Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?

 

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

It can take between one and 6 years to complete an apprenticeship depending on which one you choose, what level it is and your previous experience. It’s funded from contributions made by the government and your employer.

 

Apprenticeship Live Event

On Thursday, 10th February, JFS will be hosting a virtual Parents’ Information Evening on Apprenticeships which will be led by the West London ASK Advisor from Amazing Apprenticeships, Annice Abanda. This event is also open to students from Year 10 to 13 interested in apprenticeships, post-16 and post-18.

“Amazing Apprenticeships have supported the Education & Skills Funding Agency, part of the Department for Education, to deliver the ASK programme since 2015. In this time, millions of individuals have been able to access a range of high-quality resources and materials to help them to navigate the apprenticeship, traineeship and T Levels landscape.

The ASK programme has transformed the careers landscape across England by engaging individuals and wider school and college communities to better understand how amazing apprenticeships are.”

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents, carers and students to learn about the apprenticeships, what opportunities they offer and routes students can take to pursue them.

The talk will start at 17:30 and will run for approximately 40 minutes, with an opportunity for questions using the Q&A function.
We strongly encourage students and parents of Y10 -13 to attend this talk.
Registration for the event is no longer required.
Please see SatchelOne for the joining link. Additionally, all parents of year 10 to 13 received a link for the event.

National Apprenticeship Week 2022

7th February – 11th February

“The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022 will be ‘build the future’; reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and businesses to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills.”

#NAW2022

Festival of Apprenticeships

Festival of Apprenticeships
Online Careers Fair 2022
National Apprenticeships Week
Click HERE to take part

Monday 7th – Friday 11th February 2022

Apprenticeships vs university:

Which is best?

Hear from top recruiters and managers as they answer some of the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships.

 

Opportunities

Volkswagen Group Apprentice Programme

The Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme offers the opportunity to learn and earn through gaining a nationally recognised qualification while working for one of the world’s leading automotive brands such as Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body or TPS.There are a number of different apprenticeships available with the Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme which include the Service Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Paint Technician, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician and Parts Sales Executive roles.For most of the brands above, the minimum entry requirement to join the apprenticeship programme is GCSE (or equivalent) grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.The minimum entry requirement for the Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician role offered with the Volkswagen Group Paint and Body brand is GCSE (or equivalent) grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.

Click HERE for more information

IBM

At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Why work at IBM?

IBM School Leaver Schemes will enable you to gain the experience, skills and contacts you need to start building a bright future. The choice of scheme is yours. IBM have Level 4 Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and 12 Month Gap Year Intern roles, but whatever, path you choose, you’ll work on real projects, with real clients and real bottom-line deliverables. Their opportunities will give you everything you need to build a successful career.“You do not need to have any prior work experience; instead, we’re looking for enthusiastic, driven and innovative individuals, with a passion for business and technology.”
Click HERE to apply

Success at School

A wide range of opportunities including those from: PwC, BT, IBM, EDF, and many more!

Please click HERE for all opportunities (including school leavers and degree apprenticeships)