Post 16/18 Options

Apprenticeship interview questions and how to answer them. Click here

Please see below links to the 2023 top apprenticeship Employers and SMEs

• https://www.topapprenticeshipemployers.co.uk/files/Top100AE23.pdf - top 100 UK apprenticeship employers announced at the end of last week.
• https://www.topapprenticeshipemployers.co.uk/files/Top50ASMEE23.pdf - top 50 UK SME apprenticeship employers.

 

Finding an apprenticeship: resources  

• Apprenticeship Guide:
  Find out all you need to know about apprenticeships, from what the different levels mean, to preparing your application and interview tips.

• Remit:
  Remit Training deliver Apprenticeship programmes in the Automotive, IT, Business, Hospitality, Food Manufacturing, Retail and Care industries across the UK. 

• QA:
  IT based apprenticeships.

• Find an Apprenticeship:
  Government-run website that helps you find an apprenticeship.

• A Guide to Apprenticeships:
  Find out what it’s like to be an apprentice – the opportunities, benefits and just how far an apprenticeship can take you in the future.

• Not Going to Uni: 
  Ideas for alternatives to university.

• Whitehat:
  Matches non-graduate talent with apprenticeship opportunities at some of the UK's most exciting companies.

• Amazing Apprenticeships:
  Lots of information about apprenticeships and a really good ‘vacancy’ section showing the types of apprenticeships company offer.

• The Bucks Skills Hub: 
  This website gives you invaluable career-related information, including guides to different job sectors, case studies on the world of work, how to make yourself more employable, and much more! Take a look around to find inspiration - your future depends on what you do today.

• Wannabe Bucks:
  Gain skills and experience to prepare you for work!  You can search for opportunities and vacancies within local businesses.

Watch a 15 minute video about Apprenticeships

Look on the college websites for course and open day information:

• Bucks College Group : Amersham, Wycombe & Aylesbury
• Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
• Windsor Forest Group
• Henley College
• Uxbridge College
• Global Academy

 

Construction Apprenticeships with CITB National Construction College

Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to learn how to do a specific job...on-the-job. So what are you waiting for?
Do you want a career where the sky is the limit? Have a think about Steeplejacking.
Or are you looking to get your hands dirty with Plant Mechanics training.
Maybe driving machinery is more your thing and a Crane Operator role would work for you.

You can train for these roles and many more, as a construction apprentice with the National Construction College.

Find out more here

 

Are you working with young people who would be interested in a career in construction?

CITB's National Construction College has been providing construction training for over 60 years and offers a selection of apprenticeships from:

• Level 3 Civil Engineering
• Drylining & Interior systems
• Groundworks & Construction
• Plant Operator/Mechanics
• Scaffolding & Access
• Roofing

Find out more about what training is available

If you have any students interested, all they need to do is find an employer who will support their apprenticeship.  To do this, they can contact their local Job centre, Construction companies and search apprenticeships through the Talentview. Once they are employed training can be arranged at the National Construction College and they start an exciting career in Construction.

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) | National Careers Service

Click here for more information

• Practical study programme for 18+

• Offered by colleges, universities or independent training providers
• Different levels and entry requirements
• Employer approved

 

The latest podcasts about T Levels from City & Guilds. We talk to colleagues, employers and training providers to give you a better insight into the work we do in different industries. Click here to listen.

Questions about T Levels? 

You're not alone. Catch up with Anna Morrison and representatives from the Department for Education as they answer all T Level questions and more in this useful webinar. Click here to catch up. 

How to search and apply for T Levels 

Around 160 schools and colleges already offer T Levels and many more will start offering them in September this year. You can search for colleges and schools currently offering T Levels here.

• You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% with an employer.
• T Levels are offered by schools and colleges.
• There are 16 different T Levels to choose from, with more being made available from September.

What are Traineeships?  

Traineeships are the perfect way to gain more experience and confidence before progressing onto an apprenticeship. Traineeships are a fully-funded skills development programme that can help to prepare young people for their next steps. To find out more about Traineeships, have a look on the National Careers Service website.

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 

Chilterns Conservation Board (Chilterns AONB)

Two 12 month paid traineeship positions at Chiltern Rangers are about to be launched as part of the ‘Chalk, Cherries and Chairs’ project. For more details, register your interest in emailing info@chilternrangers.co.uk

...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Kickstart your career with a Smart Traineeship

A traineeship is an excellent way to kickstart your career. They are work-based programmes, designed to boost your knowledge, skills and experience before you take the next step into an apprenticeship or into full-time work. Traineeships can take between 6 weeks and 1 year, but most last for around 5 months.

Who can do a traineeship?

You are eligible to do a traineeship with us if you are:

• Eligible to work in England
• Motivated to work, but have little to no work experience
• 16 – 18 years old or
• 19 – 24 years old with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

Why consider a traineeship?

By undertaking a traineeship, you will benefit by:

• Receiving £40 per week for expenses
• Building your CV with valuable work experience
• Getting to know an employer, learning about the business / industry
• Gaining confidence and work-relevant knowledge and skills
• Getting support with maths and English (if needed)
• Applying for a full-time role with the employer upon completion (if one is available).

How can we help?

We are Smart Training & Recruitment, a dynamic training provider, offering progressive, virtual learning, government-funded apprenticeship and traineeship programmes throughout England.

Since we opened our doors in 2003, we’ve helped over 16,000 learners achieve their goals. But don’t just take our word for it – we’re proud to hold a 5-star rating on the Apprenticeships Directory, where you can read hundreds of great reviews about our service.

Not only can we offer you an excellent traineeship programme, but we’ll also match you with an appropriate employer in your area.

Want to know more?

You can head to www.smarttar.co.uk or speak to one of our friendly consultants, who are ready to offer advice, guidance and answer any questions that you have.

Vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) | National Careers Service

Click here for more information

• Mix of practical and theory learning
• Job or broad sector focus
• Offered by colleges and some schools
• 2000+ subjects in different qualifications!
• Different levels and entry requirements