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Calderdale area open eveningsLook out for special events for Year 11 students and theirparents or carersBrighouse High School5 December 2012, 7.00pm at SixthT: 01484 406390 Form Centre, Halifax Road, BrighouseThe Brooksbank SchoolT: 01422 37479115 November 2012, 6.00pmCalderdale College6 November 2012, 4.30 - 7.30pmT: 01422 399399 12 February 2013, 4.30 - 7.00pmW: www.calderdale.ac.uk 23 April 2013, 4.30 - 7.00pmCalder High SchoolT: 01422 883213The Crossley Heath SchoolT: 01422 360272The Grammar School, HipperholmeT: 01422 202256Hipperholme & LightcliffeHigh School & Sports CollegeT: 01422 20101821 November 2012, 7.00pm8 November 2012, 6.30 - 8.30pmContact the school for details29 November 2012, 6.30 - 8.30pmThe Maltings College 4 December 2012T: 01422 201028The North Halifax Grammar SchoolT: 01422 244625Rastrick High SchoolT: 01484 406384/710235Ryburn Valley High SchoolT: 01422 8320706 November 2012, 6.00 - 8.00pm15 November 2012, 6.30 - 8.30pm14 November 2012, 7.00 - 9.00pmSowerby Bridge High School22 November 2012, 6.00 - 8.00pmT: 01422 831011 (Headteacher’s speech, 6.30pm)Todmorden High SchoolT: 01706 813558Trinity AcademyT: 01422 2448907 November 2012, 6.00 - 8.00pm6 December 2012, from 6.30pm14 22 ! Dates can change, so please check before you go.
ApprenticeshipsWhat and whereApprenticeships are jobs with training leading to recognised qualifications.At 16-18, training is through a mix of on and off-the-job training leadingto vocational qualifications at levels 2 or 3. Some young people preferthis type of practical learning to full-time study. It is a route into manypractical, craft and technician level jobs.Popular skill areas include construction, motor vehicle work, hairdressing,retailing, business administration, IT, engineering and horticulture.Apprenticeships are offered across Calderdale and Kirklees.Most employers and training providers set entry tests or look for specificGCSE qualifications.At 16, there are two levels of apprenticeship. Advanced Apprentices takea level 3 vocational qualification and Intermediate Apprentices take alevel 2 vocational qualification. It may be possible to progress from level 2to level 3.Apprentices earn at least £2.65 an hour. Many employers pay more.Although the current recession has affected recruitment during the pastyear, this is still a popular option at 16. As competition for places is high, itis advisable to have a ‘back-up’ plan and apply to college as well, seepage 11.For further informationEncourage them to:• look in Get Organised for details of local training providers and theiropen days, see pages 25.• visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk - the National ApprenticeshipService. This site has more information about apprenticeships andvacancies. They register and apply for vacancies online.15
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