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14 ROUTES TO UNIVERSITY 16 HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP 18 WRITING YOUR CV 20 LINKEDIN TIPS 24 INTERVIEW TIPS AND TRICKS 29 BUSINESS 30 WORK FOR… ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND 32 TOP 10 BUSINESS APPRENTICESHIPS 35 BUSINESS APPRENTICESHIPS TOP 100 63 SERVICES & RETAIL 36 WORK FOR… JP MORGAN 40 WORK FOR… NATIONWIDE

64 WORK FOR… PRET A MANGER 66 TOP 10 SERVICES & RETAIL APPRENTICESHIPS

44 WORK FOR… PwC 49 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS 50 TOP 10 STEM APPRENTICESHIPS

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80 WORK FOR… THE TELEGRAPH MEDIA GROUP 85 GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR 86 TOP 10 GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR APPRENTICESHIPS 89 WORK FOR… GCHQ

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52 WORK FOR… IET

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EDITORIAL Associate Editor Eilidh Macleod Sub Editor Chance Delgado Design Concept Ryan Beal Contributors National Apprenticeship Service, Step Ahead, Get My First Job

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WELCOME TO THE APPRENTICESHIP & CAREERS GUIDE 2016 There’s never been a more exciting time to start your career and become an apprentice!

The journey to your perfect job may not be as difficult as you think. Not sure if you want to go to uni? Or not sure if you’ll have the grades? Turn to page 6 for information on whether an apprenticeship might be for you, or page 14 for alternative routes to university. Whether you want to jump right into the job market or start an apprenticeship, pages 18 – 24 will give you information that will help you make the right choice.

Every day people are using apprenticeships as the path to their dream career. In addition to pledging to create three million apprenticeships in the next five years, the Government announced that the term “apprenticeship” will be legally protected – meaning that companies will have to provide their apprentices with at least a year’s training and other statutory requirements.

You can ‘get in and go far’ with a higher or degree apprenticeship at some of Britain’s biggest and brightest companies. Over 240,000 workplaces employed an apprentice in 2013/14, including ‘blue chip’ British and international companies such as Cap Gemini, Ford, ITV, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Barclays and the BBC. With so many opportunities on offer you can find the apprenticeship that’s right for you.

So, let your journey start here, the first step of your future career…

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IS AN APPRENTICESHIP FOR YOU?

Thinking about an apprenticeship, but not sure if it’s for you?

Here we answer some of the most common questions about apprenticeships.

Do I qualify for an apprenticeship?

Yes, if: đƫ You’re over 16. đƫ Living in England. đƫ Not in full-time education.

How long does an apprenticeship last? đƫ The length of an apprenticeship is different for every job. Generally, it will last between one and five years. With most apprenticeships, it’s usual to spend a minimum of 30 hours a week working, with one day of training.

Does it cost any money? đƫ No – you will earn a salary, which will grow as your skills do.

So is it like a proper job? đƫ Yes. You will earn money while you learn a job role and gain experience and qualifications that will help you progress in your career.

Does that mean I get holidays? đƫ Yes. Like every other employee in the UK, you’ll get at least 20 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.

How much will I get paid? đƫ You will earn a minimum of £3.50 an hour, but your wage could be more, depending on the company. On average,

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apprentices earn over £100,000 more over the course of their working life.

What if I already have a job or have had a job? đƫ You can take on an apprenticeship at any time. You may even be able to become an apprentice at your place of work.

Can I still go to university? đƫ Yes. After completing an apprenticeship, you could continue to train for a higher level apprenticeship, or you could go on to university. Some apprenticeships can even earn you UCAS points.

How do I find an apprenticeship? đƫ You can find an apprenticeship through the National Apprenticeship Service, or apply directly through an employer’s website, through an apprenticeship provider like Step Ahead and GetMyFirstJob, or talk to your college or school careers adviser.

Ged, 22, Application Developer and Test Specialist, started his career with an apprenticeship at IBM

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FAMOUS FORMER APPRENTICES You don’t have to go to university to have a successful career. Though it’s useful to work towards a degree during your apprenticeship, the people on this list prove that you can make it to the top, even without one…

Talk show hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey both dropped out of university and are now two of the highest earners in daytime television.

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates both left Harvard to start their own companies, while Steve Jobs left Reed College to start Apple. All three men have been on Forbes list of the Richest People in the World.

The late Walt Disney dropped out of high school at 16 yet he remains the person who has received more Academy Awards and nominations than any other in history.

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Lord Alan Sugar, entrepreneur and wheelerdealer, left school at 16 to sell car parts from a van.

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alan sugar left school at 16 to sell car parts from a van up his own company, Amstrad, just three years later, retailing electrical devices and home computers, all made from low-cost components.

You might not recognise the name Ingvar Kamprad, but your house will probably have at least one piece from his iconic furniture brand: IKEA. Kamprad grew up on a farm in Sweden and started IKEA with

money his father gave him for doing well in high school when he was only 17.

Roman Abramovich dropped out of college, worked as a street-trader, then mechanic, and sold imported rubber ducks from his flat in Moscow, before building his steel empire. He’s now worth $11.2 billion.

Simon Cowell left school with just two O-levels (the equivalent of GCSEs) in English language and literature. After working several different jobs, he found a job in the mailroom of record label EMI, before making his way to being the worldfamous music and TV talent show celebrity he is today.

You’d never know that tycoon, Richard

Branson, suffered with severe dyslexia and left school at 15 with just three O-levels (GCSEs). It wasn’t until he was in his 20s, that he began his Virgin mail-order record business, putting him on the path to his current £2.5 billion empire – now covering everything from music festivals to TV, a rail network and space travel.

Other famous names who didn’t go to uni: Supermarket chain Whole Foods CEO, John Mackey, spent seven years at the University of Texas and then dropped out before cofounding the health food store.

Tumblr founder David Karp dropped out of school at 14.

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Heston Blumenthal left school with six O-levels (GCSEs), before working as an apprentice in a kitchen. He now owns three Michelinstarred restaurants across the UK, has his own food range in Waitrose supermarket and has starred in several television cooking shows.

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GET MY FIRST JOB

You’re ready to look to the future, start working and earning a living. so, on your path to success, why not build valuable skills through an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship gives you practical, on-the-job experience, essential learning tools and all-important qualifications that will last you a lifetime... wherever tomorrow takes you.

Apprenticeships are now available in more than 170 industries. Respected by employers across the world, apprenticeships lead to a national qualification, with a network of support available to give you all the help you need to do well.

GetMyFirstJob is an online jobs board for apprenticeships and traineeships across the UK. The site works with over 100 training providers, such as BPP, Kaplan and Rathbone, among many others, meaning you can find a multitude of opportunities in one place.

You can register online, and in under 10 minutes, create a profile that acts as a mini CV. You can then apply for positions based on your interests with the click of a button. Plus, once you sign up, the training providers that they work with can begin matching you to suitable roles, helping you to get your dream job, fast!

Training providers will be able to contact you directly to talk about jobs in your area

that match your interests – so that you get full support in your job search. This speeds up the process, meaning you could be in a job in double quick time. Some candidates have found jobs in a matter of days!

Why not discover the future that’s waiting for you by building skills and confidence, qualifications and experience with getmyfirstjob.co.uk

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UNIVERSITY Both university and apprenticeships are great routes to take when you leave school. One isn’t better than the other; it just depends what suits you, your ambitions and your future best Taking an apprenticeship doesn’t mean you have to forfeit university. And you don’t have to get ‘bad’ grades before you consider an apprenticeship as secnd best because they’re a great way to get yourself on a chosen career path.

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are job roles offered in every industry... from business, to marketing, media, engineering and accounting. So, if you’re still not sure which one is for you, you can apply for apprenticeships and universities at the same time, you don’t have to choose one or the other, they can work well together.

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ROUTES TO UNI

If university is your long-term goal, there are several ways you can get there. A-Level results aren’t the be all and end all!

Many people don’t know that apart from A-levels, there’s a range of qualifications that can get you into higher education:

cover a wide-range of industries and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that employers need.

Key Skills Qualifications (Levels 1-4) Key Skills Qualifications cover six areas in several levels such as communication and information communication technology.

They can be studied as part of a full-time or part-time course at a school or a college in the day or evening, before moving on to an HND or degree.

Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are work-related, or vocational, higher education qualifications. They are Level 5 qualifications that focus on learning by doing, and give you tailored skills that you can use in a particular job. They are highly valued by employers.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) (Levels 1-5) An NVQ is a work-based qualification that allows the student to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge needed to do a job. You can do an NVQ while you’re in a full-time or part-time job. There are no age limits or entry requirements.

BTEC qualifications and OCR Nationals (Levels 1-7) BTEC qualifications and OCR Nationals are work-related qualifications and can come as part of a technical certificate. They

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Access to Higher Education Diploma The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification to prepare students for study at degree level. There are over one thousand courses available in many different industries.

What about work experience?

If you’re applying to do a Foundation degree course, you will find that relevant work experience is taken into account alongside any qualifications you have.

NQF level - Examples of qualifications and what they give you: Level: Entry What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ Entry level certificate đƫ Entry level Skills for Life đƫ Entry level award, certificate and diploma đƫ Entry level Functional Skills đƫ Entry level Foundation Learning Level: 1 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ GCSE (grades D-G) đƫ Key Skills level 1 đƫ NVQ level 1 đƫ Skills for Life level 1 đƫ Foundation diploma đƫ BTEC award, certificate and diploma level 1 đƫ Foundation Learning level 1 đƫ Functional Skills level 1 đƫ Cambridge National level 1 Level: 2 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ GCSE (grades A*-C) đƫ Key Skills level 2 đƫ NVQ level 2 đƫ Skills for Life level 2 đƫ Higher diploma đƫ BTEC award, certificate and diploma level 2 đƫ Functional Skills level 2 đƫ Cambridge National level 2 đƫ Cambridge Technical level 2 Level: 3 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ AS and A level đƫ Advanced Extension Award đƫ Cambridge International award đƫ International Baccalaureate đƫ Key Skills level 3 đƫ NVQ level 3 đƫ Advanced diploma đƫ Progression diploma đƫ BTEC award, certificate and diploma level 3 đƫ BTEC National đƫ Cambridge Technical level 3

Level: 4 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ Certificate of higher education đƫ Key Skills level 4 đƫ NVQ level 4 đƫ BTEC Professional award, certificate and diploma level 4 Level: 5 What qualification you can achieve: đƫ HND đƫ NVQ level 4 đƫ Higher diploma đƫ BTEC Professional award, certificate and diploma level 5 đƫ HNC Or đƫ HND đƫ Diploma of higher education đƫ Diploma of further education đƫ Foundation degree Level: 6 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ NVQ level 4 đƫ BTEC Advanced Professional award, certificate and diploma level 6 Or đƫ Bachelor’s degree đƫ Graduate certificate đƫ Graduate diploma Level: 7 What qualifications you can achieve: đƫ BTEC Advanced Professional award, certificate and diploma level 7 đƫ Fellowship and fellowship diploma đƫ Postgraduate certificate đƫ Postgraduate diploma đƫ NVQ level 5 đƫ BTEC Advanced Professional award, certificate and diploma level 7 Or đƫ Master’s degree đƫ Postgraduate certificate đƫ Postgraduate diploma

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HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP First, you need to know what level of apprenticeship you’ll be doing INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIPS Also called a Level 2 The Intermediate Apprenticeship is the basic Apprenticeship level. It’s for those who don’t have any formal qualifications, but employers might ask for one or two GCSEs or a basic numeracy and literacy test.

A completed Intermediate Apprenticeship is the equivalent of five GCSEs at A*-C, or an NVQ Level 2, and a Key Skills or knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. Once completed, it will allow you entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS Also called a Level 3 The Advanced Apprenticeship is for those who have an Intermediate Apprenticeship or those with five GCSE passes at grade C or above. A completed Advanced Apprenticeship is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3 or two A-Level passes and will allow entry to a Higher Apprenticeship.

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Also called Levels 4 - 7 A Higher Apprenticeship is the highest level of apprenticeship and seen as the main alternative to university and higher education. Higher Apprenticeships are detailed and can be the equivalent of a foundation degree, but can progress as far as a Master’s degree. An NVQ Level 4 or a similar alternative is usually worked towards, with BTECs also being common.

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If you don’t quite meet the entry requirements for an Intermediate Apprenticeship, don’t’ worry!

The National Apprenticeship Service runs an Access to Apprenticeship pathway. Visit nationalcareersservice.direct. gov.uk for more information.

When you know what level of apprenticeship you’re eligible for, you can begin applying. Don’t forget, you can apply for university at the same time as an apprenticeship.

employers and training providers.

HOW TO APPLY

CONTACT AN EMPLOYER DIRECTLY

There are a few different ways you can apply for an apprenticeship. With apprenticeships on the rise, there can be competition for places, so it pays to know the different ways you can apply.

If you know what industry you want to work in, then why not search for a position directly with the employer? This guide lists hundreds of employers who provide apprenticeships. Whether you’re looking for a position in business, science, technology, engineering or maths, communications and media, or government and the public sector, our guide has it all. Turn to the relevant section, visit the employer’s website and apply online. Remember, some companies will only hire at certain times of year, so it’s worth emailing them to ask when positions will become available.

ONLINE There are many different websites that can help you find the training you want, all offering hundreds of positions. At the time of printing, the National Apprenticeship Service website alone had more than 27,000 jobs available. Visit apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice. lsc.gov.uk Visit apprenticeshipcareers.co.uk to find the top-rated employers for apprenticeships in the UK. GetMyFirstJob.co.uk offers you a whole new way to find your first apprenticeship job by connecting you with the best

Stepahead.co.uk is an apprenticeship training agency that can help you on the path to your perfect career.

SPEAK TO YOUR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL ADVISER Your school or college career adviser can offer you practical help and advice about putting your CV together, getting ready for an interview, and how to approach a prospective employer about securing an apprenticeship.

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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE A CV PORTFOLIO WEBSITE CV

A written CV is important, but visually dull: hard to stand out from the crowd. Sell yourself via email and the web with a modern online presence: your personal CV website Employers want to see what you’re about in the quickest and easiest way possible.

Anything that saves them time, such as an online CV, gives you instant brownie points.

But remember: bringing a paper copy CV and covering letter to an interview is still very important. If you don’t have a CV yet, then use the National Careers Service’s

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CV building tool. You can access it at nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Once you have your CV, you can get started on your CV website. There are plenty of simple web building platforms online, all free and user-friendly. Building your own website has never been easier, so crack on and get yourself noticed!

HOW TO Make A CV Portfolio Website Step 1 – Choose a domain name, e.g. example.co.uk Step 2 – Check name availability at 123-reg.co.uk.

Step 3 – Register your domain name at 123-reg.co.uk Step 4 – Sign up to Weebly, Wix or Wordpress for free.

Step 5 – Choose a layout.

Step 6 – Begin arranging and uploading content.

Step 7 – Publish your site.

Top Tips! đƫ Keep things simple and clean.

đƫ Give yourself an angle that makes you stand out.

đƫ Make your content as useful as possible.

đƫ Give your pages a consistent appearance . đƫ Stick to your topic.

It’s really that simple!

Top 3 best FREE sites for newbie’s Wix.com – a simple, easy-to-navigate platform enabling you to build your website fast. It’s quick to sign up to and easy to build a unique, personalised portfolio, providing options for both Flash or HTML. Weebly.com – similar to Wix in design, Weebly is equally as fun, free and flexible in what it offers. Pick a design, and simply drag & drop elements onto each page you create. Add text, pictures, media and links.

WordPress.com – a simple online blog site with the ability to have multiple pages, thus giving you full freedom in your design. On WordPress you can easily add pages and other goodies to your blog in seconds.

All sites allow you to embed media from pictures, links, contact forums, Flickr galleries, files and Google maps to feed readers, YouTube videos, and more! Other sites out there are also FREE and worth a look.

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LEARNING LINKEDIN Have you heard of LinkedIn and wondered if it’s relevant to you? The answer is: yes, it is! LinkedIn is a social networking and careers site that has become an invaluable tool for over 200 million job hunters and executives across the world. Think of it as Facebook, but with your boss!

LinkedIn has its own step-by-step wizard for you to get started with your profile.

When you’ve done that, follow our top tips on how to make the most of it.

Write a good headline You get the opportunity to write a headline for your LinkedIn profile. This short description will appear below your name in search results and is the second piece of information people will see after your name. The key here is to sell yourself in as simple a way as possible. The headline needs to be catchy, but at the same time show the people browsing through the list why they should click on your profile.

Include A Picture Of Yourself It doesn’t need to be from a professional photoshoot, but a good, clear photograph of you is regarded as vital. Make sure it’s not a holiday photo or one with a group of friends. Save your fun photos for Facebook!

Keep it as simple as possible with a plain background. Not only does a photo allow people to make a basic connection with you, but it also builds up a degree of trust.

Be Social Don’t forget that the site works like a social network. You have the opportunity to build a diverse catalogue of contacts from around the world. Search for people that you would be interested in working for, or who have well-established profiles. You can

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also add existing contacts from your email address book if they have their own profile.

Be Informative You have many opportunities and different ways to sell yourself on LinkedIn. There are multiple categories and fields to complete.

This may appear daunting and you probably won’t be able to fill all of them yet, but at every step of your career, you’ll be able to add another milestone to your growing online profile.

If you’re particularly good at something, put it on your profile. Maybe you’ve built a website or have a blog that gets lots of hits. If you’ve won any awards, add them to your profile. If you volunteer for a cause, have completed a related course or speak a language, add it. Don’t be modest with your achievements!

Stay Current If you’ve taken the time to sign up to the website, added your CV, skills and any work experience you might have – then don’t let it fall into disarray. Your profile should stay up to date and ‘alive’. As long as you are doing something relevant to your chosen career, there is always something to add.

Get Involved It’s a cliché, but true, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Although LinkedIn won’t allow you to just start messaging Richard Branson or the head of Apple,

it does let you join a group and start a dialogue with anyone else in that group.

Use this chance to share experiences and tips and build your contact base.

Connect To Your Business If you work for a well-respected multinational company, use its reputation to bolster your profile. Add a link to their site on your profile and say “I work here!”

If you work for a small business, show how you impact the workforce and help keep the place running. It doesn’t matter if you’re a minor cog in the works: tell people what you do and what experience you have gained.

Stay connected, get linking and happy networking!

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET AN INTERVIEW

Congratulations! You’ve had that email or phone call asking you to attend an interview. Now, make sure you’re prepared…

WHAT TO WEAR No matter what kind of job you’re going for, it’s important to look smart the first time you’re meeting a prospective employer.

CLOTHES Invest in smart clothes that you can use again. Most suitable are a shirt, trousers, tie, skirt, dress and suit jacket. It’s easy to dress well, even on a budget.

SHOES Absolutely NO TRAINERS! Make sure your shoes are clean.

RESEARCH THE COMPANY Before you go to the interview, spend a little time on Google. Have a quick look for any recent news articles about the company.

Have they had any great achievements in the last year?

Is there an interesting client they have worked with or campaign they have worked on?

What is their mission statement and what do they actually offer as a company?

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Reread the job description It’s important to understand what the company is expecting of you. Rehearse your answers to any questions that might come up relating to it. That way, you won’t be caught out when you’re asked. Practice with a friend.

ON THE DAY Bring a paper copy of your CV and covering letter Even if your interviewer doesn’t use them, you will look organised and professional.

BE EARLY! Google maps nearly always sends you the wrong way when have to be somewhere on time and you never know what kind of transport issues you might run into.

PHONE OFF! ...Or on silent!

Don’t have it on the table and definitely don’t check it during the interview.

Instagram, Facebook and iMessages can wait!

BODY LANGUAGE BE NICE! Smile at everyone. Be respectful. You want everyone you interact with to have a positive memory of you.

EYE CONTACT Maintain eye contact and sit up straight. Try not to touch your hair or face too much.

ALWAYS ANSWER No matter what your interviewer asks, always answer – even if you need a minute to think about it before you do. Here are some examples of tricky questions and how you could answer them:

SHAKE HANDS Shake hands with your interviewer when you meet them and also when you say goodbye. A firm handshake shows that you’re confident.

“WHY SHOULD I GIVE YOU THIS JOB?” Don’t panic. Remember the job description and list which of your past experiences or current skills could apply to the points listed in the description. Also explain to the interviewer how exciting you would find the job role and how keen you are to get the job.

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“TELL ME ABOUT “WHAT’S YOURSELF” YOUR WORST This doesn’t mean the interviewer QUALITY?” wants to hear about your current girl/ Nobody wants to tell a prospective boyfriend, or what your favourite television employer about a negative personality show is, as interesting as that might be. aspect. But what negative thing could They want to know why you would be actually be a positive in a work environment? a good fit in their company. Cover a few Impatience, for example, could work to your topics, like your education, any extra advantage. Adhering to deadlines and activities or sports teams you are part stressing deadlines can be a positive in of, and any work experience you might an office environment. already have. If you have a keen interest related to the relevant industry that the company is in – mention it!

AFTER THE INTERVIEW Keep in touch!

Follow up with the company the same day as your interview, or within 24 hours of your interview at the latest. Thank the interviewer and let them know how interested you are in the position and how much you enjoyed meeting them. If you weren’t told in the interview, ask how long the hiring process is and after what period of time you should expect to hear back from them.

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STEP AHEAD

To explain how Step Ahead could help you with an apprenticeship, let us tell you about one client we worked with, and how young people can earn while they learn Jake came to us before he got his exam results. He wanted help finding work, but wasn’t sure what he wanted to do.

That’s normal for many young people. We discussed his interests and explained the different apprenticeships available at that time with a big client of ours, Essentia.

They run what’s called the non-essential services at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospital in London, and offer a number of different qualifications and apprenticeships in six or seven different departments - everything from Business Admin, Procurement, IT, Hotel Services, Painting and Decorating, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Call Centres and so on.

Jake decided that working with Essentia would be a good move, so he applied for a place on a Sector Based Work Academy, which, in this case, was just one week long. It prepares candidates for work and assesses their different abilities, so they can find the right kind of work.

Jake did a great job. he was helped to write his CV, and at the end of the course, having met the criteria, was automatically eligible for an interview with Essentia.

Having passed his interview, Jake is now an apprentice painter and decorator with Essentia working at the hospital. The Trust said that the quality of the candidates, and their preparation, was so high that despite only having one place to fill they didn’t want to miss them, so they took on two apprentices.

When you’re thinking about what to do when you leave school, an apprenticeship

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is a great option, with qualifications available that can be equivalent to a Degree, if you want. You might be surprised to find out about some of the roles available too. For example, we have apprentices working at King’s College Hospital in A & E as an Assistant Clinical Technologists who do a variety of different jobs that carry real responsibility. They take blood from patients for testing, and work in operating theatres supporting the doctors and nurses. They also help with respiratory tests and in the ophthalmology department.

We also have apprentices working in the simulation centre setting up training rooms and preparing equipment for doctors. Some arrange the transportation of patients to and from hospital – that’s part of a Customer Service Apprenticeship.

There are so many different types of apprenticeships available – and we’ve only talked about the hospitals – we have museums, retail clients, offices, supermarkets, visitor attractions, in fact, too many to list here.

One last thing to remember is that there are plenty of apprenticeships available for young women too – it’s not just for young men – as many people think.

So, if you’d like to know more about how an apprenticeship can help you get a good start in life by earning while you’re learning, get in touch and we’ll be happy to hear from you and pleased to help. stepahead.co.uk

There are many different types of apprenticeships available at Step Ahead, ďŹ nd yours now.

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WHY START AN APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS? Business is one of the UK’s biggest exports – meaning there are many different industries in which you can work and lots of job opportunities: commercial banks, building societies, investment banks, insurance companies, broking firms and independent financial advisers, to name a few.

Insurance Banking Investments Funds

PROSPECTS The business sector offers some of the highest basic salaries and biggest bonuses – but you’ll have to work hard for them!

Law Stockbroking

Many companies in the financial services offer apprenticeships – check the following pages to find out more!

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BUSINESS APPRENTICESHIPS Many companies in business employ apprentices. The 10 employers below were chosen by industry experts and former staff members as some of the best on offer. On the follow pages of this section, you can find other leading companies who provide apprenticeship schemes

Barclays Since the Barclays Technology Apprentice Programme was launched in 2010 it has recruited 295 apprentices in the UK, of which, 90% are still with the organisation. joinus.barclays.com/emea/apprenticeships

Deloitte Deloitte runs 200 apprenticeships for school leavers across the UK through the BrightStart scheme. It offers ambitious school and college leavers the opportunity to gain a recognised professional or technical qualification. deloitte.com/uk

Fidelity Worldwide Investment At Fidelity, 95% of apprentices achieve permanent roles (with an average career length of 10 years) and the chance to work abroad. This year, the company partnered with Future First, working with schools. fidelityrecruitment.com/uk-ireland/earlycareers

JP Morgan JP Morgan apprenticeship programmes in financial services and technology offer post-sixth-form students opportunities to launch their careers from world-class offices in Bournemouth, Dorset, leading to industryrecognised qualifications. With training provided by the best-in-class experts,

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the programmes enable apprentices to gain both knowledge and experience before, subject to performance, continuing their careers within JP Morgan and across the industry. Academic requirements are only part of the picture; candidates need to demonstrate a diverse range of skills, interests and, most of all, the potential to develop into future leaders within the financial services industry. careers.jpmorgan. com/careers/programs/ financial-services-apprenticeship

Nationwide Kennedys Kennedys legal apprenticeships are designed to help launch apprentices into a successful career in the legal world, teaching them the skills that they will need to work in a legal environment. kennedyslaw.com/careers/ legalapprenticeships

Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Banking Group has created more than 3,000 new apprenticeships. All are permanent roles and are based right across the UK. discoverwhatmatters.co.uk

Nationwide introduced apprenticeships in 2013, offering a permanent contract to 95% of their apprentices last year. They now offer their apprentices permanent contracts on joining. nationwide-jobs.co.uk

PwC PwC’s retention rate for apprentices is 85.8%, compared with 67.7% for graduates, after qualifying. There is the opportunity for everyone who completes an apprenticeship to remain with PwC and to take advantage of ample career support and job opportunities. pwc.co.uk/higher- apprenticeships

M&G Investments M&G offers permanent apprenticeships for school leavers in areas such as operations, fund management and marketing and technology. The programmes incorporate industry-recognised qualifications such as the investment operations certificate (IOC). mandg.co.uk/corporate/careers/ apprenticeships

TSB All of TSB’s employees are partners in the business, whatever their job title or grade. Apprentices benefit from a tailored programme and the opportunity to gain the qualifications that will provide them with a truly solid foundation for their future career. tsbcareers.co.uk

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BUSI NESS Accenture careers.accenture.com/Microsites/apprentices @Accenture

BDO bdoschoolleavers.co.uk/Home @bdoaccountant

Addleshaw Goddard LLP addleshawgoddard.com/apprenticeship @AGinsight

Bond Dickinson bonddickinson.com/careers/apprenticeships @Bond_Dickinson

Allianz Insurance home.citygateway.org.uk/our-partners @Allianz

BPP bpp.com/apprenticeships/programmes @BPPLawSchool

American Express americanexpress.com/us/small-business/ openforum/keywords/apprenticeship @AmexUK

Charted Insurance Institute cii.co.uk/qualifications/apprenticeships/aboutapprenticeships @ciigroup

Aon aonearlycareers.co.uk/pages/apprenticeships @Aon_plc

Citibank future-talent.com/institution/citi @Citibank

Arup arup.com/Careers/Graduates_and_interns/ UKMEA/Apprenticeships @ArupGroup

City of London cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/education-learning/ apprenticeships @cityoflondon

Aster Group aster.co.uk/careers/types-of-career/apprentices @AsterGroupUK

Civica civica.co.uk/vacancies @CivicaUK

Atos uk.atos.net/en-uk/home/careers/apprentices @Atos

Close Brothers closebrothers.com/careers/close-brothers-smeapprentice-programme @CloseBrothersAF

Aviva careers.aviva.co.uk/routes-to-aviva/apprentices @AvivaUK Babington Business College babington.co.uk/apprenticeships @Babington_Ltd Baker Tilly rsmuk.com/careers @RSMUK Bank of America (ML) purepotential.org/careers-advice/bank-ofamerica-merrill-lynch @BofAML Bank of England bankofenglandearlycareers.co.uk/ourprogrammes/school-leaver-developmentprogramme @bankofengland

Clyde and Co careers.clydeco.com/trainees/legal-apprenticeships @ClydeCoNews CMS cmsvoc.co.uk/apprenticeships @cmsvoc Credit Suisse thebigchoice.com/Jobs/Credit_Suisse/ Information_Technology_Industrial_Placement_ Program_6_or_12_Months/300002482 @CreditSuisse Direct Line learndirect.com/help/about-learndirect/ourproducts-and-services/apprenticeships @DirectLine_UK DWF dwf.co.uk/join-us/apprenticeships @DWF_Law

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J.P. MORGAN The Company: J.P. Morgan is one of the most respected financial institutions in the world.

Employing around 250,000 people in more than 60 countries, we have been doing first-class business in a first-class way for more than 200 years.

The Location: Our Bournemouth office employs more than 4,000 people in a wide variety of roles, and supports activities in more than 40 countries. This location offers global exposure, unparalleled mobility and exciting career development opportunities.

The Opportunities: We operate 2 schemes: an 18-month level 4 apprenticeship in providing financial services, and a 4-year degree apprenticeship in technology. Starting salary is £13,000pa for both.

Applications: Applications for both apprenticeships open in September to start in September the following year.

Our apprentices may be fresh out of school, but that doesn’t hold them back. From the start, they join us in a real role and enjoy all the same benefits as our regular employees, including company pension, healthcare and holidays. In addition to their daily roles with their teams, they take on business projects, which means they get involved in some very influential and innovative work.

Something that may surprise you is the variety of roles that our apprentices are placed in. While some are in the sort of finance and operations roles you would expect from an international Investment

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Bank, others may take advantage of wideranging opportunities within our technology or corporate teams. Roles can include: antimoney laundering, cyber security, coding, cash management and much more.

To date, all of our apprentices who have completed their programme have been offered full-time roles within the firm and are continuing to drive their career forward.

Start your journey. jpmorgan.com/apprenticeship or jpmorgan. com/technology-apprenticeship

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BUSI NESS EY ey.com/UK/en/Careers/Students/Schools---EYSchool-Leaver-programme @EY_UKI

Logica Sponsored Degree (CGI) cgi-group.co.uk/careers/school-and-collegeleavers/sponsored-degree-programme @CGI_UK_Students

Eversheds eversheds.com/global/en/where/europe/uk/ overview/careers/apprenticeship-programme @eversheds

London Stock Exchange home.citygateway.org.uk/our-partners @LSEplc

FCO Services fcoscareers.co.uk/our-roles @foreignoffice GE ge.com/careers @GE_Reports Goldman Sachs bba.org.uk/goldman-sachs-apprenticeshipprogramme @GoldmanSachs Grant Thornton thebigchoice.com/Jobs/Grant_Thornton @GrantThorntonUS HSBC hsbc.com/careers @HSBC_Group

Marsh Ltd marsh.com/uk/careers @MarshGlobal Mayer Brown mayerbrown.com/Legal-Apprentice-Programme @Mayer_Brown Mazars mazars.co.uk/Home/Join-our-teams/SchoolLeaver-Careers @MazarsGroup Metro Bank metrobankonline.co.uk/Careers/specialistroles/ job-application/job-vacancies/Recruiter-andApprentice-Support @Metro_Bank

Jaguar Land Rover jaguarlandrovercareers.com/jlr-roles/futuretalent/apprentices @JLRPR

MHA MacIntyre Hudson mhacareers.co.uk @MHUpdates

Kaplan kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk @KaplanNews

Mishcon de Reya mishcon.com/join_us @Mishcon_de_Reya

KPMG thebigchoice.com/Jobs/KPMG @KPMG

National Audit Office nao.org.uk/school-leavers @NAOorguk

Linklaters linklatersrealisingpotential.com @LinklatersLLP

National Grid careers.nationalgrid.com/apprentice-engineertraining-programmes @nationalgriduk

Lloyds of London lloyds.com/lloyds/careers/apprentices @LloydsofLondon LMPQ lmpq.co.uk/apply @LMPQAcademy

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Man Group careers.man.eu/en/index @MAN_Group

Natwest acttraining.org.uk/natwest-apprenticeshipprogramme @NatWest_Help NestlĂŠ nestlecareers.co.uk/academy/content/ apprenticeships @Nestle

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DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: FROM APPRENTICE TO SPECIALIST When Rebecca joined Nationwide as an apprentice in 2013, she knew career progression was important to her I applied for an apprenticeship at Nationwide after working in retail and realising it wasn’t quite right for me.

When I joined, in April 2013, I was one of the first four apprentices Nationwide ever took on.

I was the only one of my friends who chose the apprenticeship route – the others went straight to work or university. My friends were surprised at the time, but now completely understand why I chose this path.

As a ‘Procurement Apprentice’ I was responsible for conducting due diligence on the third parties that the Marketing and Corporate Affairs departments wanted to work with. I was also studying for an NVQ in Business Administration, meaning I could earn while gaining another qualification.

Although it’s not something I’d have picked during ‘careers day’ at school, I really enjoy my job. I’d dismissed Business Studies and Finance when I was younger as I didn’t enjoy maths, and I’d thought I wasn’t ‘clever’ enough for a career in Finance.

I find Financial Services really interesting now, and manage the commercial lifecycle of third parties that Nationwide wishes to engage with.

After 12 months, I’d completed my

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apprenticeship, and I was promoted to Commercial Analyst. This meant I ran the entire end -toend process: tenders, supplier presentations, evaluation, drafting of contracts, negotiations and signing. Within these areas I’d often be involved with charities, photographers, PR, events and creative agencies, to name but a few.

Since then, I’ve been promoted once again, this time to Commercial Specialist. Now, I focus on the Risk area of Nationwide, and I’m also studying for another professional qualification through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

There’s real friendship among the apprentices – we help and support each other.

The best bit of advice I was given was from my Grandpa, he’s always told me “Never be afraid to go for the next job up!” and I’ve learnt that it is completely true: if you don’t try, then you’ll never know. After all, through hard work and being brave enough to try, I’ve gone from an apprentice with no knowledge or experience of commercial management to a Commercial Specialist within just two and half years.

“Never be afraid to go for the next job up!”

For more information on apprenticeships at Nationwide, please visit: nationwidejobs.co.uk/et

BUSI NESS Nomura nomura.com/europe/careers @Nomura

Societe Generale careers.societegenerale.com @SocieteGenerale

Old Mutual oldmutualwealth.co.uk @OMWealthUK

Standard Chartered home.citygateway.org.uk @StanChart

Peabody peabody.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ apprenticeships @PeabodyLDN

Tesco tesco-graduates.com/apprenticeships-schoolleavers @Tesco

Penningtons Manches home.citygateway.org.uk/our-partners @Penningtonslaw

Thomas Eggar visionapprentices.co.uk @ThomasEggarLLP

PineBridge Investments home.citygateway.org.uk/our-partners @PineBridge

Thomson Airways tuijobsuk.co.uk/work-at-tui-travel/thomsonairways/airline-engineering/engineeringapprenticeship @Thomson_Ops

Prudential pru.co.uk/careers/apprenticeship @PruUKpress PSA Peugeot Citreon psacareers.co.uk/index @PSA_news RBC Capital Markets campus.rbccm.com/en/home/how-to-apply/ apply-to-programmes-in-the-uk @RBC RBS yourpassionyourpotential.rbs.com/pages/ apprenticeships @RBSGroup Rowlinsons rowlinsonconstruction.co.uk/corporateresponsbility/apprenticeships @Rowlinsons Santander santanderearlyincareer.co.uk/apprenticeships @santanderuk Shoosmiths shoosmiths.com @ShoosmithsLaw Smith and Williamson smithandwilliamsontrainees.co.uk/ourprogrammes/school-leaver @SmithWilliamson

Thomson Reuters future-talent.com/institution/thomson-reuters @thomsonreuters TLT Solicitors careers.tltsolicitors.com/entry-level @TLTtrainees Remit Training provider remit.co.uk/apprenticeships/business/businessadministration @RemitTraining Unilever unilever.co.uk/careers-jobs/unileverapprenticeships @Unilever Visa visaeurope.com/about-us/apprenticeships @Visa Wilby Ltd notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunity/apprenticeinsurance-broker-cii-with-wilby-ltd-188848 @WilbyLtd Zurich Financial Services zurich.co.uk/careers/graduatesandinterns/ apprenticeships @Zurich

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REAL APPRENTICES I chose a School & College Leaver programme because…

I liked the idea of working towards a professional qualification that would have a direct link to the work I’d do on a day-to-day basis. Also, I wanted to further my learning without incurring the financial cost of going to university. For me, PwC’s School & College Leaver programme was the perfect opportunity to achieve my career goals, with the added benefit of earning a salary.

Advice I’d give for a smooth transition from school into work is to…

1) Take advantage of pre-joiner networking opportunities. The more familiar faces you recognise on your first day in the office, the less nervous you’ll be.

2) Ask any questions you may have, whether it’s to the recruitment team or your school careers adviser.

My top tips for working straight after school as a School Leaver…

1) Ask questions. It’s the only way you’ll learn and expand your knowledge, whether it’s technical questions to help you do your job better, or practical things, like how to use a printer. People will be more than happy to help.

2) Get involved in different projects and committees because it’s the best way to expand your internal network and gives you exposure to different roles and activities that may be available.

3) Nobody knows how much work you have unless you tell them, so if you’re working at full capacity and you can’t take on any more

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“For me, PwC’s School & College leaver programme was the perfect opportunity to achieve my career goals, with the added benefit of earning a salary.” work, let your team know, they’ll appreciate your honesty.

Within the School & College Leaver programme your main responsibilities are…

Responsibilities vary across different business areas. In Tax, your main responsibilities will be the preparation of tax returns and holding client meetings to gain the information needed to prepare client tax returns and explain the tax position that will be taken.

The aspects of my role I enjoy most are…

I really enjoy studying towards my professional qualification. It’s nice to see that what I’m learning impacts my work through my technical ability and the advice I’m able to give my clients. My role is really rewarding and frequently offers the opportunity to learn about new topics and apply my improving knowledge.

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Gabriele, business administration assistant, Informations Systems, Channel 4

g “I’m only 16, but I’m gettin used to working and being treated like an adult” Gabriele says: I wanted to work here so badly, I was willing to re-apply time after time if I needed to. The atmosphere is so different from normal offices.

I’m only 16 but I’m getting used to working and being treated like an adult, proving I can do the job. I love it!

I’m working towards a qualification and getting to know the ins and outs behind the scenes at Channel 4.

Channel 4 say: Having an apprentice scheme is about recognising raw talent over qualifications or work experience.

But ours is also about diversity.

We’re proud of the range of voices our apprentices represent.

Many of them even take part as key speakers in highlevel brainstorming sessions around programming and content for young audiences. They add huge value to what we do.

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SCI EN CE , TE CH NO LO GY , EN GI NE ER IN G & MA TH S W HA T IS ST EM ?

r Science, Technology, STEM is the acronym fo d Maths.

Engineering an billion connected In 2016, there will be 15 atâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twice as many devices in the world. Th mans. devices as there are hu

STEM JOBS Aerospace & Space Construction

WHY START AN APPRENTICESHIP IN STEM?

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all UK businesses rely on % ofpeople with STEM skills.

Environment Fashion

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of all new jobs created will be STEM-related. There will be 1.86 million new jobs needing engineering skills by 2020.

PROSPECTS According to a 2011 report, STEM careers lead to better salaries later in life.

The UK is producing 36,000 fewer STEM employees EVERY year than it needs.

Many large businesses offering STEM-based apprenticeships pay for apprentices to go on to take a university degree e.g. in telecoms at BT, in aerospace at Rolls-Royce, in energy at British Gas, in accountancy at KPMG.

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHS

Including construction, housing, manufacturing, engineering, developers, energy, pharmaceuticals, health and transport

Atkins Atkins offers competitive salaries and extensive training opportunities, paired with a mentoring system designed to help apprentices reach their goals. careers.atkinsglobal.com/apprenticeships

BAE Systems With more than 400 apprentices recruited every year, BAE Systems has a number of distinct routes for

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apprenticeships tailored to the speciďŹ c demands of each career path. baesystems.com

Barratt Developments PLC Barratt is a top apprenticeship employer.

Last year, they took on 327 apprentices, trainees and graduates, and this year they aim to train 450 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or 7.5% of their workforce. barrattfuturetalent.co.uk/apprentices-andtrainees/programmes

CGI CGI offers permanent contracts, so that apprentices can take their career in the direction they want. Mentors provide them with the support they need to get their working life off to a strong start. cgi-group.co.uk/careers/school-andcollege-leavers/apprentices

Keepmoat Ltd Keepmoat is committed to investing in the future of new entrants into the construction industry. It creates a wide range of opportunities for training in management, trade, customer care, commercial and administration. keepmoat.ourvacancies.co.uk

Mitie Technical Facilities Management Mitie is one of the largest employers of apprentices in the UK, with more than 2,000 people currently in training across the business. All can study for qualiďŹ cations while learning practical skills on site. mitie.com/careers/apprenticeships

NG Bailey National Grid Since 1995, National Grid has created nearly 800 Level 3 advanced apprenticeship places, across a range of engineering disciplines, which have led to full-time roles within the company. careers.nationalgrid.com/apprenticeengineer-training-programmes

Engineering, facilities and IT services specialist NG Bailey started training apprentices in 1932. Since then, more than 5,500 people have successfully completed an apprenticeship with the company, many going on to win national awards. ngbailey.com/careers/apprenticeships

SGN Network Rail Apprentices are part of a team helping keep the UK running by maintaining and improving the railways. New joiners play a key part in getting millions of people to and from work. networkrail.co.uk/careers

Apprentices join an externally-accredited programme to gain the knowledge and practical skills for a craftsperson role within gas-services company SGN, participating in a variety of courses to develop their conďŹ dence and abilities. sgn.co.uk/About-SGN/SGN-Apprenticeships

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ENGINEERING IS NOT JUST FOR BOYS Emma Goulding, 23, from Stourbridge, West Midlands, was a Technical Apprentice at Siemens. She has always been interested in how and why things work, so when she found out she could learn and earn by doing an apprenticeship, she jumped at the opportunity. Emma tells us about her experiences and career so far...

“I went on to study A Levels at college, which included maths and physics, but I decided I didn’t want to go to university after that. While I considered it, I thought that the employment options afterwards may be challenging, and I also wanted to start applying the knowledge I had learnt to real-life applications. This is when I discovered apprenticeships – for me, an apprenticeship was the ideal solution.”

Apprenticeships allow you to gain practical and relevant experience, as well as training, with employers providing a structured programme of work and often a permanent role at the end of the scheme.”

Keen to banish the engineering stereotypes of hard hats and greasy pipes and change the view that the industry is just for men, Emma explains that she really enjoyed her apprenticeship and would definitely recommend an engineering apprenticeship to other girls.

“I think there is a stereotypical belief that all engineering work is dirty or just isn’t for women, but this isn’t the case. I worked with female engineers on a daily basis.

“Engineering is really universal, and has a broad range of applications that I think women just simply aren’t aware of. I was surprised

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when I first researched apprenticeships at just how varied and interesting the opportunities they offer can be.”

Emma finished her three-year apprenticeship in November 2015 and has made the transition into a full-time Controls Engineer, securing a job straight away. Her apprenticeship provided numerous opportunities to progress both professionally and academically – she’s travelled to Africa, Canada and Germany for work-related business and she’s currently being sponsored by Siemens to undertake a Mechanical Engineering degree at university, where she studies on a part-time basis.

From what she’s experienced, Emma believes there are excellent prospects for women in engineering and more is being done to encourage them; but challenging the stereotype is key.

One way of doing this is to highlight the inspirational role models that do work in the industry to get girls – and young people in general – excited and inspired about the possibilities of an engineering career.

Emma was shortlisted for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2015 and was announced winner of the IET’s

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Mary George Prize for Apprentices at the ceremony on 3 December 2015.

Emma said: “There aren’t enough females in engineering and I think a lot of people have misconceptions about what engineering is like. In reality, there are a

variety of roles you can undertake under the umbrella of engineering. So if, by being part of these awards, I can show people what it’s really like and encourage more people to consider it as a career option, then that is great news!”

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SCIE NCE, TECH NOL OGY , ENG INEE RING & MAT HS 3M 3m.co.uk/intl/uk/grad_ip/apprenticeships @3M AIT ait.co.uk/about-us/careers @AIT_Ltd Alcoa Power & Propulsion careers.alcoa.com @AlcoaCareers Amec Foster Wheeler amecfw.com/careers/early-careers/about-us/ at-a-glance @amec_fw Amey amey.co.uk/careers/apprentices-at-amey @Ameyplc Arthur McKay arthur-mckay.com/Career%20opportunities/ plumbing-apprenticeship @arthurmckay1958 Arthur Padgett Ltd arthurpadgett.com @PadgettPlumbers Arup arup.com @ArupGroup Aston Martin astonmartin.com/en/careers/apprenticeships @astonmartin AWE awe.co.uk/careers/apprenticeship-opportunities

Barnsley College barnsley.ac.uk @barnsleycollege Bentley bentleycareers.com/en/CareersatBentley/ DealerApprenticeships @BentleyMotors BEST Ltd (Building Engineering Services Training Limited) best-ltd.co.uk/apprentices/apprenticeshipsexplained/apprenticeship BMW bmwgroup.com/com/en/careers/school-pupils/ apprenticeships @BMW Carillion PLC carillionplc.com/construction-apprenticeships @Carillionplc Cisco apprenticeships.qa.com/programmes/cisco-itsystems-networking @Cisco CITB citb.co.uk/bconstructive/citb-apprenticeships @GoConstructUK Clarkson Evans clarksonevans.co.uk/apprenticeships @ClarksonEvans

Babcock babcockinternational.com/careers/apprentices @babcocktraining

Costain Group costain.com/careers/routes-into-costain/ apprenticeships @CostainGroup

Balfour Beatty balfourbeatty.com/careers/graduatesundergraduates-and-school-leavers/schoolleavers/apprenticeships @balfourbeatty

Crossrail crossrail.co.uk/careers/apprenticeshipprogramme @Crossrail

BAM Nuttall bamnuttall.co.uk/ipg @BAMNuttall

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Barclays RBB Technology lifeintechnology.co.uk/technology-at-barclays/ apprentices-uk @Barclays

SCIE NCE, TECH NOL OGY , ENG INEE RING & MAT HS Cummins cumminsturbotechnologies.com @Cummins

Graham Engineering graham-eng.co.uk/apprenticeships @grahamengltd

Dale Power Solutions dalepowersolutions.com/home/careers/awardwinning-apprentice-scheme @DPowersolutions

Griffon Hoverwork griffonhoverwork.com/about-us/careers/ apprenticeships @GriffonGHL

E.ON eon-uk-careers.com/en @eonenergyuk

Halfords halfordscareers.com @Halfords_uk

e2v e2v.com/careers/apprenticeship-scheme @e2v

Heathrow heathrow.com/company/heathrow-jobs/ apprenticeships @HeathrowAirport

easyJet careers.easyjet.com/graduates-apprentices @easyJet EDF Energy edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers/ apprenticeships @edfenergy EE jobs.ee.co.uk/graduates-and-apprentices/ apprentices @EE Ferrari auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/news-events/news/ ferrari-apprentices @Ferrari Firebrand ďŹ rebrandtraining.co.uk/apprenticeships @BeAFirebrand Fujitsu fujitsu.com/uk/about/local/jobs/graduates/ apprenticeships @Fujitsu_Global Gist gistworld.com/careers/apprenticeships @Gist_World GKN Aerospace gkn.com/careersacrossgkn/apprentices @GKN_plc GlaxoSmithKline uk.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/apprenticeships @GSK

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HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association) heta.co.uk/pages/being-a-heta-apprentice @HETA1967 HMGCC hmgcc.gov.uk/engineering-apprentices/ @hmgcc IBM ibm.com/employment/uk/school-leavers/ apprentice @IBM ICE ice.org.uk/careers-and-professionaldevelopment/further-and-higher-education @ICE_engineers Imagination Tech imgtec.com/careers/school-students/leaving-atsixteen @ImaginationTech Imperial College London imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/opportunities/ apprenticeships @imperialcollege ISG isgplc.com/en/careers/schemes/traineedevelopment @ISGplc Jaguar jaguardealerapprenticeships.com @Jaguar

JEB Engineering Design jebeng.com/apprenticeships JLES Group jlesgroup.com/careers @JLESGroup JTL jtltraining.com/apprenticeships/aboutapprenticeships/types-of-apprenticeships/ plumbing-apprenticeships @JTLTraining K10 k-10.co.uk/apprentices @K10socialimpact KMF kmf.co.uk/apprenticeships @KMFmetal Kwik-Fit careers.kwik-fit.com/apprentice-application-form @Kwik_Fit Laing O’Rourke careers.laingorourke.com @Laing_ORourke Liebherr liebherr.com/en/deu/career @Liebherr MDBA mbdacareers.co.uk/apprentices @byMBDA Mercedes Benz careers.mercedes-benz.co.uk/apprentice-scheme @MercedesBenz Metroline metroline.co.uk/jobs/engineering-apprentices @MetrolineH MHP Communications findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship @MHPC MidKent College midkent.ac.uk/apprenticeships/plumbing-heating @MidKentCollege Mott Macdonald mottmac.com/careers/uk-apprenticeships @MottMacDonald

National Nuclear Laboratory nnl.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships-at-nnl @UKNNL National Physical Laboratory npl.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships @NPL North Nottinghamshire College nnc.ac.uk/apprenticeships/electrical-engineeringapprenticeship @NNC_Worksop npower npower.com/large-business/your-energy/socialhousing/apprentices @npower_nbs O2 o2careers.co.uk/early-careers/apprenticeships @O2 Optimity Limited apprenticeships.qa.com/blog/spotlight/optimity @OptimityLtd Permission persimmonjobs.com/constructionapprenticeships @PersimmonHomes Pimlico Plumbers pimlicoplumbers.com/about-us/recruitment/ pimlico-apprentices @PimlicoPlumbers Redrow Group Services Ltd redrowcareers.co.uk/school-leavers-andgraduates/apprentices @RedrowHomes Remit remit.co.uk/apprenticeships/automotive @RemitTraining Rochdale Training rochdaletraining.co.uk/electical-electronicengineering-apprenticeship @RochTraining RWE rwe.com/web/cms/en/314936/rwe-it/ apprenticeship @RWE_Group

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Ryanair corporate.ryanair.com/careers/vacancies/ Engineering @Ryanair Selex ES selex-es.com/international-presence/uk/ careers-2/apprenticeships @SelexES Siemens siemens.co.uk/careers/en/students/ apprenticeships @Siemens Skanska skanskaearlycareers.co.uk/programmes/traineesand-apprentices @SkanskaGroup/@SkanskaUSA/@SkanskaUKplc Sony sonypencoed.co.uk/apprenticeships @Sony

The MTC (The Manufacturing Technology Centre) the-mtc.org/training/apprenticeships @the_MTC_org Tyco tyco.com/opportunities/apprenticeship-program @TycoBMW Virgin Atlantic careersuk.virgin-atlantic.com/engineering/ apprentices @VirginAtlantic Virgin Media careers.virginmedia.com/early-careers/ apprentices @virginmedia

SSE sse.com/careers/apprentices @SSE

Volvo volvocars.com/uk/about/our-company/ apprenticeships @VolvoCarUK

Suzuki suzuki.co.uk/cars/about/careers/apprenticeships @SuzukiCarsUK

WEC Group Training wec-group.com/wecacademy @wecgroupltd

Thales ukearlycareers.thalesgroup.com/apprenticeships @ThalesUK

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Thames Water thameswater.co.uk/careers @thameswater

SCIE NCE, TECH NOL OGY , ENG INEE RING & MAT HS

REAL APPRENTICES Nisar, electrician, Incommunities Group Ltd

“I always knew I wouldn’t enjoy an office job.”

Nisar says: I work in a team rewiring people’s homes. I’ve got a mentor and a manager who give me advice and support, and teach me new skills every day. At the end of my four-year apprenticeship, I’ll be a qualified electrician and nearer to my ultimate goal of a successful career in construction.

Parents say: We thought Nisar would stay on at sixth form, but we’ve realised his apprenticeship is just as challenging and rewarding as A levels. Learning a trade will open up lots of different career options for him. He’s earning a wage and building a good future for himself. It’s been the opportunity of a lifetime for him.

Incommunities Group Ltd say: Apprenticeships are part of the DNA of Incommunities; we’ve been ranked as one of the Top 100 apprentice employers. We challenge our apprentices to learn as they go, and split their development between the classroom and the field. It’s good for both parties: they get skills that help them in their careers; we get talented people who benefit our business.

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SE RV ICE S & RE TA IL WHY START AN APPRENTICESHIP IN SERVICES & RETAIL? RETAIL

4.4 10.3% £180bn

The retail sector employs at least 4.4 million people.

There are 539,000 businesses operating across the country, accounting for 10.3% of all UK business.

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ENERGY JOBS Design, research, testing, commissioning and installation of energy equipment Drilling and exploration Advising on energy and conservation Ecology and geology Developing and testing new technologies and alternative sources of energy Sales, marketing, HR, health and safety, accountancy and IT

In 2014, consumers in the UK spent around £378 billion, contributing £180 billion to the UK’s economy in 2014.

RETAIL JOBS

industry employs around 530,000 people % The in total, almost 2% of the UK workforce.

Buying Visual merchandising

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500,000+

Customer services

The energy industries contributed a massive 2.8% of Britain’s total economy in 2014.

IT HR

The whole industry employs 500,000+ people covering: Oil, petroleum and gas; nuclear power and coal; water and waste management; renewable energy industries; and energy conservation organisations.

Finance Marketing Loss prevention and security

PROSPECTS

£27k 3X

There are apprenticeships with most of the UK’s biggest services and retail providers. The average salary for an employee in retail is £27,000pa.

Merchandising Store management Warehouse, distribution, logistics and supply chain

The average salary for an employee in the energy industry is three times the national average.

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REAL APPRENTICES A strong desire to work in a customerorientated environment led Christel to join the 2014 intake of Pret’s School Leavers Programme.

“The programme provides life skills you can’t learn from a book or a tutor: skills that prepare you for the real working world,” she explained. “It gives you the chance to grow, not just as a person, but also in experience; and it’s a great career stepping stone.”

The programme gives young people the chance to learn about all aspects of the business, from food preparation to turning a profit and everything in between. Christel’s understanding of these areas has grown while being on the programme and has allowed her to get a better idea of different roles within Pret. “In future, I hope to keep moving up the Pret career ladder and become a manager of my own shop. Then,

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FACT FILE Name: Christel Roche, 18 Company: Pret A Manger Programme: Pret School Leavers Programme

“My favourite Pret products are all of the daily soups. I have them every day for my lunch!” maybe one day, I’ll get to work at the Pret Academy and train future school leavers!”

Christel strongly advises students who are unsure what direction to take next to apply for the School Leavers Programme.

“Pret gives you the chance to thrive and grow,” said Christel. “Pret genuinely wants to see you do well: they aid you in moving up the career ladder quickly with the help of a supportive team, managers and professional trainers at the Pret Academy.”

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SERVICES AND RETAIL

Including travel, leisure hospitality and tourism hospitality, retail and the services industry D&D London D&D London is a restaurant group of more than 30 individual venues that believes it is only as good as its people. D&D aims to develop future hospitality stars through its apprenticeship scheme. danddlondon.com/work-with-us/training/ chef

DHL DHL, the global market leader in the logistics industry offers students the opportunity to gain initial experience in the real world of a global company. dhl-apprenticeship.com

Dine Contract Catering Recognising that developing talent is key to the success of the company – and the hospitality industry at large – Dine Contract Catering takes on a minimum of 10 new apprentices annually. dine-contract-catering.com

Dorchester Collection The Dorchester Collection’s UK hotels intend to take on 100 apprentices over the next three years. They believe in investing in apprentices so that they can achieve a fulfilling career. careers.dorchestercollection.com

Greene King Greene King manages 1,800 pubs, hotels and restaurants across the UK. Since 2011, 4,000 apprentices have achieved a qualification and 3,400 learners are currently working

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towards Level 2-4 qualifications. manageapub.co.uk/discoveryapprenticeships

Greggs Greggs is proud to support apprentices.

The company has a long history of offering apprenticeships, and has recently launched a national recruitment campaign for its new Retail Apprenticeship Scheme. greggsfamily.co.uk/retail/apprenticeshipsin-london

Hilton Worldwide

SSP UK

Hilton Worldwide is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world and has received numerous awards for service.

Hilton Apprenticeship Academy offers young people on-the-job training from professionally qualiďŹ ed experts and a range of on-site mentors. lifetimetraining.co.uk

SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities leading to a promising career in hospitality and retail environments. sspcareers.com/uk/apprenticeships

Royal Mail Royal Mail apprentices deliver to 29 million addresses across the UK, six days a week, working on its ďŹ&#x201A;eet of 45,000 vehicles, on running projects, or within its plants. royalmailgroup.com/ careers/ apprenticeships

Superdrug and Savers (AS Watson) Aimed at school leavers who are looking for a career in retail, AS Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apprenticeship programme has recruited more than 500 people in the past two years, with 25% being promoted into supervisor roles. aimapprenticeships.co.uk/companies/a-swatson

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SERV ICES & RETA IL Accor Hotels accorhotels-group.com/en/recruitment-andcareers @Accorhotels

C&W Chamber Training cwtcov.co.uk/Apprenticeships/Retailing_ Warehousing_Apprenticeships @CWT_Training

Affinity Water stakeholder.affinitywater.co.uk/apprenticeships @AffinityWater

Cestria Housing cestria.org/about-us/working-for-us @cestriahousing

AirBus Group airbusgroup.com/int/en/people-careers/ apprentices @AirbusGroup

Citroen citroenapprenticeships.com @Citroen

Aldi aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprentice @AldiUK Andesign Ltd notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunity/andesign-ltdcreative-digital-media-apprentice-193354 @AndesignUK Arqiva arqiva.com @arqiva Audi audi-ap.co.uk @Audi Barratt Developments PLC buildingcareerstogether.co.uk @Barrattplc Baxterstorey baxterstorey.co.uk/apprenticeships @BaxterStorey Boots boots.jobs/talentprogrammes/apprentices @BootsUK Breyer Group PLC breyergroup.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships facebook.com/breyergroup British Gas britishgasjobs.co.uk/careers/apprentices-andtrainees @BritishGas British Sugar notjustsugar.com/our-apprenticeships

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CMS cmsvoc.co.uk/courses/65/retail@cmsvoc Co-operative co-operative.jobs/apprentices @TheCooperative Compass Group jobsatcompass.co.uk/apprenticeships-workexperience/apprenticeships @compassgroupuk DeNtal22 dental22.co.uk/Dental_22/Home DHL dhl-apprenticeship.com @dhlexpressuk Disneyland Paris disneylandparis-casting.com @DisneylandParis Fiat ďŹ at-apprenticetraining.co.uk @ďŹ atontheweb Ford ford-apprenticeships.co.uk/engineering @Ford Galliard Homes galliardhomes.com/about-us/careers/ apprenticeships @GalliardHomes Gelder Group gelder.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships @GelderGroup

Green Corridor findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ apprenticeship/638408 @Green_Corridor

Mears mearsgroup.co.uk/working-for-mears/ apprenticeships @mearsgroup

Hays Travel haystravel.org/Recruitment/apprenticeships @HaysTravel

Mercedes careers.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/apprenticeships @MercedesBenz

Holts Academy holtsacademy.com/apprenticeships-traineeships/ retail-apprenticeships @HoltsAcademy

Mitchells & Butlers mbapprenticeships.co.uk @eatdrinkmb

Honda hondaapprenticeships.co.uk @Honda_UK

Mitsubishi mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/careers/apprentice @MitsubishiUK

Hospitality Industry Training hittraining.co.uk/node/191 @HITTraining

Mondelēz careers.mondelezinternational.com/students-andearly-careers/uk @MDLZ

HSS hsscareers.co.uk/our-roles/apprenticeships @HSSHire

Monkey Nutrition apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk @monkeynutrition

intu intugroup.co.uk @intu

Nestlé nestlecareers.co.uk/academy/content/explore/ rewards-benefits/apprentices @Nestle

John Lewis Partnership jlpjobs.com/apprenticeships @johnlewisretail KFC kfc-csr.co.uk/people/external-qualifications @kfc King’s Cross Construction kingscrossconstruction.co.uk/portal/index/ apprenticeships Livin Housing Ltd livin.co.uk/other-services/support-for-16-24-yearolds @weare_livin Marks and Spencer careers.marksandspencer.com/school-leavers @marksandspencer McDonalds jobs.mcdonalds.co.uk/careers/apprentice-jobs @McDonalds

Next notgoingtouni.co.uk/blog/next-apprenticeshipsthe-future-of-fashion-retail-1857 @nextofficial PDSA pdsa.org.uk/careers/ apprenticeships#apprenticeships-at-pdsa @PDSA_HQ Peugeot peugeotapprenticeships.org.uk/app_vehiclesales @Peugeot PGL pgl.co.uk/en-gb/about-us/jobs-at-pgl/why-pgl/ pgl-apprenticeships @PGLTravel Pret pret.co.uk/en-gb/school-leavers-programme @Pret

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SERV ICES & RETA IL Pret pret.co.uk/en-gb/apprenticeship-scheme @Pret Rathbone rathboneuk.org/Pages/for-learners/ apprenticeships/Apprenticeship-in-Retail @rathbone_uk Renault renault.co.uk/discover-renault/careers/ apprenticeship-programme @renault_uk Rolls Royce rolls-royce.com/careers/students-and-graduates/ apprenticeships @RollsRoyce RUSH Hairdressing careers.rush.co.uk/jobs/apprentices @RUSHHairBeauty Sainsburys Farm.Apprenticeships@sainsburys.co.uk @sainsburys Saks Hair and Beauty saks.co.uk/professional-training/apprenticeships/ about-apprenticeships @Saks_UK SGN sgn.co.uk/About-SGN/SGN-Apprenticeships @SGNgas Skoda skoda-apprenticeships.co.uk @SKODAUK Snappy Snaps snappysnaps.co.uk/careers @SnappySnapsUK South West Water southwestwater.co.uk @SouthWestWater Southern Water southernwater.co.uk/apprenticeships @SouthernWater Span Training (Hairdressers) spantraining.net @SpanTraining

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Specsavers jobs.specsavers.co.uk/explore-careers/opticalapprenticeship @Specsavers Tata Steel tatasteeleurope.com/en/careers/apprentices @TataSteelEurope Taylor Wimpey taylorwimpey.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships @TaylorWimpey The Landscape Group thelandscapegroup.co.uk/plant-your-ownapprentice @TheLandscapeGp Thomas Cook careers.thomascook.com/uk-ire-roles/ apprenticeships @CareersAtTC / @ThomasCookUK TNT Express tnt.com/express/en_gb/site/home/the-company/ careers @TNTUKOfficial Toni and Guy toniandguy.com/pages/category/education/nvqapprenticeships @toniandguyUK Tottenham Hotspur Football Club tottenhamhotspur.com/foundation/education/ apprenticeships @SpursOfficial Toyota toyota.co.uk/world-of-toyota/careers/ apprenticeships @ToyotaGB TrAC tracweb.co.uk/apprentices @CITB_UK Travis Perkins plc travisperkinsplc.co.uk/careers/building-peoplethrough-apprenticeships @TP_plc TUI tuijobsuk.co.uk/work-at-tui-travel/thomsonretail/apprentices @TUIUKJobs

UKFast ukfast.co.uk/blog/2014/12/04/get-on-boardwith-apprentice-ships @UKFast

Waitrose jlpjobs.com/apprenticeships/waitrose-retailapprenticeship @waitrose

Unliever unilever.co.uk/careers-jobs/unileverapprenticeships @Unilever

We Are Catalyst notgoingtouni.co.uk @catalyst_create

Vauxhall vauxhallapprenticeships.co.uk @VauxhallEngland / @vauxhall Visa visaeurope.com/about-us/apprenticeships @Visa Vision Express visionexpresscareers.com/apprenticeships @VisionExpress Volkswagen volkswagen-apprentice.co.uk @VWGAAP / @Volkswagen

Wessex Water wessexwater.co.uk/Careers/Apprenticeships @wessexwater Wincanton wincanton.co.uk/careers @wincantonplc YMCA Training ymcatraining.org.uk/article-38 @YMCATraining Yorkshire Water yorkshirewater.com/careers/apprenticeships @YorkshireWater

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REAL APPRENTICES Kerri, customer services administrator, facemediagroup

“I’m getting everything I need to move onto the next step.”

Kerri says: I think apprenticeships are brilliant. They’re a chance to take a leap into the real world. I’m dealing with real-life customers and situations all the time, answering calls and emails, checking deliveries, advising customers and interacting with them.

It’s all about learning and moving forward, and I’m getting everything I need to move onto the next step.

Parents say: Our perceptions of Apprenticeships have definitely changed since Kerri began hers.

She has grown in confidence whilst working towards an NVQ 3, and she’s in stable employment. She’s getting a taste of what it’s like to be at work while still learning. And most of all she’s happy, too. So it gets a big thumbs-up from us.

Facemediagroup say: Right now we have 14 staff and four of them are apprentices, one in each department. If you’re prepared to invest your time in apprentices, the rewards are huge. They don’t just generate more income, they become part of the team, with younger, fresher eyes and ears for us to learn from. It’s very satisfying to watch them grow over the time they’re with us.

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CO MM UN ICA TI ON S & ME DIA n unt for at least 1.8 millio Comms and Media acco e UK. jobs in th ported by the UK’s The value of services ex 13 is £17.9bn. creative industries in 20

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50%

The latest figures show that employment within the UK’s creative industries is increasing 50% faster than the wider UK economy.

If you’re interested in a job in entertainment, pop culture or marketing, then comms and media are the place to be!

PROSPECTS There are many jobs in this industry and average wages are on the rise, according to The Drum magazine.

In Social Media alone, job postings have risen over 1,300% since 2010. The UK is the second-biggest country for Social Media jobs in the world, and London is the fourth-biggest city in the world, according to LinkedIn.

JOBS Although apprenticeships in Communications and Media haven’t been plentiful, as the rise in jobs has increased, so have the number of companies offering apprenticeships.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

Including art, media, technology, advertising, telecomms and online

Arqiva Apprentices with Arqiva combine onthe-job experience and formal training in broadcast engineering, ICT and satellite communications to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career within broadcast and communication technology. arqiva.com/work-with-us/arqivaapprentice- programme

Bareface Media Bareface Media operates a range of digitaldesigner apprenticeships and has offered full-time roles to all the apprentices it has

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taken on. Previous recruits have gone on to join companies such as JC Decaux and Saatchi & Saatchi. creativealliance.org.uk/ apprenticeshipsprogramme

BT BT created 1,000 new apprenticeships and graduate jobs for young people this year, including work in areas such as software development, IT, engineering and digital technology. btplc.com/Careercentre/Ourlocations/UK/ Apprenticeships

Capgemini Since 2011, Capgemini has taken in 276 degree apprentices and 111 advanced apprentices. To further consolidate their success, they have won numerous awards across the board. uk.capgemini.com/careers/your-careerpath/ apprentices

Cirkle PR Award-winning consumer-brand PR agency Cirkle has always been committed to nurturing grass-roots talent. Its first apprentice won the Higher Apprentice of the Year award and still remains working with the agency. cirkle.com

Cisco Cisco’s first apprenticeship programme aims to develop a qualified, motivated workforce of practitioners around the UK and utilise its industry-leading certification frameworks. cisco.com

Claremont Social Communications

Resource Productions

After carrying out various case studies on youth employment, the company set up an apprenticeship programme. CSC found that the energy brought in by apprentices has made a tangible difference. claremontcomms.com

Resource Productions is supporting diverse young talent in the creative and digital industries. Its record speaks for itself: apprentices and former apprentices make up more than half of the company’s staff. resource-productions.co.uk

Fujitsu

Tangerine PR

Leading ICT organisation Fujitsu offers business and IT apprenticeships at school and college-leaver levels around the UK and Ireland, including a degree-level qualification for those who have A-levels. fujitsu.com/uk/about/local/jobs/ graduates/apprenticeships

Tangerine is a leading UK integrated communications consultancy. In 2013, it launched The Juice Academy, which has trained more than 100 social-media apprentices for itself and other leading businesses. tangerinepr.com

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COM MUN ICAT IONS & MED IA 4Ps Marketing creativepioneers.co.uk @4PsMarketing

Cohn & Wolfe jobs.archapprentices.co.uk @cohnwolfe

All3Media diversityinvisualarts.com @all3media_Int

EE jobs.ee.co.uk/graduates-and-apprentices @EE

AML creativepioneers.co.uk @AML_group

Essence PR essencepr.com/contact @essencepr

Arch archapprentices.co.uk/apprentices @ArchApprentices

Genesis PR prca.org.uk/pr-apprenticeships @GenesisPRuk

Baltic Training Services baltictraining.com/apprenticeship-programmes @BalticTraining

Ginger Nut Media gingernutmedia.co.uk/careers @GingerNutMedia

BBC bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships @BBCNews

Google archapprentices.co.uk @google

BFI bďŹ .org.uk/about-bďŹ /job-opportunities @BFI Blue Moon Creative bluemooncreative.co.uk/work @BlueMoonBuzz British Printing Industries Federation britishprint.com @BPIF C21 creativepioneers.co.uk @C21Media Capgemini uk.capgemini.com/careers/your-career-path@ Capgemini Catalyst EPS catalyst-eps.com @CatalystEPS Changeworks Communications changeworkscom.co.uk/get-in-touch @ChangeworksPR Channel 4 4talent.channel4.com/ @Channel4

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Gyro creativepioneers.co.uk @gyro Havas Worldwide creativepioneers.co.uk @havasww Haymarket Media haymarket.com/work-with-us/build-your-career @Haymarket_Media IBM ibm.com/employment/uk/school-leavers @IBM Imaginate creativepioneers.co.uk @ImaginateUK IPG Mediabrands archapprentices.co.uk@ipgmediabrands ITV itvjobs.com/working-here/apprenticeships @ITV / @ITVCareers M&C Saatchi Group notgoingtouni.co.uk @mcsaatchipr McCann Bristol creativepioneers.co.uk @McCann_Bristol

McCann London creativepioneers.co.uk @mccannlondon

Scouts scouts.org.uk @UKScouting

Media Com creativepioneers.co.uk @MediaComUK

Shepherd PR shepherd-pr.co.uk @shepherdpr

MediaReach creativepioneers.co.uk @Mediareach

SJP Business Media creativepioneers.co.uk @SJP_media

Microsoft mspartner.microsoft.com @Microsoft

Sky careers.sky.com/starting-out @SkyUK

Mindshare creativepioneers.co.uk @mindshare_uk

Storm PR stormcom.co.uk/contact @Stormcoms

MIRTAS academyofmusic.ac.uk/apprenticeships @AmsMirtas

Taste PR taste-pr.com/contact @TastePR

Modern-English Digital notgoingtouni.co.uk @ModernEnglish

Telegraph jobs.telegraph.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships @Telegraph

Modus creativepioneers.co.uk @ModusPR

The 7 Stars creativepioneers.co.uk @the7stars

Montage Communications Ltd montagecomms.com/contact @montagecomms

Virgin Media careers.virginmedia.com/early-careers/ apprentices @virginmedia

Omnicon thebigchoice.com/Jobs @Omnicom Paget PR pagetpr.com/get-in-touch @Paget_PR PRCA prca.org.uk/pr-apprenticeships @PRCA_UK / @PRapprentices Proximity creativepioneers.co.uk @PandMusic Republic Media bigcreative.education @Republic_Media

Vodafone careers.vodafone.co.uk/apprentice @VodafoneUK Warner Bros warnerbroscreativetalent.co.uk @wbpictures We Are Democracy wearedemocracy.co.uk/tag/pr-jobs-manchester @democracypr Weber Shandwick webershandwick.co.uk/work-with-us @WSFrance WithPR creativepioneers.co.uk @WITHPR

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REAL APPRENTICES

Olivia Name: Olivia O’Neill Role: Editorial apprentice Department: Travel Describe a typical day in your department: At the moment, I work on the travel desk, although I move around every four months.

Currently, I can be doing anything from ringing hotels in order to source images for reviews, contacting airlines for updates for an article I’m writing, or sourcing comments from other journalists to include in a piece I am writing.

What advice would you give to anyone considering applying for an apprenticeship at The Telegraph?

Make sure you have a good general knowledge of all current affairs, regardless of where your interests lie. Knowing a lot about one topic but nothing about another won’t be much use in news.

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georgie Name: Georgie Elle Brown Role: Video Desk Apprentice Department: Video Department/ Telegraph TV Describe a typical day in your department: There is no ‘typical’ day in my department and that’s what I love. It’s a very unpredictable environment. One day we can have no shoots at all, and the next we can book several shoots at once... from BMW to Maserati. It helps you grow as a person: you have to learn to adapt.

What has been the highlight of your apprenticeship The Telegraph so far?

Assisting on various productions, such as Mindshare’s Huddle Event and the Rugby World Cup interviews. Also, just simply working at The Telegraph.

shane What advice would you give to anyone considering applying for an apprenticeship at The Telegraph?

If you are only thinking about it, definitely go for it! I never believed my application would be successful, but here I am today, 5 months into my apprenticeship. Once you are here, my best advice would be to network! Talk to as many people as you can; you never know where those contacts will take you.

Name: Shane McHugh Role: Sales Apprentice Department: Display/Travel Brief description your role(s): For the first 6 months my role was putting a lot of bookings on the system. This enabled me to gain extensive knowledge of the different products we offer at The Telegraph.

Also, after I was here for a while, I asked to start answering some briefs. So I got some opportunities to do some briefs with some of the sales reps. Then I asked to get some experience in sales, and now I am working in

robyn the travel department gathering new leads and getting on the phones; and they have extended my two-week period to four weeks.

What has been the highlight of your apprenticeship The Telegraph so far?

Being moved over to Travel and making my first sale over travel.

Name: Robyn Passingham Role: Apprentice Data Administrator Department: Finance Brief description your role(s): As the Apprentice in Finance my role is to prepare for invoicing for both Advertising and Circulation on a weekly basis, process the invoices for Telegraph Events, upload credit card files daily and load the expenses files on to the system.

What has been the highlight of your apprenticeship The Telegraph so far?

Passing the first stage of my NVQ and being given the opportunity to start the AAT.

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REAL APPRENTICES Nana, production assistant, Anthony Vrahimis Design Consultancy

“It’s all good preparation : for what I want to do next set up my own business.”

Nana says: It’s real hands-on experience here: I’m learning skills in a working environment.

Having the chance to oversee some tasks has helped me develop my managerial skills. It’s given me the ability to manage my own time wisely and to reach targets and deadlines. It’s all good preparation for what I want to do next: set up my own business.

Anthony Vrahimis Design Consultancy says: Our studio has become well known as a training ground for designers who go on to start their own businesses.

You learn on the job, within the industry and it’s real. Some pick up technical skills quickly, others need more time from staff and management. But once they’re trained, they’re worth every second.

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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS Environmental health Social services Town planning

WHY START AN APPRENTICESHIP IN GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR ?

2.7m

Around 5.7million people work in the public sector across the UK, accounting for 19% of all those in employment.

2.7million people work in central government and 2.5 million people work in local government.

The biggest employers in the public sector are the NHS.

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Schools Councils

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Trading Standards

The public sector includes any organisation run by the government and funded by tax-payers’ money.

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£22.4k 14.5%

Average starting salary is £22,400 and the average salary is £49k+.

Pay levels are higher in the public sector than in the private sector.

Public sector workers are paid on average 14.5% more per hour.

Emergency services Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) Government Economic Service (GES) Government Legal Service (GLS) Government Operational Research Service (GORS) Government Social Research Service (GSR) Government Statistical Service (GSS) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC ) HM Treasury HM Armed Forces

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GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC SECTOR

Including government, public sector, education, colleges and training

Army The Army offers around 11,000 apprenticeships each year for young soldiers, including work in health and public services, engineering, ICT and telecommunications, logistics, construction, animal care and professional catering. army.mod.uk

BBC The BBC invests in both graduate and non-graduate talent drawn from all walks of life across the UK, offering more than 200 apprenticeship opportunities in TV and radio production, journalism, broadcast

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engineering (degree level), digital, production management, business (degree level) and legal. bbc.co.uk/careers/ trainee-schemes-andapprenticeships

Bury Council Bury Council is committed to investing in young people through the Backing Young Bury campaign. It also provides traineeships, supported internships and valuable workexperience placements to young people from across the borough. bury.gov.uk

City of Lincoln Council From 2013 to 2015, Lincoln Council retrained or progressed more than 95% of its apprentices. More than 55% of all the apprentices it has ever trained are still working within the council and more than 80% have been retained in the public sector. lincoln.gov.uk/jobs/ apprenticeships/forapprentices

DSTL DSTL recruits around 10 to 15 new apprentices each year. The DSTL apprenticeship schemes combine formal classroom-based study with practical handson training in workshop, laboratory and office facilities. gov.uk/ government/organisations/ defence-science-and-technologylaboratory

FCO Services During the 50 years the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) apprenticeship scheme has been running, former apprentices have risen to senior management and director positions. Most apprentices are offered permanent roles. fcoscareers.co.uk

Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) The GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 Technical Higher Apprenticeship offers a unique insight into a world that you won’t find on any university course – that of cyber threats, terrorism, espionage and organised crime. gchq-careers.co.uk

Newlon Group London housing association The Newlon Group is committed to supporting its residents and local communities into work, and offers construction, business

administration, finance and care and support apprenticeships. newlon.org.uk

Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force offers a variety of apprenticeships with great benefits and career opportunities. With diverse and challenging roles available, the Royal Air Force remains one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the UK. raf.mod.uk/apprenticeships

St Mungo’s Broadway At homelessness charity St Mungo’s Broadway, 64% of former apprentices were still in employment with the organisation in 2014. All apprentices secure further employment either with the organisation, externally, or by joining the locum bank. mungosbroadway.org.uk/apprenticeship_ scheme

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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS AT GCHQ What’s life like at GCHQ? We spoke to ‘Steve’ and ‘Melanie’, two second-year apprentices who came to Government Communications Head Quarters (GcHQ) straight from college

Why did they choose an apprenticeship over university?

“Lots of people finish university with a qualification but can’t back it up with relevant experience,” says Steve. “Another reason is that you earn a salary,” adds Melanie. “The fact we get a Degree from a reputable university without paying fees is a win-win situation.”

Crucially, they both wanted to develop the technical skills that are in such high demand from employers, and they liked the fact that the work isn’t about making a profit. GCHQ’s role is to help protect the UK against cyber attacks and terrorism.

What’s does the apprenticeship involve?

The academic component consists of a Foundation Degree and a Level 4 Diploma, with the option to convert to a BSc. Apprentices take the same classes you’d expect on any computer science course, from data structures and operating systems to telecommunications and cryptography.

Learning is put into practice on a number of work placements. “It’s great to be integrated with the people who do this kind of work full-time. We pull together what we’ve learnt in the classroom and apply it to real problems,” says Steve.

How much responsibility do you get?

Melanie was a Technical Analyst in her first placement. “You find yourself working on projects with real-world significance. We’re not just trying to gain marks at the end of a module.”

The success of her project meant she got to present it to a GCHQ Director. “This opportunity is rare for someone just starting their career. It shows hard work really does get noticed here.”

Then there’s the responsibility of being entrusted with access to top secret information at such a relatively young age.

“It was daunting at first, but you quickly get used to it,” says Melanie.

What’s next?

Are their names actually Steve and Melanie?

That’s something we can neither confirm nor deny; but we can confirm that on completing their apprenticeships, Steve and Melanie could be interviewed for a promotion into a full-time position at GCHQ, MI5, MI6 or other government departments.

To follow in their footsteps, remember to visit www.gchq-careers.co.uk in October 2016. The next intake starts in September 2017.

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GOV ERN MEN T & PUBL IC SECT OR Affinity Sutton affinitysutton.com/apprenticeships @AffinitySutton

Coventry City Council coventry.gov.uk/apprenticeships @coventrycc

Avon and Somerset Constabulary avonandsomerset.police.uk/about-us/ recruitment/apprenticeships @ASPolice

Croydon Council croydon.gov.uk/jobsatcroydon/apprenticeship @yourcroydon

Bournemouth Borough Council bournemouth.gov.uk/Apply/Counciljobs/ ApprenticeshipsWithBournemouthCouncil @bournemouthbc Brent Council brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/employmenttraining-and-skills/looking-for-employment/ apprenticeships/brent-council-apprenticeships @Brent_Council Breyer Group PLC breyergroup.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships Brighton & Hove City Council brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/ apprenticeships @BrightonHoveCC British Transport Police btp.police.uk/about_us/volunteering @BTP Bromley Council bromley.gov.uk/info/343/apprenticeships_and_ training @LBofBromley Buckingham County Council buckscc.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships @buckscc Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cuh.org.uk/corporate-information/working-forus/apprenticeships @CUH_NHS Camden Council camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/business/jobs-andskills/apprenticeships-and-kx @camdentalking Central London Community Healthcare clch.nhs.uk/work-for-us/working-for-us/ apprenticeships @CLCHNHSTrust

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Cumbria County Council cumbria.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/apprenticeships @CumbriaCC Derbyshire County Council @Derbyshirecc Derwent London home.citygateway.org.uk/our-partners @derwentlondon Devon County Council devon.gov.uk/apprentice @DevonCC Dorset County Council dorsetforyou.com/apprentice @dorsetforyou Durham County Council durham.gov.uk/article/2081/Apprenticeships-andvolunteering @DurhamCouncil Ealing Council ealing.gov.uk/info/200157/apprenticeships @EalingCouncil East Sussex County Council new.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/ideas/ apprenticeships @EastSussexCC Enfield Council enfield.gov.uk/info/200067/council_job_ vacancies/1818/apprenticeship_opportunities @EnfieldCouncil Essex County Council essex.gov.uk/Education-Schools/Apprenticeships @Essex_CC Genix Healthcare LTD genixhealthcare.com/genix-healthcareapprenticeship-program @GenixHealthcare Gloucestershire County Council gloucestershire.gov.uk/article/117325 @GlosCC

Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children gosh.nhs.uk/working-here/other-types-work/ apprenticeships @GreatOrmondSt

Lancashire County Council lancashire.gov.uk/jobs-employment-andvolunteering/apprenticeships @LancashireCC

Greater London Authority london.gov.uk/city-hall/jobs/gla-apprenticeships @LDN_gov

Land Registry civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index @LandRegGov

Guy’s and St Thomas’ guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/other-types-ofwork/apprenticeships/apprenticeships @GSTTnhs

Leicestershire County Council leics.gov.uk/index/jobs/job_profile/jobs_ apprenticeships @LeicsCountyHall

Hammersmith & Fulham Council lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Jobs_and_Careers/ Apprenticeships/190113_Apprenticeships @LBHF

Lewisham Council lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/ apprentices/Pages/apprenticeships-on-offer @LewishamCouncil

Hampshire County Council hants.gov.uk/apprenticeships @hantsconnect

Lincolnshire County Council lincolnshire.gov.uk/jobs @LincolnshireCC

Havering Borough Council havering.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/ Apprenticeships-and-NVQs @LBofHavering

London Ambulance Service londonambulance.nhs.uk/working_for_us/ career_opportunities/ambulance_staff @Ldn_Ambulance

Hertfordshire County Council countyofopportunity.co.uk/job-opportunities/ graduates-apprenticeships-paid-internshipswork-experience @hcccareer

London Borough of Bexley bexley.gov.uk/apprenticeships @LBofBexley

Islington Council islington.gov.uk/about/jobs-careers/starting_ career/iw-parents/Pages/apprentices @IslingtonBC

London Borough of Hillingdon hillingdon.gov.uk/apprenticeships @Hillingdon London Borough of Hounslow hounslow.gov.uk/apprenticeships @LBofHounslow

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/a-remarkable-placeto-work/apprenticeships @JamesPagetNHS

Medway Community Healthcare medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/work-forus/apprenticeships @MedwayHealth

Kent County Council kent.gov.uk/jobs/starting-your-career/be-anapprentice @Kent_cc

Medway Council medway.gov.uk/workandjobs/ apprenticeshipsatthecouncil @medway_council

Kent Police kent.police.uk/join_us/apprenticeships/ @kent_police

Merton Council merton.gov.uk/learning/training-development/ apprenticeshipsandworkbasedlearning @Merton_Council

Lambeth Council love.lambeth.gov.uk @lambeth_council

MI5 careers.mi5.gov.uk/opportunities/technology

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LIFETIME TRAINING

Training providers are specialist organisations that arrange apprentices’ training both in and out of the workplace. They partner with employers and make it easier for companies to attract and retain the best and brightest young minds in the country Lifetime Training (lifetimetraining.co.uk) is one of the UK’s biggest providers of apprenticeship training. They match talented young people with more than 400 positions a month at companies across a range of sectors, including Hilton and Bupa.

Here, Chief Executive Alex Khan gives the inside track on apprenticeships.

What do young people stand to gain by becoming apprentices?

Doing an apprenticeship gives you fantastic first-hand knowledge of an industry, and provides the opportunity to determine whether the work you’re doing right now is something you really want to pursue as a career in years to come.

Young people can learn while they earn with the support of a training provider who will always be on hand to guide them through any issues they may have.

Working while gaining a qualification has many other benefits, from the potential for integrated learning to the opportunities you have for ongoing career development through progressive learning. It also allows your employer to assess your commitment and ability, which is a huge benefit in the long run.

What kind of person do you think would be the ideal candidate for an apprenticeship?

To be honest, there really is no such thing.

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apprenticeship is passion, enthusiasm and plenty of drive.

On average, how long do apprenticeships tend to last?

You tend to spend a minimum of a year with the company, depending on the number of hours you’ve been contracted to work and your progress. In general, apprenticeship training lasts between one and four years.

How can a candidate make the most of an apprenticeship?

You’ll need to take the bull by the horns, get involved with the company, be enthusiastic and willing to learn. It’ll be hard work, but the end result – gaining great qualifications without taking on the burden of student debt – will make it all worthwhile.

What sort of career progression can apprentices look forward to?

It can be much more rapid than people might expect. An apprentice can initially take on a front-of-house role in a restaurant, pub or hotel, for example, then study for a 12-month qualification in hospitality and continue progressing until they end up managing the site. The more skills they develop and the more initiative they show, the better their chances of advancing quickly in their chosen career.

At Lifetime Training, we offer qualifications ranging from Apprenticeship Level 2 to Level 5, with Level 5 being the entry level to a management position.

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Redbridge Council redbridge.gov.uk/cms/jobs_skills_and_learning @RedbridgeLive

Newham Council newham.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Apprenticeships @NewhamLondon

Royal Navy royalnavy.mod.uk/engineers @RoyalNavy

NHS healthcareers.nhs.uk/i-am/secondary-schoolor-fe-college/apprenticeships-traineeships-andcadet-schemes @HealthCareersUK

Santuary Group sanctuary-group.co.uk/apprenticeships @SanctuaryPR

Norfolk County Council norfolk.gov.uk/Business/Training_and_skills/ Apprenticeships/index @NorfolkCC North Yorkshire County Council northyorks.gov.uk/article/23270/Apprenticeships @northyorkscc Northumberland County Council northumberland.gov.uk/Education/Learning/ Apprentice @N_landCouncil Nottingham City Council nottinghamcity.gov.uk/apprentice @MyNottingham Nottinghamshire County Council nottinghamshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-working/ support-to-ďŹ nd-employment/apprenticeships-innottinghamshire @NottsCC Oxford University Hospitals ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-us/apprenticeships @OUHospitals Oxfordshire County Council oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-site/ apprenticeships @OxfordshireCC Pembrokeshire County Council pembrokeshire.gov.uk @Pembrokeshire Portsmouth Hospitals porthosp.nhs.uk/about-us/work-for-us @QAHospitalNews

Savills graduate.savills.co.uk/graduate-schemes/ property-apprenticeships @Savills Serco serco.com/careers/apprenticeships @Serco_Inc Shropshire County Council new.shropshire.gov.uk/county-training/ apprenticeship-vacancies @ShropCouncil South Tees Hospitals southtees.nhs.uk/jobs/apprenticeships @SouthTees Southampton City Council southampton.gov.uk/schools-learning/furtherlearning/apprenticeships @SouthamptonCC Southwark Council southwark.gov.uk/info/200432/apprenticeships @lb_southwark Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council stockport.gov.uk/services/education/ educationtrainingandemployment/ @StockportMBC Surrey County Council surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/apprentices @SurreyCouncil SWAC (South West Apprenticeship Company) theswac.org.uk/apprentices/appsforapprentices @SWACApprentices The House of Commons parliament.uk/about/working @HouseofCommons

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Tower Hamlets Council towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/jobs_and_careers @TowerHamletsNow

West Berkshire Council info.westberks.gov.uk @WestBerkshire

Transport for London tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/corporate/careers/apprenticeships @TfL

West Sussex County Council westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/starting-or-changingyour-career/apprenticeships @WSCCNews

University Hospitals of North Midlands uhnm.nhs.uk/workinghere/Pages/ Apprenticeships @UHNM_NHS

Westminster Council westminster.gov.uk/council-apprenticeship-scheme @CityWestminster

Waltham Forest Council walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs @wfcouncil

Worcester Apprenticeships worcsapprenticeships.org.uk @WorcsApprentice

Wandsworth Borough Council wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200308/wandsworth_ jobs_package/1567/apprenticeships @wandbc

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust yas.nhs.uk/Apprenticeships @YorksAmbulance

Warwickshire District Council warwickshire.gov.uk/apprenticeships @Warwick_DC

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APPR ENT ICES HIPS & CARE ERS

SHOWTIME!

Do you get a sinking feeling when shuffling through potential campus prospectuses?

Don’t worry... you’re not alone!

University isn’t for everyone. In fact, research

by British Gas showed that more than 40% of London students have considered doing an apprenticeship instead of going to uni.

Apprenticeships can be a great alternative to university, but are rarely advertised by schools and colleges. An apprenticeship combines training and experience with a paid job, so you gain job-specific skills while studying towards a qualification. An apprenticeship gives the opportunity to earn while you learn, instead of accumulating thousands of pounds worth of student debt at university.

The number of available apprenticeships has hugely increased in the past few years, with many big companies offering the chance to get your foot on the jobs ladder, but it can be difficult to navigate which one

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might be best for you. That’s where the Apprenticeship Careers Show comes in.

Fancy learning all about the publishing world with The Telegraph newspaper? Or the fashion and retail industry with ASOS? The Apprenticeship Careers Show will tell you everything you need to know about apprenticeships: what they are, how to apply, and what companies offer them.

Top exhibitors from every industry will be on hand to talk you through your career options, and there will be a fantastic range of seminars, panels, workshops and activities throughout the day to help you decide where you want your future to lead you.

Join us in 2016! Visit: apprenticeshipcareersshow.com for more information.