Careers - GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS

There are many different apprenticeship training providers, as well as colleges and universities, there are many national and local apprenticeship only providers (i.e. they only specialise in apprenticeships, not A Levels or BTEC courses etc.). Colleges and universities may have industry links or partner employers with vacancies. Unifrog has a full section on apprenticeships, with lots of information and links to current apprenticeship vacancies. UCAS is not just for applying to university and is another source for apprenticeship information and vacancies. Please be aware that the application process may be lengthy depending on the programme and might consist of an online application, telephone and panel interviews, or aptitude/gamification tests. You can get assistance • https://www.runshaw.ac.uk/study-at-runshaw/apprenticeships/ • https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/apprenticeships-england • www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship • www.careermap.co.uk • www.notgoingtouni.co.uk • www.amazingapprenticeships.com - Apprenticeships webinars and films. In addition, a vacancy list is published twice a year (approx Oct and Feb) • https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk - Careers information • https://www.mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/ Additional resources

• https://www.uclan.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships • Apprenticeships for students | University of Salford • https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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