Indeed, some of these learners were unaware they were even
on an apprenticeship programme.
Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance (Qube Newcomer of the Year 2016) selected Qube Learning to give the finance business» employees the opportunity to embark
on Apprenticeship programmes.
In 2016 Qube recruited three young Apprentices; one in HR and two in the Data team, and they are still
on an Apprenticeship programme, adding value and are important members of the team.
For further information
on this apprenticeship programme, please see the Articled Route to Qualification section under our programmes.
Not exact matches
The focus
on high - quality, putting control of standards and proceeds from the Levy in the hands of employers — particularly building
on the already - successful Trailblazer groups — and the recognition that more expensive
apprenticeship programmes like those in aerospace will require more funding are to be welcomed.
As the first station in the new - build
programme, Hinkley Point C alone will create around 5,600 jobs
on site at peak and 400 new
apprenticeships, as well as avoiding the emission of 10m tonnes of CO2.
While moves to reform
apprenticeships are welcome, the emphasis has to be
on quality rather than achieving volume targets - with the right QA in place those with responsibility for
apprenticeships» delivery and assessment can monitor and track the success or otherwise of
programmes from the start to finish.
The week kicked off
on Monday, 5 March with a launch event at the BBC in London with news of a new ground - breaking
apprenticeship programme, developed with the Sutton Trust, to support 50 school leavers from socially diverse backgrounds, to apply for
apprenticeships.
All employers can offer existing members of staff the chance to go
on to an
apprenticeship programme to develop their skills at a higher level, including leadership, but the levy means that for the first time organisations such as NHS Trusts, government agencies and local authorities are offering
apprenticeship opportunities to school leavers.
Through its Inspiring the Future
programme, the charity will demonstrate the importance of in - school talks when it runs an Inspiring
Apprenticeships event during National
Apprenticeship Week
on 8 March at Eastbrook School in Dagenham.
Those who don't get a place
on the
programme are supported by the company in their attempts to find an
apprenticeship with another engineering firm.
The scheme also allows Ford Engineering to create a work - ready pipeline of talent for its
apprenticeship programme, with places reserved for the best candidates who demonstrate their skills and aptitudes
on the traineeship.
A chartered engineer with significant leadership, HR and logistics experience, Major General Nitsch is accountable for the Army's core education
programme and its
apprenticeship schemes,
on which over 15,000 personnel are enrolled.
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On -
programme assessment for
apprenticeships and in - school assessment for children is there to inform teaching and learning and check progress.
We've worked with national and international companies such as Darchem Engineering, Babcock, ISG, Gestamp Talent and many more to streamline their
apprenticeship training and ensure they are matched perfectly with students
on our
apprenticeship learning
programmes.
The tutor
programme is designed to meet the needs of all pupils and will support with UCAS,
apprenticeships, job seeking skills and so
on.
Dr Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), comments
on the Government's
apprenticeship programme in the light of the National Audit Office report.
Hotel chain Travelodge has announced 51 new positions
on its junior management
apprenticeship programme.
It's also good to be aware that although the levy applies across the UK,
apprenticeships are a devolved policy which means that authorities in each of the UK nations manage their own
apprenticeship programmes including how funding is spent
on apprenticeship training.
Burges Salmon has taken
on five legal apprentices as part of the Trailblazers
programme, which started in May: «These are school leavers who will be doing their
apprenticeship with us, with a view ultimately to qualify as a lawyer with a degree,» says chief people officer Robert Halton.
The most effective Graduate
Apprenticeship programmes happen when there is a four - way partnership; a Training Provider (Qube), a University (the University of Surrey has partnered with Qube), an employer who wants to use the Graduate
Apprenticeship scheme in place of their traditional graduate recruitment / training
programmes (or wants to embark
on the graduate route for the first time), and finally a Student who prefers the Graduate
Apprenticeship route to the traditional University one.
An interesting consequence of the
Apprenticeship Levy will be the inevitable change in businesses» views
on graduate
programmes.
Much as the Northern Irish
programme sought to capitalise
on an initial mix of potential trainee solicitors seeking
apprenticeships, as well as more experienced lawyers seeking flexible working patterns and others looking for a change from domestic civil litigation, the aim is to build both capacity and capability.
To find out about how you can get into this career via a school leaver route (eg an
apprenticeship or school leaver training
programme) see the construction and property sector of TARGETcareers, our website aimed at school leavers, and particularly our article
on civil and structural engineering careers.
Our
apprenticeship and trainee
programmes are designed specifically to give you the best
on the job experience, and UHY is the perfect training ground for you to qualify as an accountant.
As the city continues to grow so does the jobs and many of our recruiters are offering competitive pay within exciting jobs roles
on placement
programmes and
apprenticeships.
Starbucks launched its
apprenticeship programme there in 2012, offering young people a foot
on the first rung of the ladder of a retail management career and the chance to build transferable skills.
Get advice aimed at parents
on careers, university and school leaver
programmes such as higher
apprenticeships and sponsored degrees.
However, there are some very specialised degrees (eg computer games development) and some school leaver
programmes that include studying for some quite broad qualifications (such as the BA in business management and leadership offered by Barclays
on its higher
apprenticeship programme).
What is life at university really like, and how does it compare to life
on a school leaver
programme or higher
apprenticeship?
Here are some questions to bear in mind as you assess the qualifications
on offer from different
apprenticeships and school leaver
programmes:
When you've finished your school leaver
programme or
apprenticeship, what kind of role will you be able to move
on to?
On the school leaver
programme or higher
apprenticeship, what is the balance between time spent working and time spent studying?
For example, CGI runs two higher
apprenticeships that are focused specifically
on software development or
on cyber security careers; in contrast it also runs sponsored degree
programmes in information systems management and in business management for IT that can lead to a broader range of careers in IT or business respectively.
When you are researching
apprenticeships in hospitality and travel, check the level of qualifications
on offer carefully and use our advice
on questions to ask about school leaver
programmes and
apprenticeships to find a scheme at the right level for you.
There is a lot of variation in the qualifications
on offer from school leaver
programmes and
apprenticeships.
You can find out more about higher
apprenticeships, training
programmes suitable for school leavers with A levels, and prospects for non-graduates from our advice
on careers in hospitality and travel without a degree.
Many employers have made a big commitment to investing in their school leaver
programmes and
apprenticeships and they often have areas
on their websites specifically aimed at parents and teachers to provide information and respond to common concerns.
Find out about
apprenticeships, school leaver
programmes and entry - level jobs in hospitality and travel, and pick up tips
on how to succeed in your career without a degree.
We offer many different types of
apprenticeships based
on your career goals; we group our
programmes into 3 main areas:
Our school leaver &
apprenticeship programmes run for 2 years and focus
on trainees achieving the AAT Accountancy qualification.
You will start
on our three year Higher
Apprenticeship programme, studying at Level 4 where you will achieve an industry recognised HNC qualification, along with working towards gaining technical engineer (Eng Tech) status with the institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or technical (TCInstCES) Status with Chartered Institution of Civil Engineer Surveyors (ICES).
Higher
apprenticeships and similar school leaver
programmes are an alternative to university if you're a bright student
on track for good A levels or Highers.
One excellent alternative is to join an employer
on a sponsored degree
programme or degree
apprenticeship.
Higher
apprenticeship salaries in retail banking and corporate banking usually range from # 13,000 to # 18,000 depending
on the employer, the nature of the
programme and the location of the business.
Find out what you could earn working for the Civil Service or other government organisations as a school leaver
on a higher
apprenticeship or as a graduate
on a training
programme.
Trainee sales consultants are entry - level roles, typically for school leavers with a few good A levels, or those
on an
apprenticeship or school leaver
programme.
If you are leaning towards looking for an
apprenticeship or school leaver
programme solely because you are worried about racking up huge debts, check our advice
on Will I be better off financially if I do a school leaver
programme or go to university at 18?.
School leavers
on school leaver
programmes or an
apprenticeship will usually first complete study for an entry - level accountancy qualification — a certificate or diploma — which will provide a solid grounding of business and accountancy knowledge and skills.
National newspapers, such as The Guardian, have a larger
apprenticeship programme each year, although this usually focuses more
on commerce - and marketing - related jobs.