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A guide to apprenticeships for care experienced young people/care leavers
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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a real job, with hands-on experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. You're treated just like all the other employees, with a contract of employment and holiday leave. It’s certainly not the easy option. You will have to work and learn at the same time so being super organised and motivated is key.
You can start an apprenticeship after your official leaving day in Year 11 which is the last Friday in June. However you must be over 16 so July and August babies will have to wait!
As an apprentice:
you get paid and train at the same time, with at least 20% of your time spent in off the job training, often at a college or with a training provider
you train to be fully competent in your chosen occupation
you're on a career path - with lots of future potential for you
Your apprenticeship can take between one and six years to complete, depending on which apprenticeship you choose, what level it's at, and your previous experience.
Different apprenticeships are available all over England, at companies large and small, in a wide range of industries and organisations. From local organisations to large national brands.
You get valuable hands-on experience working whilst you learn, which helps you progress in your working life.
Completing your apprenticeship means you've earned and learned. Given your training is funded by contributions from the government and your employer, and you receive a regular salary, apprenticeships are a great option for getting on the job ladder.
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Traineeships
Traineeships
A traineeship is an education and training programme which incorporates work experience. A traineeship will help you to become ‘work ready’.
Designed for people aged 16 to 24 who don’t yet have the right skills, experience or confidence to take on an apprenticeship. A traineeship will provide you with essential work preparation training, English, maths and work experience needed to secure an apprenticeship or employment.
A traineeship has three core elements:
A high-quality work experience placement with an employer.
Work preparation training, provided by the training organisation.
English and maths support, if required, provided by the training organisation.
Traineeships can last anything from 10 weeks up to a maximum of 6 months. The content will be tailored to your needs. You will not get a wage for the work placement. However you might qualify for financial support from the 16-19 Bursary Fund.
T Levels
T Levels
Most recently T Levels were launched.
The first three T Levels were offered in September 2020 and are available at selected colleges and schools. The remainder will be rolled out over the next few years - 7 in September 2021, another 6 in September 2022 and the remaining 8 in September 2023.
T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.
Mrs James will let you know whether your chosen career route and college is offering a T Level. In the meantime to learn more, take a look at the T Levels section.
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