This  week is National Apprenticeship Week,  we want to actively share a curated set of resources and links that  can be used now, later this term, or saved for future planning.

Throughout the week Tutors will be highlighting apprenticeship casestudies to outline the benefits, opportunities and progression routes. We will also be sharing through,  @CBSCDestinations, school newsletter and Future Fridays.

Attached below are 3 guides from Holly Hobbs, previously of Apprentivia and now urfuture The Job App for Young People | urfuture

• A Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships
• Interviews That Impress
• The Guide to Securing a Competitive Apprenticeship

 

Please also note the following opportunities.

Unifrog - Virtual Apprenticeship Fair - Wednesday 11th Feb, 4pm to 6pm

Students can sign up through Unifrog Events and can join live sessions delivered by a host of UK Employers offering Apprenticeships.... a few highlighted below

These sessions include:

• Everything you need to know about Apprenticeships
• How to ace your written application
• How to ace interviews and assessment centres

Student Friendly Guides: 

Find an Apprenticeship (Gov.uk)
Official site for browsing real vacancies.
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

 

Sector Spotlights: Growth Areas in London:
Student  insight into the industries seeing strong skills demand in the London area.

Health & Life Sciences

Overview + roles apprentices train for (NHS, labs, clinical support, data roles).
🔗 https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/nhs-apprenticeships

Paragon Skills – Health & Social Care Apprenticeship Guides
Includes explainer guides, pathways, blogs, and success stories useful for classes exploring roles such as Adult Care Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, etc.
🔗 https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/naw/

Amazing Apprenticeships – Subject Resources (Biology / PSHE / Health Contexts)
These include apprenticeship links to health careers and come with slides, posters, and classroom activities.
🔗https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/naw/

Net Zero & Green Skills

Sustainability, energy, environmental sciences and green construction pathways.
🔗https://instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/?search=environment

Creative & Digital

Film, media, gaming, UX, digital marketing, software and broadcast production.
🔗https://discovercreative.careers/students-and-parents/apprenticeships/