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Www.apprenticeships.org.uk/About-Us/~/media/Documents/IER-Apprenticeships-Literature-Review-final-July-2012.ashx. Pathways to Apprenticeship (PtA) Programme. The Welsh Government is supporting young learners aged between 16 and 24 years of age through intensive training to put them on the pathway to becoming an apprentice. Discover your Pathway to an Apprenticeship We’ll be offering Pathways into all of the key skills areas across Wales, whether you’re a young person struggling to get into work or an employer that wants to attract high calibre people, Pathways to Apprenticeship can help. Working in partnership with Sector Skills Councils and Further Education colleges, the Welsh Government, part financed by the European Social Fund, introduced the Pathways to Apprenticeship programme in 2009. It’s a great chance for young people to learn skills and gain vital work experience that will get their career off to a flying start. The programme is available in 12 Colleges pan Wales.

Perhaps you’re an employer looking for a cost-effective way to improve your workforce. Www.apprenticeships.org.uk/~/media/Documents/statement-on-apprenticeships-quality-print-version.ashx. National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) Apprenticeship vacancies: The one stop site for Apprenticeships. WorldSkills UK. Home - Apprenticeships.

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Reports. Statistics. Apprenticeships overhaul to offer school-leavers way into professions without university degree. Ministers will announce measures intended to raise the standing of vocational training to make it a credible alternative to university. The Telegraph disclosed last year that ministers wanted to create higher-level apprenticeships with the same value as degrees and postgraduate qualifications.

The necessary regulations will be published next week, and a number of big companies will detail plans to offer such training. PWC, the financial services firm, has developed a “masters-level” apprenticeship which will let those completing it become chartered accountants. There will be degree-level apprenticeships in commercial airline piloting and engineering. Matthew Hancock, the skills minister, said: “The Government is sending a clear signal that practical learning is a viable route to the professions.” Some recruiters believe the rising cost of a university degree may make apprenticeships more attractive.

Apprenticeships are not bringing young people into the social care workforce | Social Care Network | Guardian Professional. Young women at a careers fair. There is lots of potential for social care apprenticeships, but employers need to pay more and offer more opportunities to progress. Photograph: Amy Sancetta/AP Demand for a skilled social care workforce is growing across the country. In the Work Foundation's new report (pdf), we examine the role of apprenticeships in the sector and argue that social care apprenticeships have great potential, but the social care record so far highlights some of the challenges faced by the wider apprenticeship system, that is: unclear pathways for young people, limited employer engagement and poor educational content.

Through combining work and education, apprenticeships should smooth the path from school into work. Attracting more young people into social care through this route would both provide valuable opportunities to those wanting to pursue careers in social care, and strengthen the pipeline for future talent. Why not join our social care community? Insight: Will Britain's firms offer more apprenticeships? Apprenticeships overhaul to offer school-leavers way into professions without university degree. Modern Apprenticeships - Skills Development Scotland.

Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you’ll: work alongside experienced staff gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level. Levels of apprenticeship An apprenticeship has an equivalent education level and can be: Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes Advanced - equivalent to 2 A level passes Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or a foundation degree Who can apply You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. 16 or over living in England not in full-time education How to apply There are 3 steps to applying for an apprenticeship. Search for an apprenticeship.Sign in or create an account.Complete and submit your application. The National Careers Service has advice on writing applications and what to do at interviews. If you’re unsuccessful If you need more experience.

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