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YORKSHIRE & HUMBER edition

Issue 6 - Summer 2012

ISSN: 2044-7140

Issue 6 | Yorkshire & Humber Edition | Summer 2012

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

Build your future

LCB offer a huge range of career focused courses for school leavers interested in construction.

• Construction is the creation of the built environment around us, from repair and maintenance, new housing developments to sporting stadiums. • It covers all stages, from the initial design of a building, the actual construction of it, to adding the finishing touches. • Getting into construction is easy and at LCB we have a number of routes, from Apprenticeships, vocational qualifications or more academic courses.

These are just some of the courses we offer • Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, General Construction Operations, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Roof Slating & Tiling, Shopfitting, Signmaking, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wood Machining • Electrical Installation, Gas, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbing • Building Services, Civil Engineering, Construction & the Built Environment, Facilities Management, Surveying

To find out more about how you can build your future in construction, get in touch now:

Visit: www.lcb.ac.uk

Call: 0845 129 7690

Text: GOAL to 88020

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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. So turn the page and let’s get started!

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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 Creative, digital & media sector

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

10 Qualifications table

21 Food & DRINK Sector

See how different qualifications add up, and how they compare

12 Life Stories

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

Exciting, trendy careers for artistic types

Want to taste success in the countries largest manufacturing sector

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

29 Manufacturing sector

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

33 Transport & logistics sector

A fleet of careers that keep our world moving forward

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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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ry term we publish a new issue of Open Doors tha t covers five sectors in giving you a good idea detail, of what a career in these sectors would be like. Do sector you’re keen on isn n’t worry if the ’t one of the five – you can find a brief overview of in the ‘Imagine a career every sector ’ article or if you head to www.opendoorsmedia.c cover five different sector o.uk. We’ll s in detail in the next iss ue, so look out for us nex t term. If there is anything else you would like us to cover, or you just want to say hel email at editor@opendo lo, drop us an orsmedia.co.uk. We wa nt to make sure we cov you need to plan your futu er everything re! Happy reading, and hope you have a great ter m.

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Want to earn while you learn? With our industry approved Apprenticeships you’ll work in a real job from day one, it’s a great way to start your career and the perfect stepping stone to getting ahead. And the best part? You’ll earn a wage and gain invaluable experience too.

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

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

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

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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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prepared...

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There are more than university places in the UK each year

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(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?

Useful Links Website for www.apprenticeships.org.uk – Apprenticeship vacancies. ut schools, www.ucasprogress.com – All abo iders. prov ing learn ed -bas colleges and work er education high and y ersit Univ uk .ac. www.ucas courses. The best careers www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk – site on the web.

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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 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

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 Another Award for Star Student Kayley 22-year-old Kayley Lockhead has just completed her final year of a HND in Building Services and Engineering course at Leeds College of Building (LCB). During her time at College Kayley has won numerous awards including LCB Student of the Year, Highly Commended Award at the Regional Apprenticeship Awards and Learner of the Year at the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learner Awards. The latest award to add to her collection is the 2011 Yorkshire Region Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement from the Chartered Institute of Building Services. Kayley was nominated by her tutor Michael White, who said “Kayley was an excellent student who worked very hard and consistently goes above and beyond what was required of her and we wish her the very best of luck with her career”. Kayley who works for NG Bailey said “It is great to be recognised at a regional level for the work I have done. In my day job I work alongside clients managing projects at every level from specification and design to checking that materials and timescales are all on track. When I was on my course I was in the workplace for six weeks at a time, then at College for two so I needed to be organised and plan meticulously.” To find out more about the Apprenticeships available at Leeds College of Building call 0113 222 6023 or email wbl@lcb.ac.uk. www.lcb.ac.uk

SISTERS MIMI AND PATTY AGREE THAT VOCATIONAL TRAINING IS JUST THEIR CUPPA AT COSTA COFFEE Sisters Mimi and Patricia Dlugosova have done their employer Costa Coffee proud after taking vocational training courses in their stride. Mimi, 25, and Patty, 24, both started working at the world’s leading high street café two years ago Sister act: Slovakian sisters Mimi (left) and Patricia Dlugosova have gone from after arriving in York strength to strength since completing vocati onal from Slovakia. They training at Costa Coffee with Intrain ing. were then given the opportunity to gain extra qualifications with national training provider Intraining, and have not looked back since. They enjoyed studying so much, they have each signed up for an additional course and both have gone on to be promoted, with Mimi hoping to manage her own branch. Alicia O’Neil, who manages the Costa Coffee branch on Market Street in York, where the sisters work, said: “Mimi and Patty have done extremely well on their courses with Intraining, but more than that, they have really enjoyed them. They are great members of the team and I cannot praise them highly enough.” The sisters have both successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 in Teamleading, which included key skills in English and Maths, and are about to embark on a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service. Mimi, who lives in York, said: “We love working at Costa Coffee and were very grateful to have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain new qualifications. “Our training course has taught us skills in leading and managing people and has given us confidence in our day-to-day roles. Everything we have done has been very relevant, so we are both looking forward to the next course.” For more information about Intraining call our contact centre on 0330 123 1300 or visit www.intraining.co.uk.

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Local school collaborates with Shipley College for Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Shipley College has been working with local schools to provide Apprenticeship opportunities for young people, where they can gain valuable work experience from the school environment whilst getting accredited qualifications. Local apprentices are achieving great things like Lauren and Abbie at Titus Salt School. Lauren and Abbie decided to do Apprenticeships in their own school, Titus Salt in Baildon. They wanted to train to be teaching assistants and joined the Shipley College Level 3 Apprenticeship in Children’s Care Learning and Development. Lauren describes her first year as “a brilliant experience!” and her supervisor from College as “ace”. They have been working with a range of pupils who need extra support from year 7 to 13, working with the full age range of 11-18 years has provided broad experience. In addition, the Apprenticeship programme has allowed them to specialise in their areas of interest. Lauren and Abbie describe the work as challenging at times but extremely rewarding and a positive alternative to a purely academic route. As Lauren says, “It’s been good preparation for working in schools”. For more information call 01274 327 222 or visit www.shipley.ac.uk

Ian aims high Once a gang member at a very young age, Ian Perkins 21, knows only too well the tragedy of taking the wrong path in life and losing friends due to crime and unrest. Looking for his second chance in life and to prove wrong those people who once doubted him, Ian’s determination and will to succeed led him to Lifetime. Enrolling into the Lifetime Fitness Academy and with the support of tutor Mark Pemberton, Ian successfully completed his Level 2 Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship; not only could Ian earn while he learned, but he was able to gain ‘on the job’ skills and a true understanding of the industry. Ian says: “I have turned my life around, influenced people and shown never to give up on anyone. In the space of just 20 months I have come from “just an apprentice” to becoming the youngest ever Health and Fitness Manager of the largest Fitness First club in Europe. I have received two awards from my employer on consecutive months, which has never been achieved by anyone in the company. I always aimed high from the very start and never gave up on that goal.” A bright future awaits Ian; he now teaches ‘PT Business’ courses and has worked hard to establish himself in the fitness industry. “Eventually I want to have a say in how the industry is run. I feel that my passion behind health and fitness can influence change; my ambition is to aim high!” For more information please get in touch T: 0870 120 1207 W: www.lifetimetraining.co.uk/looking-for-a-job E: fitness@lifetimetraining.co.uk

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Life Stories Ashley’s Career Takes Off After Studying Cabin Crew Course at JLC Ashley Petch (18), a student at John Leggott College, is over the moon after being recruited as a Cabin Crew member at the UK’s largest charter airline, Thomson. Ashley has always wanted to work in the commercial aviation industry and is currently studying; BTEC Travel and Tourism, A Level Leisure Studies and BTEC Cabin Crew at John Leggott College in Scunthorpe. Ashley had to go through a rigorous application process which included an online application, group assessments, written assessments, role play assessment and an interview. He successfully made it down to the final 10 out of over 5,000 applicants and has been offered a full time Cabin Crew position at the company based in London. Ashley said, “I have always wanted to work in the aviation industry, all the way through school I knew I wanted to fly and travel to different parts of the world. I made sure that when I came to JLC I chose subjects that would help me pursue my ambition and I think the specialist course in BTEC Cabin Crew really helped me get the job as it gave me valuable insight into the aviation industry.” The BTEC Cabin Crew course at John Leggott College, which was launched in 2011, is a specialised course where students learn the role of Cabin Crew and develop knowledge of health and safety, emergency situations, selling techniques and making customer announcements during the flight. For more information about the courses at John Leggott College please visit www.leggott.ac.uk or call 01724 282998.

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

Get careers off to a great start. New BPP Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships with BPP are designed to accelerate careers and businesses, whilst equipping people with the real-world skills and knowledge to flourish from day one. We offer innovative and continuously updated curricula as well as flexibility on how, when and where to train to balance work responsibility with study. BPP Apprenticeships include: Accounting Business and Administration Customer Service Payroll Leading and Management Learn how BPP can accelerate you or your business towards an ideal training solution. Call: 0845 485 1770 (London & Croydon) 0845 485 1771 (rest of the UK) Visit: bpp.com/apprenticeships

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Creative, Digital & Media Sector The UK has 4th largest gaming industry in the world!

50,100

Size of the TV workforce in the region

39%

The industry contributes

(percentage of female employees in creative media industries)

£24.8

billion to the UK economy each year

£22,300 per year (average wage in the publishing industry) There are lots of self-employed or freelance workers in this sector

20% 12% of animation workforce

of publishing workforce

678,000 people work in creative industries in the UK

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Creative, digital & media From fashion and film to design and new media, it’s all about the creative buzz in this exciting, fast-paced industry. Vocational learning is a great way to get your foot in the door! Forget the starving artist. If you’re a creative person, there are many ways to have a successful career. This industry covers things that play a big role in our everyday lives, from the television we watch to the websites we click on. Because it’s such an exciting sector, competition for jobs can be high so work experience and on-thejob training is highly recommended. Here are some of the biggest areas within this sector:

Graphic design

We live in a world of visual messages: websites, billboards, magazines, signs, packaging, etc. A graphic designer uses type (lettering) and images to get information across and make an impact. The wide use of graphic design means you could be working on any variety of projects. Salry: Salaries start anywhere between £13,000 and £18,000 a year.

Performing Arts

It takes years of practice, talent, hard work (and luck) to be a performer, but there are plenty of supporting roles on offer. You could help light the productions, dress the actors in wardrobe or man the ticket booth – all without the risk of stage fright! Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 and £16,000 a year.

Interactive media

Interactive media or ‘new media’ covers any digital product that responds to the user’s action by presenting pop-ups, text, video and sound. Facebook is a perfect example – others include iPhone apps, viral ads and dynamic websites. It’s all things digital, and it’s a fast-paced industry where technology pushes forward each day. Salary: As creative and IT-type role, salaries are quite high for the industry – you could make between £16,000 and £20,000 a year.

Computer games

It takes a team of creative types to produce computer games and the industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK – employing 28,000 people across a range of roles! Games development is a very popular career path: artists, animators, graphic artists, designers, computer programmers, audio programmers, testers and production managers are all needed to make a great game. Staff turnover in the industry is low too, meaning most employees spend most of their careers working in the games business. Starting salary: ranging between £15,000 & £19,000 a year.

Fashion

This stylish industry needs fashion designers to dream up the next hot look, pattern cutters to turn the designs into real clothes, buyers to stock shops with the best trends, managers to make sure everything runs to budget, plus many more hard-working people. Starting salary: ranging between £12,000 and £15,000.

Publishing

Without this industry, the media you’re reading wouldn’t exist. From journalists looking for the big story to book editors crafting an author’s manuscript into a bestseller, this is an industry for people who love the written word. Many publishing companies are small and specialised, focusing on a particular niche type of publishing. Starting salary: ranging between £15,000 & £20,000 a year.

Film & TV

We all know who the actors are, but what about the hundreds of names that scroll by during the end credits? They all perform technical roles that equal a great film: production assistants, camera operators, set designers, lighting technicians, directors, special effects people, etc. This is one part of the sector where there are similar levels of male and female employees. Salary: Salaries start quite low (£12,000 a year), but can build up with experience and hard work.

Animation

It’s more than just cartoons – films like Toy Story proved just how profitable animation can be. In addition to films, you’ll find animated content on TV, in films, adverts, website and computer and video games. Starting salary: ranging between £16,000 and £20,000.

Useful linksto search for media courses.

courses.skillset.org – Great place media. www.skillset.org – The sector skills council for creative, digital and Skills. www.ccskills.org.uk – Creative and Cultural BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/workexperience – work experience placements at the web. the on films Careers k ox.co.u www.careersb www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk - Our online careers resource.

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ed! Get qualifi academic courses in this sector... There are plenty of vocational &

Apprenticeships

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Advanced Apprenticeships

iceships Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprent you are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help are the become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here level 3: NVQ are these of all sector, the to relevant Apprenticeship frameworks Textiles and on • Fashi n • Desig Media Digital and reative • Creative • C • Freelance (Music Practitioner) • Photo Imaging for Staff Photographers.

A Levels

are A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which could which , subjects Level A explained below. Here are some recommended : set you in the right direction • Art and Design • Dance • Drama and Theatre Studies • Fine Art • Graphic Design • History of Art • Media Studies • Music/Music Technology • Performance Studies • Performing Arts • Photography • 3D Design.

Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree is a higher education qualification which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by to be universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills ready for employment. They are university-level qualifications and are equivalent to the first two two years of an honours degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes years to complete, and are different from Honours Degrees as they usually are involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They n. animatio or writing creative as such , available in a range of subjects

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. our (These are available at multiple levels, you can see where they rank on training and colleges local your of Many 10) page on table qualifications providers offer vocational qualifications in this sector. To see who offers them in your region check out profiles. www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk and take a look at some of our online

Case Study Aspiring Joshua wins Arts award 16 year old Joshua Levavasseur was depressed. He’d left school with no GCSEs, wasn’t doing anything and felt let down, both by himself and the system. Joshua’s big break came when he was invited to a careers event where he learnt more about the Aspire2work programme. For the first time in months, Joshua found himself wanting to take part in something big – and in particular, the Media option offered by Bradford Foyer looked very exciting. Swallowing his apprehension, he decided to join. Since joining the Aspire2work programme, Joshua has become so engaged that he completed a multimedia project which is going to be shown on the BBC big screen and the Community Channel on sky TV. As part of the project Joshua was invited to visit the Channel 4 in London. ‘It was very cool to experience what you see on TV and get advice from media professionals ’he says. He has also won the Bronze Arts Award for contributing to creation of a new gallery at National Media Museum. For Joshua, the turning point came through Aspire2work. ‘I really enjoy the course, the tutors are very helpful and the media lessons are extremely interesting. If I hadn’t done this course I would most likely be at home, doing an underpaid job and being depressed”. “Besides,” says Joshua, “I am much more motivated for the future, more confident, and I’ve made some great friends”. To find out more about the FREE interesting courses we offer: Call 01274 829400 Email a2w@aspire-i.com Visit www.aspire-i.com Or search for Aspire-i on Facebook and Twitter.

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is growing. If you like the idea of not being tied down to one Quite a lot of people in our region are employed in this industry, and it of workers in this sector here are freelancers. The roles employer, freelancing is quite common in this industry; around a quarter g and computer game production. available here vary from content production and photo imaging to publishin

Fast facts:

• Over 24,000 people work in this industry here. and media employees. • Yorkshire and Humber is home to 5% of the nation’s creative, digital work in publishing in our region. people 10,000 over g; publishin is • The most popular area of the sector here

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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, 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 • Carpentry & Joinery • Childcare • Creative • Customer Service • Electrical Installation • Hairdressing

• Health and Social Care • Hospitality & Catering • Painting & Decorating • Plastering • Plumbing • Retail Financial Services • Sports Activity Leadership • Supporting Teaching & Learning in the Classroom

For details on all the services we offer and the funding available, call Tony Tighe quoting Open on 01422 357357 / 07870 165719 or visit www.calderdale.ac.uk or email ct@calderdale.ac.uk

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FOOD AND DRINK SECTOR

137,000 The sector is looking to hire 137,000 new recruits over the next few years

Food and drink manufacturing in the UK is a world leader (50% of the industry is made up from exports) There are

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The UK grocery sector is worth

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£10 billion

of food was exported by the UK in 2011

Food and drink workplaces in the UK

325,000 people are employed in this sector in the UK There are opportunities waiting for you……

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Food & Drink Want to taste success in the country’s largest manufacturing sector? The food and drink sector is booming, and it needs new recruits like you! Take a walk down the aisles of your local supermarket and you’ll see the handiwork of the food and drink industry: McVities biscuits, Weetabix cereal, Coca Cola, Cadbury’s chocolate…all of these familiar products were made by the food and drink manufacturing industry. We’d be hungry without it! This sector is about taking what’s grown by farmers and transforming it into our favourite foods. It takes a lot of people working together to make this happen, which means loads of career paths on offer. Depending on what you like to do, you could be processing ingredients, fixing machines on the production floor, processing meat or testing product quality.

Get into the sector you don’t need a specific The best thing about this sector is that tion. Most employers posi l -leve entry course or degree to get an , like how to use tools and are able to teach all the important skills ty; and health and safety. Once machinery; quality testing; food safe ification like a Level 1 NVQ in qual working, you can work towards a you’ll be progressing in no time! Food Manufacture. Work hard and you Here are some entry-level jobs

could get, right now!

Yorkshire & Humber Focus Did you know that Yorkshire & Humber is the UK’s food capital? Our region has the largest concentration of food and drink businesses in the UK! All that business generates a lot of money – in fact, each year the local food and drink industry contributes £2.7 billion to the overall regional economy.

Production

Now is a great time to get into the sector as there’s plenty of opportunity and the future is looking bright. Our regional sector is forecast to grow 3-times faster than the rest of the country, which means more jobs and plenty of chance for career progression.

Packaging

• Food and drink businesses in Yorkshire & Humber generate 12.5% of the UK’s total food and drink manufacturing turnover. • We produce almost one third of the UK’s beer in our breweries. • The Humber area processes close to 40% of the UK’s total fish output.

in manufacturing all kinds of Production workers play a key role and add ingredients, check food products. They might measure quality standards. Typical tain main to for faults or weight samples a butcher, confectioner, brewer job roles in production could be as or any number of occupations. - £15,000 starting salary) Salary: Production operative (£10,000 n line in a factory. The job This covers work on the productio products into containers, food hed may include packing finis responding to any problems adjusting settings of machines, and renticeships in technical or with the machinery. You can do app operational roles.. operative (£12,000 Salary: Packaging operative, bottling £15,000 starting salary)

Distribution

to the factory to delivering the From bringing the raw ingredients country, this area deals finished product to shops around the ds. You can even do an goo of with the movement and storage r. rolle cont tics apprenticeship as a logis - £14,000 starting salary) Salary: Warehouse worker (£11,500

Finding a job

Centre for vacancies in the Check your local newspaper or Job Careers in Food and Drink industry. There are jobs listed on the drink.co.uk). and website too (www.careersinfood

Fast facts

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ed Get qualifiroutes into this sector… There are some good vocational

Apprenticeships

If you’re aged 16 or over, you could take an Apprenticeship in Food Manufacture. 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. The Food Manufacture Apprenticeship covers a range of areas from production to baking. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, both of these are NVQ level 2: • Food Manufacture (Job roles include butcher, meat and poultry operative, cake decorator, processing operative, equipment technician and many more) • Sea Fishing

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. Both of the above frameworks can be carried on to do an Advanced Apprenticeship, these are NVQ level 3: • Food Manufacture (Job roles include butcher, meat and poultry operative, cake decorator, processing operative, equipment technician and many more) • Sea Fishing.

A Levels

A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: • Food Technology • Home Economics • Sciences.

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.

Opening doors for Josh An apprenticeship has opened the door for Josh Chadburn to work in a professional, high quality restaurant. On completion of a Level 1 Professional Cookery course at Leeds City College, he was given the opportunity to secure an apprenticeship at a new college enterprise a restaurant in a prestigious Leeds city centre location. The Food Academy at Flannels showcases those students who have excelled in the kitchen and front of house. Josh, 18, works five days a week on a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Food and Beverage Service, with responsibilities including setting tables, serving customers, taking orders and explaining dishes, with all his assessment done on-site. He said he particularly liked the social element of the job; dealing directly with customers, especially regulars, and making sure they were happy and enjoyed their dining experience. “An apprenticeship enables me to work while gaining a qualification so I am benefiting from learning skills and getting invaluable industry experience in a professional, high quality restaurant,” Josh said. Josh is hoping to progress onto a combined Level 3 Front of House/ Level 2 Kitchen Apprenticeship. For further details on Leeds City College and its Apprenticeship offer, visit www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk and search for Apprenticeships.

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.

Useful links ImproveSkills (the Sector Skills Council).

www.improve-skills.co.uk – www.careersinfoodanddrink.co.uk – Careers in Food and Drink. www.fdf.org.uk – Food and Drink Federation. Design Diploma. www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk – The Manufacturing and Product www.careersbox.co.uk - Careers films on the web. www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk - Our online careers resource.

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Hair and Beauty Sector

Over

30%

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This exciting and stylish sector is always looking for young people with proper training….

35.3%

£21,000

(percentage of workers in this sector with Level 2 qualifications)

(average managerial salary in the sector)

Almost 9% of employers in this sector are reporting skill shortages – they need you!

The industry has an annual turnover of £5.25 billion

90% Of workers in the sector are female

20.5% of salons have job vacancies

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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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Case Study

There are plenty of vocational courses for this sector...

Academy of Hair & Beauty at Craven College

Apprenticeships

The Academy of Hair & Beauty is the centre for training the Hair & Beauty students who come to Craven College, including full and part-time students and Apprentices. The salon, based in Skipton Town Centre, is also open to the general public allowing students to learn in a real-life salon environment.

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

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.

Gulshan Kamal, studying: Hairdressing Level 2 said “I chose this course as a route to becoming a qualified hairdresser and the practical side has been just brilliant. Practising on real clients’ hair has really furthered my knowledge and experience and without the fantastic facilities, this would not have been possible. I would definitely recommend Craven College – the staff and students alike are very friendly and welcoming and the independence and responsibility given to you allows you to develop as a person.” As well as providing training to Apprentices who are employed all around the area, The Academy has successfully employed their own Apprentices for the last five years and this year, has taken on two Apprentices in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. Having Apprentices employed at the salon is a real benefit to The Academy; they provide valuable support to the staff as well as to the full-time students. Carol Opie, Co-ordinator for Hairdressing said: “Our staff treat the Apprentices equally as part of the team, the other students see them working professionally and therefore set a good example.” The Academy Apprentices have all gone on to gain employment within the Hair & Beauty industry or have stayed with The Academy and progressed onto Advanced Apprenticeships and some even remain with the College to this day working as salon managers and supporting their new Apprentices and full-time students. For more information on Apprenticeships with Craven College call 01756 693686 Or visit: www.craven-college.ac.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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Apprenticeships at Doncaster College Why an Apprenticeship? With an apprenticeship programme at Doncaster College you will: Earn while you learn Have the opportunity of real work/life experiences Learn in the workplace at your own pace, supported by your employer and your work place assessor Undertake off the job training relative to your work Why an Apprenticeship at Doncaster College? Doncaster College is a large provider of further education in South Yorkshire. It is also one of the largest providers of higher education in this region. There are two main campuses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Hub and its sister campus at High Melton. The University Centre Doncaster is based at High Melton. The Hub campus is situated on the Waterfront in the centre of Doncaster and is home to some excellent educational facilities. These include state-of-the-art IT facilities, a 100-seat lecture theatre, a 200-seat drama studio, a huge two-floor Learning Resource Centre and a beauty salon which is open to the public. The College offers Apprenticeships in: Accountancy Advice and Guidance Business Administration Brickwork Childcare Customer Service Floristry Joinery Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Hairdressing Health and Social Care

Horticulture Hospitality and Catering Information Technology Manufacturing Motor Vehicle Painting and Decorating Plastering Plumbing Road Building Highway Maintenance Welding

What to do next? In order to complete and apprenticeship you will need an employer that is willing to support your training and pay you a wage. For current vacancies please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk and start looking for a suitable employer as soon as possible.

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MANUFACTURING SECTOR

25%

Manufacturing makes up 25% of the UK’s economy

2.5

MILLION

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

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

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

57%

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

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

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

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MANUFACTURING From the cars on the motorway to the clothes in your wardrobe, many of the things we rely on have been manufactured. Manufacturing is all about making things on a massive scale: cars, TVs, clothes, metal, planes, food, pharmaceuticals, fuel…it’s a very important industry. While lots of manufacturing companies have moved abroad, the UK still competes as the sixth largest manufacturing country in the world, employing 2.5 million people. Here are some of the biggest areas:

Automotive

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

Defence

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

Chemical & Process

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

Electronics

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

Metals

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

Building Products & Process

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

Manufacturing jobs There are many career paths in the sector. The type of work depends greatly on the area of man ufacturing. Here are some example entry-level positions, which could be as part of a variety of the above manufacturing areas: • Assembler: Fitting components together to mak e a finished product. For example, fixing microchips into circu it boards. Starting salary: £13,000. • Materials technician: Testing the behaviour of materials und er different conditions to eliminate faults. Starting salary: ranging between £14 ,000 and £17,000 a year. • Process operative: Involved in the manufacturing proc ess, from reporting machine faults to feeding raw material s into machines. Starting salary: ranging between £14 ,000 and £19,000 a year.

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Get Qualified There are lots of vocational routes into this sector...

Apprenticeships

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

Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more qualified whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these are NVQ level 3: • Building Products Occupations • Coating Occupations • Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations • Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors Manufacturing Industry • Glass Industry Occupations • Laboratory Technicians • Metals Processing • Paper and Board Manufacture • Polymer Processing Operations • Print & Printed Packaging • Process Technology.

A Levels

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

Foundation Degrees

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.

Case Study Robert Greatrex - Apprentice Plant Technician York Factory, Nestlé UK & Ireland “I joined Nestlé UK & Ireland on its Engineering Apprenticeship Programme as an Apprentice Plant Technician. I work within the Factory Maintenance Division at York confectionery plant, where we manufacture some of the UK’s most loved brands, including Kit Kat and Aero. “I learn on the job with experienced technicians who are responsible for ensuring the plant machinery runs effectively without disruption to production. There’s always a new technical problem to solve or a way to improve our systems which makes my work varied and I am constantly building my skills and knowledge. “My apprenticeship offers me valuable practical experience while I earn as well as the opportunity to gain relevant qualifications at the same time. Through Nestlé’s partnership with the local college I have gained qualifications such as Performing Engineering Operations and a B-tech Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Once I have completed my four year programme I can then choose to complete a foundation degree, undergraduate degree or masters, which provides me with a different route to higher education that I didn’t previously think was possible. “I chose an apprenticeship in Engineering because it means I can continue doing something I love. I’ve always been interested in engineering - even as a child I used LEGO to design models and as I grew older I worked on the maintenance of car engines in my spare time. I can now see a clear career path in Nestlé which makes me excited about the future.” To find out more about careers in the food industry: Visit: www.tastesuccess.co.uk Email: tastesuccess@fdf.org.uk Call: 020 7420 7140 Or Like: Taste Success on Facebook

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Transport & Logistics Sector

700,000 (number of people employed in transport sector in the UK)

748,000 new employees will be needed in the logistics sector by 2017

ÂŁ25,000 per year (average salary of HGV drivers in the UK)

22,000

(number of employees in the transport sector in the UK)

Railway operations employ around 120,000 people

This is an important sector with lots of opportunities for all!

15%

(percentage of transport employers who have vacancies)

90,000 (people employed in the aviation industry) 33

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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 £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. Starting Salary: Around £13,000 a year.

Yorkshire & Humber focus Combining new jobs and those that need replacement employees, for example after retirement, there are an expected 65,000 jobs to fill by 2017, like the sound of those odds? There are a variety of roles to suit different people including supply chain management, cargo handling, warehouse and storage and various modes of transport like road, sea and rail. The most common job role here is in goods handling and storage, like the people who operate warehouses.

Fast facts:

• 158,000 people are employed in this sector here. • 7% of our regions workforce is employed in this sector. • 14% of logistics companies have at least one vacancy. • Yorkshire and Humber have more logistics workplaces than the national average

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Get qualified! There are plenty of vocational routes into this sector...

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Apprenticeships

Partnership programme is a great success for Paul

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 Apprenticeship

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.

System Training is working in partnership with Eddie Stobart to deliver apprenticeship training at their Training Academy in Widnes. Paul Withe, from Liverpool, began his apprenticeship to become an Eddie Stobart driver after successfully making it through the assessment process. Paul stood out as a likeable character from day one, “‘I was so nervous coming in to this, you just don’t know what to expect. The trainers have been incredible; they really understand what we are going through. They helped me believe that I could actually do this.” Trainer, Dave Wardle said: “Hearing back from his mentors on the road, he’s been doing a great job. I couldn’t be happier for Paul.”

A Levels

As part of his apprenticeship, Paul will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Driving Good Vehicles QCF and his articulated lorry driving licence. Paul is a great example of exactly why the partnership programme was set up. Not only has Paul received quality training, but he’s been given a life-changing opportunity.

Foundation Degrees

Eddie Stobart is currently recruiting for their next intake of apprentices at Widnes. For more information on this fantastic opportunity and other apprenticeship programmes available with System Training, including motor vehicle, warehouse and storage and accountancy call 0845 609 9003 or visit www.system-training.com

You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in: • Purchasing and Supply Management. 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. 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 are work-based and often more involve practical learning, relevant to a specific industry or sector. They have different names depending on the awarding body. 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.

Useful links .uk – All about careers in Logistics. www.deliveringyourfuture.co www.goskills.org – The Sector Skills Council for Transport. www.skillsforlogistics.org – The Sector Skills Council for Logistics. www.careersbox.co.uk - Careers films on the web. www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk - Our online careers resource.

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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.

Construction

Its more than just bricks and mortar. The construction industry is worth billions and builds the world around us, from hospitals and houses to bridges and football stadiums. One of the most popular ways into this career is the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme, which takes two years for a Level 2 award, and one more year for the Level 3 qualification. To apply, you’ll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you. Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer. Salary: Apprentices can expect to earn around £8,700 the first year, £11,600 the next, and £15,350 the third year. Qualifications: Construction Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees.

Any business that wants to be successful has to make its customers happy. From helping a shopper find the right size at Topshop to answering customer queries at a BT call centre, customer service jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Another thing businesses can’t function without is effective admin. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the office. They answer the phone, input data, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. Since administration and customer service are needed in most organisations, you could work across many different sectors. Job roles: Admin assistant, office junior, personal assistant, customer service representative. Salary: Starting anywhere between £13,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Business & Admin; Foundation Degree in Customer Service Management.

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Energy & Renewables

This essential sector deals with the utilities we rely on: water, electricity and gas. It also covers waste management and alternative sources of power like nuclear energy, wind power and solar energy. Careers in this sector cover the distribution and supply of gas; the generation and transmission of electricity; the collection and purification of water; the treatment of sewage; and nuclear fuel processing. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into this industry and offer excellent career progression. Job roles: Gas network engineer, gas service technician, wastewater plant worker, process operator, decommissioning operative. Salary: Starting anywhere between £12,000 and £20,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Gas, Nuclear and Utilities; Foundation Degrees, including Power Distribution.

Engineering

At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. Chemical engineers create new fuels to keep vehicles moving; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design the most modern aircraft. Engineers use problem solving, creativity and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less. How can they make something more cheaply, quickly and effectively than ever before? Engineering is one of the most varied sectors out there, with specialist areas like chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, marine and defence. Job roles: Maintenance fitter, welder, mechanical engineering technician. Salary: Starting anywhere between £15,000 and £18,000 per year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Engineering; Foundation Degrees.

An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business or enterprise, they’re the boss! Entrepreneurs are amongst the most successful people in the world but they have to work hard, be very determined and of course have a money making idea. Businesses created by entrepreneurs are vital to the UK’s economy. Job roles/Salary/Qualifications: All of these things depend on the individual. The beauty of creating your own business is that you don’t need any special qualifications. You might need some help in setting up a business though so head to www.opendoorsmedia.co.uk to see what’s out there to support young entrepreneurs.

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, Agriculture, Animal care, Environmental conservation, and Land-based engineering. Salary: Starting between £12,000 and £18,000. Landscape engineers make between £20,000 and £26,000 a year. Qualifications: Apprenticeships from Animal Care to Agriculture; Foundation Degrees.

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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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

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.

Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This sector is about promoting health and fitness. For example, exercise and fitness instructors work for gyms and leisure centres and help people stay fit and healthy. Sports coaches teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors and operations managers make sure gyms and leisure centres run smoothly. Job roles: Personal trainer, fitness instructor, swimming coach, leisure centre assistant, playworker. Salary: Starting around £12,000 and can rise to £25,000 with experience and qualifications. Qualifications: Apprenticeships in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Foundation Degree in Playworking.

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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In Yorkshire & Humber... Your region is home to some top training providers and employers, you can get into just about any sector here... SIZE OFof THEYORKSHIRE YORKSHIRE AND& HUMBER WORKFORCE IN EACH INDUSTRY (TOTAL 2,465,300) Size HUMBER Workforce in Each Industry Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Water supply; sewerage, waste management Construction Wholesale and retail trade; repair of vehicles Transportation and storage Accommodation and food service activities Information and communication Financial and insurance activities Real estate activities Professional, scientific and technical activities Administrative and support service activities Public administration and defence Education Human health and social work activities Arts, entertainment and recreation Other service activities 0

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Apprenticeships within Serco Apprenticeships within Serco are key as we recruit the new talent we need to continue delivering high quality services. Apprenticeships are available in numerous diverse sectors within Serco as we continue to grow the scale and breath of the programme. We do all we can to make sure apprentices get maximum learning from the job and are supported through their studies and into employment. Serco improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public service, including health, education, transport, science and defence. Our private sector customers are industryleading organisations in a wide variety of markets. We have nearly 50 years’ experience of helping our customers achieve their goals. Many want us to improve their productivity and service quality. Others need us to support their rapid growth. Government customers face crucial issues such as economic development, congestion, security and climate change. They value the innovation and passion we bring to these challenges, and the collaborative, flexible and imaginative way we work. Serco is a values-led company with a culture and ethos that is at the heart of everything we do. We give our people real

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responsibility, allowing them to put their ideas into practice and to truly make a difference for our customers and the public. Our people strategy is at the heart of our approach, it’s designed to ensure we continue to have the people and expertise we need to face today’s challenges and those ahead of us. It recognises that a good business depends on good people. This drives our commitment to support our national Apprenticeship programme which has enabled us to recruit some exciting new talent into the business. Our approach has made us one of the world’s leading service companies and our vision is to be the world’s greatest. Our service ethos means that our customers come back to us again and again. These long-term relationships help us to meet their changing needs and to do what we do best... ..bringing service to life.

At Serco we find that apprentices are motivated, flexible and loyal. They bring increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed, competent workforce.

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Current Apprenticeship Programmes within Serco Aeronautical – Avionic

Customer Service

General Engineering Craftsmen

Mechanical Building Maintenance

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Digital Satellite Communications

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Motor Vehicle Maintenance

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Project Management

Building Services

Electrical Systems Engineering

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Shipwright

Business Administration

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Support Services

Childcare

Facilities Management

Life Guard

Aircraft Survival Equipment

Contact Centre Operations

Finance

Management

Team Leading

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Fitness Instruction

Marine Seamen – Deckhand

Warehouse Management

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Lee Carrick looks forward to the future with a Serco Apprenticeship Lee Catterick, turned his life around when he was given the opportunity to train as a horticulture Apprentice. Lee is just one of the young people to take up the Apprenticeships offered by our grounds maintenance team at the London Borough of Newham, in association with agricultural college Capel Manor. Leaving school at 13, Lee got in with a ‘bad crowd’ and spent a year in prison. Now, he enjoys his work and looks forward to the future: “The best bit of my Apprenticeship? Getting up and going to work – doing something that gives me a feeling of self-worth. As an Apprentice I’m learning a skilled trade, a recognised trade, and I’m earning while I’m learning. All in one. The bonus is there’s a qualification.” The Senior Supervisor and Lee’s mentor John, says: “Lee is enthusiastic about whatever we ask him to do. I think he will be a credit to himself and the Apprenticeship scheme.” The horticultural industry as a whole desperately needs skills to be passed down to the next generation. “A lot of people are already coming up to retirement age and we will lose their skills,” explains John. “Through apprentices those skills are passed on and shared. Our apprentices are full-time, they’re part of the team and do a vast range of jobs.”

Our UK and Ireland Apprenticeship Footprint 2012

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

Christopher Hyman Chief Executive, Serco Group

Apprentice Varty Completes the Apprenticeship in Customer Services As part of our commitment to employee development the Apprenticeship in Customer Service is offered to all employees enrolled in The Listening Academy which is an adviser development programme offered to contact centre staff in Serco. Matthew Varty was one of the first employees at our site in Newcastle to complete his Apprenticeship in Customer Service.

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This is what Matthew and his Team Manager had to say: Matthew said, “I was really keen to progress so I often came in early or stayed late after shifts to work with the assessors – who were really helpful. They helped me through my Numeracy and Literacy assessments as well as the Key skills and communication workbooks. I’m really pleased to have been the first person on the Newcastle site to have passed this. I feel I have achieved a lot and I’m really looking forward to getting my certificate.” Matthew’s Team Manager Scott High said, “I’m really proud that Matthew is the first person on site to complete his Apprenticeship. He’s been really enthusiastic throughout the process and has consistently displayed great customer service skills – something which is starting to rub off on his colleagues. Well done Matthew!”

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