This blog is designed to keep you up-to-date with Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG) available locally, nationally and through the school. I’ll be posting information about employment and training opportunities available locally as well as details of open days and useful websites. The world of education, employment and training opportunities is changing rapidly so keep checking in for the latest information.

Mr Cross


Thursday 20 March 2014

Opportunities for Work Placements and Internships

Student Ladder offers a wide range of opportunities for Work Placements and Internships for young people between the ages of 16 and 24.  The placements are grouped under major headings such as Media, Engineering, Charity Work and Medicine, with companies such as the BBC and Channel 4 listed alongside other organisations with what they offer and when to apply.  They also have a useful school leavers list of companies who offer jobs and training
at 16 and 18.

Friday 14 March 2014

Almost half of all firms are planning to recruit Apprentices ...

Almost half (44%) of businesses in the country plan to take on apprentices in the next five years, according to a report last week by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Skills Funding Agency.  This compares to just over 3 in 10 (36%) employers when asked the same question last year.

The study of 600 businesses also reveals that a fifth (20%) of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises plan to take on one or more apprentices in the next 12 months alone, with more than a third (37%) of larger businesses planning to do the same, compared to 15% and 28% respectively in February 2013.  Around a third (32%) of those that plan to take on apprentices say this is because they are a core part of their growth strategy.
                                                 [ source: SSAT Policy and Curriculum Radar ]

Monday 3 March 2014

National Apprenticeship Week 2014

Apprenticeships: The Facts ...
  • Currently, more than 100,000 employers offer Apprenticeships at 200,000 different locations across England, covering more than 1500 types of job. There are up to 20,000 vacancies for Apprenticeships available on www.apprenticeships.org.uk at any one time.
  • An Apprenticeship lasts for a minimum of 12 months but can extend up to 4 years, depending on the level of study involved. For example, a Higher Apprenticeship is equivalent to a degree qualification.
  • Anyone over 16, living in England, and not in full-time education, can apply for an Apprenticeship.
  • Employers love Apprenticeships! Research has shown that trained apprentices are viewed as 15% more employable than those with other qualifications.
  •  Over your lifetime, you can expect to earn between £48k and £74k extra with an Intermediate Apprenticeship qualification; between £77k and £117k extra with an Advanced Apprenticeship and around £150k more with a Higher Apprenticeship.
For more advice and information, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk , apprentice.tv or www.whatapprenticeship.co.uk

[ source: Careersworld magazine ]