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The Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach

(neaco) is a project aimed at increasing the number of

young people going into Higher Education. neaco consists

of the University of Cambridge (including its Colleges),

Anglia Ruskin University, the University of East Anglia,

Norwich University of the Arts, and the University of

Suffolk.

Take Your Place is the programme which is being run by

neaco in schools and colleges in East Anglia. Information

about how your personal information will be used by us in

connection with the administration of the Take Your Place

programme, and for related purposes, is available at

https://www.takeyourplace.ac.uk/how-we-use-participant-

data.

We will also get in touch by email to facilitate your

involvement in the Take Your Place programme. Please

contact info@takeyourplace.ac.uk if you have any

questions about how we use your data.

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Explore your options,

Discover your potential

Preparing and applying for a

Higher or Degree

Apprenticeship

• This PowerPoint is here to provide you with different ideas to help and support you with searching for and gaining knowledge around Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.

• We have put together top tips, apprenticeship facts, search tools and information regarding Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in the local area and also nationally.

How can we help?

• Lets start with some information regarding Apprenticeships

Where do I start?!

• Earn money as you study a nationally-recognised qualification

• Structured programme tied to a particular job: technical knowledge, competence and key skills

• 1 to 4 years to complete• Industry led – employers choose what’s available• Competitive to enter

• Study up to degree level• Can include workplace assessment, coursework,

exams… • Day release, evening classes, e-learning, e-

portfolios, block learning, blended learning.• Transferable skills: communication, numeracy,

problem solving and teamwork

What Levels are available?

• Level 2 (Intermediate): Equivalent to 5 GCSEs grades 4 and above.

• Level 3 (Advanced): Equivalent to 2 A levels.• Levels 4-7 (Higher): Equivalent to a foundation

degree and above. May be called HNC/HND.• Level 6 equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree (your

first degree at university).• Level 7 equivalent to a Master’s Degree.

• 1500 job roles in 120+ industries.• 19% of Advanced Apprentices progress onto HE• More than 850,000 people were doing an

apprenticeship between 2013-2014.• Over 25,000 apprenticeship vacancies are available

online at any one time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl_842KkK98

The Facts!

• National minimum wage £3.90 per hour for all 1st year apprenticeships.-Some pay more than this.-Becomes £5.90 after a year for over 18s.

• Work a minimum of 30 hours a week.• 20 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays.• Reduced likelihood of unemployment, increased job satisfaction.• Higher life-term earnings• 90% of apprentices stay in employment at the end of the apprenticeship.• Completing an advanced apprenticeship can earn you an extra £100,000

more over your lifetime.• NUS Apprenticeship Extra Card.

The Benefits

• Engineering.• Business Administration.• Motor Vehicle Maintenance.• Customer Service.• IT Support/Technician/Analyst/Developer.• Childcare/Early Years.• Accounting/Finance/HR.• Catering/Hospitality.

Local Apprenticeships (Industries)

• ISG Construction• WSP Engineering• Caterpillar• QA IT Services• Greencore Foods• Morrisons• Perkins Engines• Nestle

Local businesses offering apprenticeships

Nationally

How do I find one?• Complete a CV and get it checked• Use the national apprenticeship website www.gov.uk/apply-

apprenticeship and create a free account then find an apprenticeship search.

• Register with training providers and college apprenticeship departments- fill in the application form

• Check apprenticeship website, local papers and www.youthoria.org and www.indeed.co.uk

• Register onto www.notgoingtouni.co.uk• Check school leaver programmes with local and

national companies- register on www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/school-leaver-advice also check out www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk

• Send a speculative covering letter and CV to relevant companies - search www.yell.com

• Ask friends and family

If you feel unsure what Apprenticeship would suit you or what industry you would like to work in then we recommended using this website! The questionnaire uses your answers to build a careers map. Each job title links directly to current vacancies, courses, apprenticeships and a ‘how to’ guide!

https://sacu-student.com/

https://www.youtube.com/awtch?v=d9NsAqXfVEA

Success Stories

Chris:

Lauren:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EEJElldvpE

My HE+

https://www.myheplus.com/

Thinking about applying to University and looking for ways to explore your subject beyond the curriculum? Then this website is for you. Each topic is produced by Cambridge postgraduate students and academics at the cutting edge of research in their field. The topics provide guided activities, questions to think about and suggestions for further reading.

The main subject pages also give you a quick guide to what it would be like to study the subject at university level and suggest some further resources to check out.

FutureLearn - Explore online courses to continue studying, build professional skills and connect with experts. Useful examples include:

• How to Succeed at: Writing Applications• How to Succeed at: Interviews

Online Courses

• The courses are free and they do not have a start and end date. You can start right away or at a time that suits you.

• You can work through at your own pace

• You can spend as long as you like on an OpenLearn course, plus, if you sign up you can track your progress and work towards a statement of participation.

• There are around 1000 courses to choose from -https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue

OpenLearn - Open University? – These courses have been designed to increase confidence and develop the skills needed to enter Higher Education and succeed with learning.

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