Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for you to earn while you learn and offer a more hands-on practical approach to learning, enabling you to gain real life experiences while you earn and study towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete and are available in 1500 occupations across 170 industries from construction and manufacturing to healthcare and technology. They are a great option you if you want to get a head start in a particular industry and prefer a more hands-on learning experience.
We often get approached by local employers who are keen to recruit from Chiltern Hills Academy. We will be posting opportunities in this section below.
There are different types of Apprenticeships
Intermediate Level Apprenticeships (Level 2): offers GCSE level equivalent Qualifications
Advanced Level Apprenticeships (Level 3): offers A-Level equivalent Qualifications
Higher Apprenticeships: - leads to level 4 qualifications and above.
Degree Apprenticeships: offers Degree Level equivalent Qualifications
If you are not quite ready for an apprenticeship or a job, you could try a traineeship with a local employer. Visit the Traineeships page on the gov.uk
The Department of Education working with Amazing Apprenticeships have put together an Activity Pack with fun activities to help you discover the benefits of taking up an Apprenticeship can be found here.
Unifrog has a wealth of information on Apprenticeships and have produced a useful introduction guide here along with this video weighing up the pros and cons.
Degree Apprenticeships can provide valuable hands-on experience, a degree qualification and a head start in the industry of your choice with no student debt as university fees are often covered by the employer. Start your research on the Unifrog Apprenticeship tool and a useful tutorial video here.
“Unifrog has assisted me in the search for a degree apprenticeship, making it very easy to search for apprenticeships based on difficulty and location. Unifrog is excellent for students, and very easy and enjoyable to navigate through for everyone, no matter who you are or where your based.” Tayyab K Year 13
UCAS Apprenticeships
UCAS is empowering young people to discover the next step on their learning journey by providing accessible, insightful and inspirational information, advice and guidance across all higher education pathways, including apprenticeships: Apprenticeships (ucas.com).
Support for young people:
- Careers quiz: Careers Quiz | UCAS
- Vacancy search: Apprenticeships and graduate jobs | UCAS
- Industry guides: Industry guides | UCAS
- Sector specific application guides: Apprenticeship Application Guides | UCAS
- Ultimate guide to apprenticeships: Ultimate Guides — Finding an apprenticeship | UCAS
- Discovery events: where they can meet employers: UCAS Events | UCAS
Young people can also set up Smart Alerts, an email service that can match them with live apprenticeship vacancies. With over 300,000 apprenticeships starting every year, breaking down the noise with tailored opportunities could be the key to discovering their future role: Smart Alerts for Apprenticeships | UCAS
Apprenticeships Resources
We have put together a list of useful Apprenticeship and Job search websites to help you find an apprenticeship.
- Top Apprenticeship Employers (top 100 Apprenticeship recruiters)
- Government Apprenticeships
- Government Apprenticeships Guide
- Buckinghamshire Apprenticeships (put in postcode and search)
- Help with your Apprenticeship Application
- Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
- Not going to University
- The Big Choice
- Get My First Job
- Jobs for School leavers
- Bucks Skills Hub
- Career Map
- Target Careers
- Future Talent Apprenticeships
- Amazing Apprenticeships
- Construction Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships and Graduates
- Film and Theatre Apprenticeships
- Degree Apprenticeships UCAS
- Computer and Digital Apprenticeships
- Accelerate People Apprenticeships
- Business and Digital Apprenticeships
- Institute of Apprenticeships
- National Apprenticeships Show
- London Jobs Show
- Electrician and Plumbing Apprenticeships
- Motor Industry Apprenticeships
- Chef Apprenticeships
- Catering Apprenticeships
- Indeed Recruitment Agency
- Job Centre Online
Apprenticeship Opportunity - Silverson Machines Chesham (see attachment for details)