life after year 11 2013 - Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service ...

Points to considerApprenticeships usually appeal to those who like practical learning ratherthan full-time study.Competition for apprenticeships is fierce. Getting an apprenticeship is noteasy, young people have to be organised and start applying for these inthe spring term.They should• register on www.apprenticeships.org.uk and check vacanciesregularly• make sure their careers adviser has their correct contactdetails so that Recruitline (the vacancy matching serviceoffered by C&K Careers) can inform them of any suitablevacancies• some training providers have their own application form.Details of these are how to apply are in Get Organised.• start applying for vacancies early in the spring term. In motorvehicle work, joinery, plumbing, electrical installation, sportand travel work most apprentices find their own employer• contact their careers adviser for help with applications if theyneed it• write a CV to send with a letter to firms they want to apply to.Get Organised has advice about this. Use local directories tofind suitable firms.• have a back-up plan and also apply for suitable courses. Theircareers adviser will help with this.Access to ApprenticeshipsThis helps young people who are ready to start an apprenticeship butunable to find an employer. It provides young people with an opportunityto show employers their commitment to work and study.Most of the six month programme is spent on work placement. There isalso training to improve employability and maths and English skills.16