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Tesco launches The Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship This is one of the few apprenticeship programmes that doesn’t require the young people to have any qualifications or experience when they start. After completing the programme, they will gain a Level 2 National Standard in Retail which is the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes. The apprenticeship is delivered by their partner Lifetime Training and will take a minimum of 12 months to complete. The programme will include a blend of learning activities and hands-on experience on the shop floor. Those joining without a GCSE grade pass or equivalent in maths and English, will gain these during the programme. Transition from education to the world of work can be daunting, so they have a network of people to support every step of the way, this includes expert 1-1 pastoral support from the Prince’s Trust, a dedicated Lifetime apprenticeship coach as well as our store team. Applications for the Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship open in June but to mark National Apprenticeship Week, young people can register their interest to find out more.
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5th February 2024 - 5:30pm-6:30pm - NAW 2024 - Awareness of Technical & Vocational pathways webinar The vocational pathways landscape can be a difficult route to navigate, with many changes having been introduced in the last few years. Therefore, London ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for School and Colleges Programme), in collaboration with the London Careers Hubs and with contributions from a variety of employers, universities and apprentices, are pleased to welcome you to our National Apprenticeship Week webinar series. The first theme is our technical and vocational pathways overview. These sessions will explore apprenticeships, traineeships and T-levels including an overview of apprenticeships, apprenticeship myth busting, apprenticeship levels, higher and degree apprenticeships and the range of apprenticeships available. We shall also discuss an overview of traineeships and T-Levels and where to find them.
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6th February 2024 - 11am-12pm - Careers Session with Amazon: Inside the World of Technology Apprenticeships As Engineering and Technology come together, a world of creative solutions emerges. In this session with global technology giant Amazon, students’ interest in innovation will be ignited during National Apprenticeship Week as they explore exciting apprenticeship opportunities in this dynamic field.. Targeted at students KS3, KS4, sixth form and college. If you would like to watch the webinar please speak to Katy or Lucy, or register your interest using the link.
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6th February 2024 - 5.30-6.30pm - NAW 2024 - Apprentice Ambassador Panel Discussion webinar The second theme will involve hearing from apprentices directly. There will be an apprenticeship ambassadors panel with apprentices covering a range of sectors who will answer questions around their apprenticeship journeys. Including the application process, a day in the life apprentice, career progression opportunities, challenges, and the joys of being an apprentice. This session will be interactive with attendees having the chance to ask the apprentices questions and have these questions answered by people who know apprenticeships best!
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6th February 2024 - 6.00pm - Warner Bros. Discovery’s Championing Apprenticeship Virtual Event Warner Bros. Discovery’s Early Talent Team is hosting a virtual event - Championing Apprenticeships - on Tuesday 6th February at 6:00PM GMT in support of National Apprenticeship Week and we would love to invite you to attend! Through this conversation, attendees will get the opportunity to hear from our current apprentices and how the different projects they have worked on has provided them with the #SkillsforLife. We are so proud of all that our apprentices have accomplished, and we’re excited to share with you more information about the programme we have built. Don’t miss out and learn how an apprenticeship can make an impact on what’s next for you!
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7th February 2024 - Unifrog Apprenticeship Fair - 4.30pm-7pm Students, teachers, advisors, and careers leaders are all invited to Unifrog’s virtual Apprenticeship Fair to connect with top employers offering exciting apprenticeship opportunities. Attend live discussions to learn tips for finding apprenticeships, writing applications and CVs, interviews, and assessment centres, as well as ‘day in the life’ glimpses into various careers. Network with employers including BBC, NHS, Lloyds Banking Group, British Army, and Unilever.
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7th February 2024 - 5.30-6.30pm - NAW 2024 - Employers webinar The third theme will explore apprenticeships from the perspective of employers. A cross sector selection of employers will discuss what apprenticeships they run, what their application process looks like, when to apply, what they look for in applicants, and what applicants can do to maximise their chances of success. Different employers will be represented across the three sessions, so if an employer that you want to hear from is not represented in the session that you view live, a recording of the other employers can be sent to you on request.
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8th February 2024 - 5.30-6.30pm - NAW 2024 -Higher Education Institutes webinar The fourth theme will explore apprenticeships from the perspective of higher education institutions. You will hear from some of London’s top universities who will showcase some of their apprenticeship programmes, discuss the pros and cons of higher and degree apprenticeships vs the traditional university route.
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8th February 2024 - 5.30-7.00pm - National Employer and Partnership Team Offer from HSBC Apprenticeships webinar During Apprenticeship week HSBC will be hosting a range of Open evenings inviting students and their parents or guardians to join to gain an insight into HSBC, and to explore the opportunities to enter and build a career via their apprenticeship programmes.
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9th February 2024 - 5.30-6.30pm - NAW 2024 - How and where to apply for apprenticeships webinar The fifth theme explores how and where to apply. These sessions will involve signposting to some major apprenticeship database sites such as ‘find an apprenticeship’, ‘rate my apprenticeship’ and ‘not going to uni’, as well as sign posting to other places to find apprenticeships. We shall discuss when best to apply and layout the standard application process including application top tips.
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17th February 2024 - Fashion Retail Academy Open Event You’ll discover all the exclusive advantages of studying here and tour our amazing Central London campus. All our Open Days are planned to give you the best experience possible: they are split by level and often take place at the weekend or evenings.
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20th February 2024 - 6pm-6.45pm - T Levels Webinar hosted by Kingston College T Levels are a relatively new option for post-16 students. An alternative to A Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships, they are qualifications which blend practical and knowledge-based learning to upskill the student and prepare them for skilled employment or additional technical study through further or higher education. Piloted first in 2020, they are growing in availability and popularity yet at the same time, impartial information is sometimes hard to come by. In addition, many parents and carers have expressed that there is not enough information at hand to make an informed decision about their child's next steps. On Tuesday 20 February 2024, 6.00pm - 6.45pm, Kingston College will deliver a webinar on T-Levels. The session is aimed at parents and carers for students in Year 11 and Year 10, careers leaders as well as senior school leaders. The presentation will cover: What are T Levels Advantages and disadvantages of the T Level option Kingston College’s T Level offer Q&A Presented by Kim Shearing, Head of School at Kingston, and a T Level Ambassador who has been involved in T Level implementation since 2020.
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24th February 2024 - NESCOT Saturday Academies for young people is back! NESCOT hold Saturday Academies for 13-16 year olds at Nescot in Ewell, near Epsom. The Academies are fun and instructive Saturday courses that last four weeks. They start at 10am and finish at 1pm on consecutive Saturdays. Academies cost £95.00 for all four Saturdays. All Academies lead up to a final project. You’ll be taught by expert staff using the latest technologies and resources and you’ll be producing work that you can take away with you. As well as being enjoyable you’ll also learn new skills that will help towards your education or career choices. If you have an EHCP or any other special requirements please contact Lynn Simmons lsimmons@nescot.ac.uk before booking.
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26th February 2024 - 3.30pm - How to research and apply for T Levels webinar Join this webinar to hear from different T Level training providers about their application processes, and how students can be supported to research their options so that they can be certain that they are making the right choice in selecting a T Level.
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28th February 2024 - 10.00-10.45am - Online insight: Focus on architecture webinar Are you a creative problem solver who loves to build and create? Delivered in collaboration with RIBA, this online event will feature a range of professionals working within architecture and introduce the different job roles, skill sets and career pathways involved.
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29th February 2024 - 3.30pm - ASK Webinar: How to find and apply for apprenticeships A step-by-step guide to the different vacancy platforms for apprenticeships, including Find an Apprenticeship, and tips for supporting your students/child during the application process.