Apprenticeships Unpacked
Apprenticeship Myth Busting
MYTH: Apprenticeships are only for manual jobs and trades
MYTH: You have to go to a college every week to take classes
MYTH: If you do an apprenticeship you earn less
FACT: WhiteHat only offers apprenticeship for careers in professional services and creative industries
FACT: WhiteHat delivers most of our training entirely in the workplace
FACT: Average earnings are higher for those completing a higher apprenticeship than going to a nonRussell Group University
Companies Hiring Apprentices Today INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
Business Administration Accounting Digital Marketing IT Customer Service
WhiteHat’s Mission
“Our mission is to accelerate incredible careers and develop a diverse group of future leaders.”
WhiteHat’s Apprenticeship Offering Mission driven organisation with strong values Building a viable alternative to university We work with the best employers to build a high quality apprenticeship for your students We want them to realise their full potential and an apprenticeship should only be the first step in a successful career
WhiteHat Values We put others first: we go above and beyond to create an exceptional service and experience for our users We believe in social mobility: your background should never define your destination Integrity is paramount: we put our apprentices’ success first We are honest but kind: direct feedback delivered with kindness helps others realise their full potential
WhiteHat Process
APPLY FOR A WHITEHAT APPRENTICESHIP
ATTEND KICK-OFF DAY
GET MATCHED TO ROLE & START CAREER
1. Apply for a WhiteHat Apprenticeship 1. Research jobs Current roles: www.whitehat.org.uk/apprenticeships Instagram and Twitter @whitehatGB Read job descriptions and eligibility criteria Check commute times Read blogs on qualifications & role descriptions
2. Apply Application form: www.whitehat.org.uk/apply Apply once for all jobs Start building digital profile moving away from CVs to help bring out the best in young people
2. Attend Kickoff Day
Candidates invited into WhiteHat office for the Kickoff Day of our accelerator programme
Opportunity to learn more about apprenticeships, get careers advice & interview coaching, and meet our team
Fun morning (approx 3h) with 8-15 prospective apprentices Online & offline games Interview practice Group exercise – team work, initiative, communication skills Video Profile
Identification of strengths and competencies match the right opportunity and career path
3. Match to Role & Start Career!
Employer Interviews
Start Job & Qualification Enrolment
Interview preparation in our office / on the phone, including
Once a job offer is made and accepted, we guide candidates
interview tips and tricks 1:1 coaching & support We get feedback from both the employer and from candidates!
on understanding contract conditions for the job and qualification Pre-enrolment starts in our office, with enrolment in their new workplace once they start
Ongoing Support Every apprentice has a specialist with industry experience to train them on their chosen qualification Coach visits workplace every month and delivers training and case studies in person and via online content and assignments E-portfolio system to record and track progress towards learning objectives Training is delivered for 12+ months. Access to best-in-class content, including podcasts, TED talks, e-learning modules and other resources, to help develop future leaders
Contact us team@whitehat.org.uk
www.whitehat.org.uk @whitehatgb