could lead to a higher salary. Customer service skills are transferable to other careers, too.

Administration

Businesses can’t function without administrators – in fact, 97% of organisations say that administration is crucial to their success. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer the phone, input data, keep schedules, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. They’re an important part of business, which is why there are over 5 million of them in the UK. For this career, you’ll need to be organised and have good computer skills. Since administrators are needed in most organisations, you could work across many sectors. You could be a receptionist in a record company, or help run the office of a national charity. Whatever you do, you’ll be learning skills that will help you progress in your career. Entry-level roles: Administrative assistant, office junior, personal assistant, office secretary Earnings: Salaries start around £15,000 to £20,000 a year. Career progression: Admin is a great way to get in with a company and move up the ladder. Admin skills are transferable to many other careers as well.

Yorkshire & Humber focus As in other parts of the country, customer service and admin skills are used in most industries, from healthcare to media, so there are plenty of opportunities about.

Fast facts

• The average administrator salary is £15,337 a year • 55% of businesses are investing more in customer service • 89% of companies say admin is crucial to their success

Start learning!

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Get qualified!

Case Study

There are plenty of vocational courses for this sector…

Young Apprenticeship in Business & Administration

If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could get a taste of working in this career while continuing your core studies. This two-year vocational learning programme involves work experience, special projects and visits to local businesses. You’ll spend two days a week on the programme and the rest in school as usual. The benefits: You’ll get a level 2 vocational qualification, work experience and the skills that employers are looking for.

14-19 Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance

This qualification gives you an insight into the world of business. You’ll gain work experience and start developing the skills and knowledge to get ahead in admin. The benefits: You’ll learn more about the industry and become qualified to get a job or move on to further education.

Apprenticeships

There are several Apprenticeships available: Customer Service, Contact Centres, and Business & Administration. In all of them, 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. The benefits: You’ll earn a salary while picking qualifications that are relevant in many industries.

Get a job

There are many admin and customer service roles that don’t require previous experience or qualifications. If you’re interested in admin, then look for office junior, receptionist and administrative assistant vacancies. If you’re interested in customer service, working in any high street shop or a call centre will give you real experience. Once you’ve got a job, you can start working towards work-based qualifications like NVQs. Your employer could even help turn your job into an Apprenticeship. The benefits: You’ll get on the career ladder and start earning money – you’ll also be in a good position to pick up work-based qualifications.

Sarah’s smart business move Business support assistant Sarah Howarth is getting ahead in her industry at a time when Britain is feeling the squeeze of the narrow job market. 18-year-old Sarah from Halifax is currently a Business and Administration Apprentice at Kirklees College, and not only studies at the college, but works in the Employer Engagement Team. She works 37 hours per week but is given one day a week to study and develop her skills outside the office. Sarah said, “I think this apprenticeship will give me a competitive edge when I’ve finished as I’ve got the experience and the qualifications to go into the world of work. It’s definitely been the right route for me as I can gain qualifications and earn money at the same time, so I have got the independence I need to.” Since joining in February 2010, Sarah has carried out vital work for the employer engagement team at the college and learnt essential administration and business skills. Sarah added, “I feel I’m confident at solving problems on my own now, which can be satisfying. It’s also great being part of a team that covers a wide range of business disciplines.” Kirklees College offers apprenticeships in 14 different areas and has on average 550 apprentices, a number of which, like Sarah, are employed by the college. Apprenticeships are offered in areas such as construction, hospitality, hairdressing, business and professional studies, childcare, health and social care, engineering and motor vehicle working with employers across West Yorkshire. More information is available at www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

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IT & TELECOMS SECTOR IT & Telecoms is at the heart of every other sector

Computer skills will get you ahead in most careers

IT professionals will always be in demand

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IT & Telecoms From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and fibre optics, IT & Telecoms is for anyone who wants to work with cutting-edge technology IT & Telecomms are a major part of life – it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. This sector is all about digital technologies and it’s a fast moving area with excellent prospects, whether you’ve got a technical brain or a way with people. This sector can be broken down into two main areas:

Telecoms

Skilled IT professionals are always in demand. There’s a wide range of career paths on offer and many of them are technical – however, lots of IT jobs involve working with other people in a team.

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

As you can imagine, almost every organisation and business out there uses computers as part of their daily operations. In the UK, 21 million people use IT at work every day! From hospitals and power stations to charities and banks, IT is found in all parts of life. The IT industry is all about computers and information systems – designing them, developing them, making them, selling them and installing them.

Here are some of the careers in IT: IT trainer – these people make courses to teach clients how to use computers and different applications. They train people of all abilities and backgrounds. Salary: starting around £18,000. Web designer – these designers use a mixture of technical and creative skills to build websites that look good, function well and are user-friendly. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000. Software developer – these people design computer programmes and applications that help businesses work more effectively, such as bookkeeping software. Salary: starting between £20,000 and £26,000. Helpdesk assistant – offering support to IT users with technical difficulties. Salary: starting between £14,000 and £17,000.

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

Telecoms technician – the people who install, test and repair telecommunication systems like telephone and broadband cabling. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £15,000. Customer service – the people who assist contract holders and users with any enquires, from billing to technical problems. Salary: starting between £14,000 and £16,000.

Yorkshire & Humber focus Our region has a highly qualified IT & Telecoms workforce. In fact, only 7% of IT & Tel ecoms professionals are n’t qualified to level 2. So if you want to get into this fast-pace d sector, you’ll need your qualificat ions.

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• There are 5,690 workp laces in the IT & Telecom s industry • 91% of which are IT companies and 9% are telecoms companies • sector employs 93,00 0 people • Leeds, Rotherham and Sheffield have the largest proportion of IT and tele coms-related employm ent

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Case Study Chris’ IT career is headed in the right direction

Get qualified! Many IT specialists are graduates, however you can work your way up through vocational courses.

GCSEs

You have to take ICT until the end of Year 11, but you can also study for a Single or Double Award GCSE in ICT and Applied ICT. It’s also offered as a GCSE examination.

Apprenticeships

If you’re aged 16 or over, you could take an Apprenticeship in IT Services & Development, Telecoms, or IT User. You’ll do half your learning on the job and half in the classroom with a college or training provider, picking up qualifications along the way. The benefit: You’ll earn a salary while gaining a qualification and learning on the job.

14-19 Diploma in IT

If you think you might be interested in this sector but want to learn more, this Diploma can give you a broad view into the many different careers within IT. You’ll gain work experience, do a special project and start developing the skills that employers look for! The benefit: You’ll get a good introduction to the sector and the foundation to get a job or carry on with further education.

Chris Jones started his IT apprenticeship with Customer Service Direct (CSD) in October 2009. 12 months on, he has completed his qualification and now holds the position of Junior Analyst at CSD. For Chris, being an apprentice has many advantages: “Doing an IT apprenticeship is an excellent way of getting hands on experience of the IT business world, combining a qualification, work experience, and earning while you learn.” Chris is extremely happy with his decision to take an apprenticeship. “I’d like to meet my old careers adviser to show him where I am now and how I am happy with the path I took,” he says. “Although university and college are good routes for some people, apprenticeships should be just as respected and recommended.” Chris is thrilled with the direction in which his IT career is headed: “The actual IT work I do right now is so interesting and fulfilling, I want to keep doing this until I retire. Or,” he wryly adds, “until Google offers me a job.” About IT apprenticeships e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology, is working with employers to promote IT apprenticeships. To find out more about IT apprenticeships visit www.e-skills.com/apprenticeships

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SECTOR Do you want to help people?

There are hundreds of different career paths, from IT and admin to nursing and physiotherapy

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Health & Social Care It’s one of the biggest and most important sectors out there. It’s also your chance to start a rewarding, challenging career that helps people live healthy, happy lives 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 keeping people healthy, happy and looked after – and it takes all sorts of job roles to do this from nurses and care assistants to administrative assistants and IT specialists. Healthcare is an essential part of our society, which means that there’ll always be jobs on offer for qualified people. In fact, this is one sector that continues to thrive during recessions. Here are some of the main areas in the sector, along with the entrylevel job position that could be your first step on the career ladder.

Salaries Most people in this sector work for the NHS, where an entry-level position will earn you between £14,000 and £15,000 a year . With a level 2 or 3 qualification, you could be earning £17,000. The more experience you pick up, the more you’ll earn.

Allied health professions

People who specialise in a specific area, like speech and language therapists, radiographers, occupational therapists and psychologists. Entry-level job: Therapy clinical support worker

Dental

The dentists and dental hygienists who look after our teeth. Entry-level job: Dental nurse

Healthcare science

The scientific side to it all – includes pharmacists, biomedical scientists and laboratory assistants. Entry-level job: Pharmacy dispensing assistant

Health information

The people who help process, store and analyse patient information and medical records – medical records clerk, clinical researcher, IT professionals. Entry-level job: administrative assistant

Nursing and midwifery

Assisting doctors and consultants in patient care. Entry-level job: Healthcare assistant, nursing assistant

Social care

Social care workers and personal assistants help people with disabilities maintain their independence and live fuller lives. Entry-level job: Care assistant, personal assistant

Wider healthcare team

All the other jobs that keep the NHS running smoothly, like technicians, porters, gardeners, caterers, cleaning staff, etc. Entry-level job: Porter

Yorkshire & HUMBER focus We should be proud of our region’s sector because it’s extremely qualified. By 2016, it’s estimated that the NHS in our region will need to replace approximately 60% of the professionally qualified clinical staff (like nurses and physiotherapists), 63% of clinical support staff and 59% of NHS infrastructure staff including admin and clerical managers.

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• Employs 169,400 people • Our region accounts for 11% of the English health sector workforce • There is one health employee for every 31 people in our region • 80% of the workforce are women

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Get into the sector! There are lots of pathways to a career in this sector – relevant work experience is one of them…

Volunteering

There are lots of volunteering opportunities in Health & Social Care, and this type of experience could qualify you for a fulltime position or boost your application for a course. Visit www.volunteering.org. uk or www.do-it.org.uk to search for opportunities near you.

Work experience

The NHS trusts in your area will be able to arrange work experience placements. Simply ring them up and ask to speak to someone in their HR, voluntary services or education and training departments.

Get qualified Young Apprenticeships

If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could find out what it’s like working in Health, Social Care or Early Years with this two-year vocational learning prog ramme. You’ll do 50 days of work experience alon g with your usual National Curriculum studies. The benefit: You’ll get real work expe rience and a recognised vocationally related qua lification.

Apprenticeships

If you’re aged 16 or over, you could take an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care and get a job with an employer. You’ll do half your learning on the job and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. This Apprenticeship covers careers in all of the main areas listed earlier. The benefit: You’ll earn a salary whil e gaining a qualification and learning on the job.

Case Study Access course leads to a bright future Name: Elaine Chamberlin Course: Access to Higher Education Diploma Knowing that North Lindsey College has an excellent reputation I decided to look into the Access course for guidance for my future. Having four children, time management was an issue. However, on interview I was told that the Access to Higher Education course was tough, but if I wanted to succeed it could be done. It had been some years since I had studied at length, so obviously it was daunting. The support from tutors and all the college staff was second to none and the whole of the course was fantastic. I gained much more than education; my confidence grew in myself as a person and was often mentioned throughout. On a couple of occasions, when the going got tough, there was always someone, whether a fellow student or a tutor, who would pick up my confidence, give it a good shake and say it would be OK. I went on to achieve an award for the Most Improved Learner 2010 and completed the course with 100% attendance. The Access course gave me the confidence to apply successfully to University and I am currently studying towards a Foundation Degree in Social Care. For more information call 01724 294030 Or visit www.northlindsey.ac.uk

Diploma in Society, Health & Development

If you think you might be interested in this sector but want to learn more, this Diploma can give you a broad view into the many different careers within healthcare. You’ll gain work experienc e, do a special project and start developing the skills that health sector employers look for! The benefit: You’ll get a good intro duction to the sector and the foundation to get a job or carry on with further education.

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RETAIL SECTOR Get paid to help people shop til they drop

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Learn skills that can be used in most careers

(Don’t forget about the staff discount…!) The retail sector is booming in Yorkshire… get involved!

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Retail It’s not just about working on a till – the Retail sector offers a range of career paths, from managing a shop to creating shop window displays Everyone loves to shop, which is why this sector turns over more than £321 billion a year in the UK. Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (that’s people like you). It covers high street shops, supermarkets, independent shops, large national chains and more. It’s also one of the most fun and young industries out there, with more than one third of the workforce under 25 years old. So what can you do in retail? Lots! Whether your strengths are creativity or organisation, there’s a role for you. Here are the main areas in the sector:

Store operations

One of the most exciting places to work, store operations is about delivering customer service. Sales assistants help customers in the shop and make the overall shopping experience better. Salary: starting between £11,000 and £15,000 a year.

Buying

Buyers are the people who choose what is sold in the shop, and buy the products directly from designers and wholesalers. It’s the buyers at Topshop, for example, who bring trends to the high street. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000. With experience, you can earn over £45,000 a year.

Visual merchandising

From window displays to mannequin dressing, this creative career is about making visual displays to catch the customer’s eye. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £16,000 a year.

Management

From managing a shop to overseeing a region of national chains, store managers are needed to keep things running smoothly and profitably. Salary: starting between £16,000 and £20,000, while managers of large stores can make £40,000 or more.

Yorkshire & HUMBER focus In Yorkshire, we like to shop just as much as the rest of the country. Leeds is the largest retail centre in the region, with shoppers spending ₤1,688,000,000 a year, making it the fifth largest retail destination in the entire country. But places like Meadowhall, York, Sheffield and Hull are close behin d, with many retail establishments in betwe en. All this means lots of opportunities for anyone looking to cash in on the thriving ret ail sector!

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• sector employs over 236,000 people, or 11% of the UK retail wo rkforce • 75% of vacancies are in customer service or sales roles • our region has over 40 0 retail centres. • employers are lookin g for people with good written communic ation and managerial skills

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Get qualified There are several courses you can take to help start your career in Retail. Once you’ve gained some experience, there are plenty of high level qualifications to further your career.

Young Apprenticeships

If you’re in Year 10 or 11, you could find out what it’s like working in Retail with this two-year vocational learning programme. You’ll do 50 days of work experience along with your usual National Curriculum studies. The benefit: You’ll get real work experience and a recognised vocationally related qualification.

Apprenticeships

The Retail Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles in retail, from visual merchandising to sales. You’ll get a job with an employer (for example, a national chain like Superdrug) and do half your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. The benefit: You’ll earn a salary while you get a qualification and have excellent career progression.

Diploma in Retail Business

This brand new Diploma gives you the chance to learn about the many operations within the retail sector, including buying, visual merchandising and stock control. On this course, you’ll do an extended project, at least 10 days of work experience per year, as well as English, maths and ICT. You’ll also get to do specialist learning in a retail area of your choice, like food retailing or fashion retailing. The benefit: At the end, you’ll be qualified for a job in the industry, or to go on to further education.

“This is my time to shine” Emma Ollivant, 19 from Sheffield, came to The Source to help her find work. The Source supported Emma into a Sales Assistant position in Pumpkin Patch Meadowhall where she completed her apprenticeship in Retail and is now participating in a Level 3 Visual Merchandising qualification. Emma has found her qualification not only beneficial to her role but to her confidence too. “I have really enjoyed my qualification as I am able to learn whilst working. It has opened so many doors in my future. Before, I wouldn’t say boo to a goose, but now I am really confident and know that I am competent in my role. I have learnt visual merchandising skills that have been crucial to my position and now I love putting visual displays together.” Emma has gained so much from her qualification that she would recommend anyone to participate in an Apprenticeship. “It’s a great way to learn more skills whilst earning. I have gained practical experience in addition to a nationally recognised retail qualification and it has been brilliant - this really is my time to shine!” Please contact Lucy Wainwright on 0114 263 5650 or email lucy.wainwright@thesourceacademy.co.uk

Traineeships

Many of the big national chains (like M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury) run special training schemes for school leavers – lots of them are linked in with a management option. Entry requirements vary with each scheme – check the websites of shops for more information. The benefit: You’ll learn on the job while making money. If you get on a management scheme, you could be earning around £40,000 after gaining qualifications.

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Travel & Hospitality Sector You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to work 9-5 in an office

You could take the first career step that Jamie Oliver took

There are careers that can take you around the world More than half of the people in this sector are between 16 and 28 So why not get into one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest, most popular (and fun!) sectors?

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Travel & hospitality Fancy a career where you help people enjoy themselves, with opportunities to travel in the UK and abroad? Then look no further than the travel and hospitality sector... This is one of the most popular sectors. In our country alone, it employs nearly 2.1 million people and covers a range of industries from restaurants and hotels to tour operators and nightclubs. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, lead our tours, and more. It’s a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. In fact, businesses in this industry take on close to 15,000 new apprentices each year. Here are some of the major areas within travel and hospitality:

Travel services

These are the travel agents and tour operators who help people book their holidays. They work in both call centres and high street travel agencies (like Thomas Cook, STA Travel), advising people on anything from flight schedules and tour packages to travel insurance and visa infomation. Good customer service is an essential part of this career. Earnings: Salaries start between £11,000 and £14,000 a year.

Catering

This is all about professional cooking – for restaurants, takeaways, canteens, pubs, cafes and anywhere else that boasts a menu. It’s an industry that rewards hard work and ambition. After all, Jamie Oliver started out as a cooking apprentice. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

Air cabin crew

Fancy a career up in the air? These are the people who make sure we’re comfortable and safe during flights. The perks are lots of free travel and a career that’s always on the go. Earnings: Salaries start between £14,000 and £16,000 a year.

Bars & waitstaff

We Brits love to go out. This is the perfect industry for people who like to get out there and mingle. Bar and waitstaff work ‘front of house’ in restaurants, pubs and nightclubs and serve customers. It’s all about good customer service...and the tips of course! Earnings: Salaries start between £9,000 and £12,000 a year (plus tips).

Hotels & resorts

It takes a lot of people to run a successful hotel – the receptionists who check in guests, the housekeeper who keeps the sheets crisp, the reservations assistant who makes bookings, the porter who ferries luggage to the room. This industry covers work in hostels, caravan parks and holiday park too. Earnings: Salaries start between £10,000 and £13,000 a year.

Get qualified! There are plenty of vocational courses for this sector…

Young Apprenticeships

This vocational learning programme is open to Year 10 and 11 students. You’ll spend two days a week on the Apprenticeship programme (you’ll study the National Curriculum the rest of the week) and do 50 days of work experience in the industry. The benefit: You’ll get an early headstart in this sector and be able to progress to an Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. (It’s how Jamie Oliver started.) You’ll get a job with an employer and do half your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. There are Apprenticeships in hospitality and catering; travel and tourism; and air cabin crew. The benefit: You’ll earn a salary while you get a qualification and have excellent career progression.

14-19 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

This course gives you a broad overview of knowledge that can be applied to a career in this sector. You might learn about travel services, travel events, tour guiding and tourist attractions. The benefit: After completing the Diploma, you could get an Apprenticeship, progress to another course, or start working in the industry.

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Case Study Getting a real taste of the hospitality industry Ryan Wigglesworth is cooking up a storm in the kitchen as he pursues his passion to become a chef. The 17 year-old attends Leeds City College one day a week as part of his Culinary Arts Professional Cookery Apprenticeship, alongside working in a busy commercial kitchen at Headingley Experience, a renowned Leeds sporting venue, serving up food for high profile rugby and cricket hospitality events. Ryan started on a Young Apprenticeship, which involved a placement at the venue and offered him an insight into the industry. His enthusiasm and commitment helped secure him a full-time job, with an Apprenticeship, with the same employer. An apprenticeship allows Ryan to build his confidence in the kitchen through putting in to practice what he learns in college. “Being an apprentice enables me to do the job I want to while getting paid and achieving further qualifications to develop my skills and CV,” he said. For further information on all courses on offer at Leeds City College, please visit www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk

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Your career, your choice Wondering what else is out there? Take a look at some of the other sectors in the Yorkshire & Humber Armed Forces

Construction

Energy & renewable

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.

Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer. Salary: apprentices can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, Construction Apprenticeship.

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: Young Apprenticeships in the Utilities Sector, Apprenticeships.

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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.

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. Jobs: accounts assistant, payroll assistant, admin assistant, bank cashier, trainee accountant. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £20,000. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeships; Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance; Apprenticeships; A-level Traineeships.

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

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. Jobs: graphic designer, web designer, production assistant, editing assistant, photographer assistant. Salary: starting between £13,000 and £17,000. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Creative Apprenticeships, Diploma in Creative and Media.

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.

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Engineering

At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. Chemical engineers create drugs to treat diseases; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design aircraft. Engineers use problem solving and and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less and figuring out how to 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 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Engineering.

Environmental & land-based

This broad sector offers lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, from farming and protecting wildlife to looking after parks and conservation. The main areas within this sector are: Horticulture & landscaping – creating and maintaining designed landscapes, like sports turf, gardens and parks. Agriculture – work in farms, dairies and companies that supply the industry. Animal care – handling and caring for animals, from small domestic pets to wildlife. Environmental conservation – finding solutions that will lead to a more sustainable, healthy environment. Land-based engineering – the design, manufacture and maintenance of agricultural equipment.

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: Young Apprenticeship, Food Manufacture Apprenticeship, Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design.

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 recovery; 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 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Diploma in Engineering (with Automotive Specialist Learning)

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: Young Apprenticeship, Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design.

Salary: starting between £12,000 and £18,000. Landscape engineers make between £20,000 and £26,000 a year. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Environmental and Land based Studies.

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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: Young Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, Diploma in Public Services.

Sport & fitness

Transport & logistics

Job roles: personal trainer, fitness instructor, swimming coach, leisure centre assistant, playworker. Salary: starting around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Qualifications: Young Apprenticeship in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure; Apprenticeships.

Jobs: Vehicle technician, bodywork repairer, rail engineering technician, lorry driver, baggage handler. Salary: starting between £12,000 and £17,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships.

Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This sector is about promoting health and fitness. For example, exercise and fitness instructors work for gyms and leisure centres and help people stay fit and healthy. Sports coaches teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors and operations managers make sure gyms and leisure centres run smoothly.

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

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Want to find a course in one of these sectors? Then turn to page 52 to find out how to access your local 14-19 prospectus. It will tell you who’s offering what in your local area.

Get your ‘Hands On’ an Apprenticeship at Bishop Burton College today Apprenticeships are a great way of developing your skills whilst gaining valuable industry experience. Visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk to find out how one of our fantastic Apprenticeship programmes could benefit you. APPRENTICESHIPS & ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN: Agriculture, Animal Care, Construction, Food Manufacturing and Butchery, Game & Wildlife Management, Health & Social Care, Horse Care, Horticulture, Land-based Engineering & Production Horticulture.

For further details please contact Anni Lightfoot on: 01964 553 044 or email annabel.lightfoot@bishopburton.ac.uk

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Humber Almost a quarter of the UK’s port traffic passes through the Humber Estuary. It’s an important waterway – 20% of our natural gas supply comes through here, as well as other goods from Europe. Over 100 big chemical and refining companies operate in the Humber, including BP. The manufacturing sector is still going strong and making all sorts of goods, like aircraft, food and drink, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and clothing. However, service industries such as offshore support, logistics, banking, and retail now employ many more people than the manufacturing industry. Key city: HULL For centuries, Hull has been the main sea-port on the east coast. The city has a long tradition of trading with the great Scandinavian, Baltic and European port-cities, and remains a major gateway to the EU. Today, businesses in Hull deliver an annual turnover of almost £8bn. Hull is a great place to learn, too – Hull College has been recognised as one of the top further education establishments in the country. Key places: Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe Key sectors: Manufacturing, Engineering, Transport & Logistics, Food & Drink, Health & Social Care, Business & Finance, Retail, Energy & Renewables Key employers: NHS, Hull City Council, Baxters, Youngs, BAE Systems , Kimberly-Clark, East Riding Council, Corus 14-19 prospectuses: www.logonmoveon.co.uk, www.lincs2.co.uk

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There has never been a better time to start an Apprenticeship You earn while you learn, gain a variety of skills and work towards nationally recognised qualifications that enable you to progress in your chosen career. And the good news is funding for over 300,000 Apprenticeships will be provided by the Government each year for the next four years. The annual Apprenticeship Week takes place this year from 7-11 February and celebrates apprentices across the country. It is an excellent opportunity to find out more about Apprenticeships, so if you’re considering your future options and career path then why not go along to an event? One of the highlights during National Apprenticeship Week 2010 was ‘The Great Apprenticeship Debate’. Themed around a BBC Question Time-style format, the event staged in partnership with Leeds City College was designed to provide a platform for young people to debate some of the core issues surrounding Apprenticeships. Government minister, Iain Wright made a special visit to Yorkshire and the Humber to chair the unique ‘warts and all’ debate and lead an expert panel in front of an audience of over 60 young people and employers. At apprenticeships.org.uk you can find out what exciting events are taking place near you for 2011. If you decide you are interested in applying for an Apprenticeship the website also provides the opportunity to search for Apprenticeship vacancies. At any one time there are around 9000 jobs available in a variety of industry sectors on the website. You can apply for as many as you like. Many young people consider an Apprenticeship because they want to learn on the job and earn a salary whilst still continuing to work towards qualifications. Research has shown that people with an Advanced Apprenticeship earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than those with a qualification at Level 2 or below and in many cases Apprenticeships can also lead onto higher education.

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useful links directory online 14-19 prospectuses Barnsley www.barnsley1419.info Bradford www.bradford4learning.com Calderdale www.calderdaleprospectus.co.uk Doncaster www.doncasterchoices1419.org.uk East Riding & Hull www.logonmoveon.co.uk Kirklees www.kirkleesoptions.org.uk Leeds www.leedspathways.org.uk North Lincolnshire www.lincs2.co.uk North Yorkshire www.futures4menorthyorks.com

Major Colleges Askham Bryan College www.askham-bryan.ac.uk

Leeds College of Art & Design www.leeds-art.ac.uk

Barnsley College www.barnsley.ac.uk

Leeds College of Music www.lcm.ac.uk

Bishop Burton College www.bishopb-college.ac.uk

Leeds City College www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Bradford College www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Leeds College of Building www.lcb.ac.uk

Calderdale College www.calderdale.ac.uk

North Lindsey College www.northlindsey.ac.uk

Craven College www.craven-college.ac.uk

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology www.rotherham.ac.uk

Dearne Valley College www.dearne-coll.ac.uk Doncaster College www.don.ac.uk East Riding College www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk

Sheffield College www.sheffcol.ac.uk Shipley College www.shipley.ac.uk

Rotherham www.applyrotherham.org.uk

Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education www.grimsby.ac.uk

Wakefield College www.wakefield.ac.uk

Sheffield www.applysheffield.org.uk

Harrogate College www.harrogate.ac.uk

York College www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Wakefield www.applywakefield.org.uk

Huddersfield New College www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk

Yorkshire Coast College www.yorkshirecoastcollege.ac.uk

York www.yor-ok.org.uk

Hull College www.hull-college.ac.uk Joseph Priestley College www.joseph-priestley.ac.uk Kirklees College www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Selby College www.selby.ac.uk

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Local councils Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council www.barnsley.gov.uk Bradford Metropolitan District Council www.bradford.gov.uk Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council www.calderdale.gov.uk Craven District Council www.cravendc.gov.uk Doncaster Council www.doncaster.gov.uk East Riding of Yorkshire Council www.eastriding.gov.uk Harrogate Borough Council www.harrogate.gov.uk Hull City Council www.hullcc.gov.uk Kirklees Metropolitan Council www.kirklees.gov.uk Leeds City Council www.leeds.gov.uk North Yorkshire County Council www.northyorks.gov.uk Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council www.rotherham.gov.uk

Sheffield City Council www.sheffield.gov.uk Selby District Council www.selby.gov.uk Wakefield Metropolitan District Council www.wakefield.gov.uk City of York Council www.york.gov.uk

Other useful sites Careers Advice www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk National Apprenticeship Service www.apprenticeships.org.uk Need 2 Know www.need2know.co.uk Real Start â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Training with North Yorkshire County Council www.realstart.co.uk Yorkshire Apprentice Forward www.apprentice-forward.org.uk Work Experience www.work-experience.org

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