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


Monday 29 June 2015

Apprenticeships latest

Youth Connexions has published the latest data on Apprenticeships in Hertfordshire:

Vacancies:

Wages:
  • Average wage, £147 per week
  • Approximately 90% of Apprenticeships are paying above the National Minimum Wage
  • Highest paying Apprenticeship, £327 per week  -  AA Catering Equipment Engineer
Most popular sectors:
  • Business Administration and Law (33% of vacancies)
  • Retail and Commercial Enterprise (24% of vacancies)
Further news:
  • The new government's commitment to create 3 million more Apprenticeships by 2020 is to be enshrined in law
  • Public sector bodies are to be set targets to create more Apprenticships
  • For more details, click here
  • The first “Articled Apprenticeship” programme, which includes a degree, postgraduate qualification and recognised training leading to qualification as a solicitor has been created. Details here
Many young people are put off the idea of an apprenticeship due to concerns about managing the workload. Check out these top pieces of advice from the apprentices from the Get In Go Far apprenticeship campaign here,
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