Using Find an apprenticeship

Message and purpose

How to register and use the Find an apprenticeship /Find a traineeship system

•Register

•Search/find

•Apply now

What is an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a way for people to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real

qualification and a real future

The benefits

• Earn a salary

• Learn job specific skills

• Gain a variety of transferable skills

• Work towards nationally recognised qualifications

• Progress into higher education

• Advance in your chosen career

Level of apprenticeships

Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills

Intermediateapprenticeship

Advancedapprenticeship

Higher & degree apprenticeships

• Level 2

• 12-18 months

• Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C

• Level 3

• 18-48 months

• Equivalent to 2 A-levels

• Levels 4,5,6,7

• 24 months+

• Equivalent to foundation degree level+

Different levels of apprenticeships available

Applying for an apprenticeship vacancy

There are up to 27,000 vacancies on gov.uk right now!

Find an apprenticeship

Apprenticeship vacancies

Below are just a few of the companies who have recently advertised their vacancies:

Find an apprenticeship

There are 9 easy steps to help you secure the career of your dreams

1. Go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship2. Create an account, complete your registration and profile3. Activate your account4. Prepare your application form5. Ensure your profile details are correct6. Search and apply for vacancies online7. Browse your results8. Apply for vacancies9. Manage your future

The following slides illustrate what you will see on screen when using

Find an apprenticeship

Accessing Find an apprenticeship

Click on the search link

Visit www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Create an account or log in

Accessing Find an apprenticeship

Search for

vacancies

Register to use Find an apprenticeship

Create an account by clicking here

Create your profile

My Applications Page

Completing your Application

Search for vacancies

Search for vacancies

Search for vacancies

Search for vacancies

Browse your results

Vacancy Details

Managing your applications

The application

When applying for an apprenticeship vacancy make your application FIT for the job:

• Find out more about the employer, the training provider and job description before applying• Identify yourself, your skills and interests clearly – be professional, but try to allow your personality to come out• Tailor your application to each vacancy – don’t just send the same CV and covering letter to each employer

The application

Click here for help with your application

Checklist for applying

• Be thorough

• Be realistic

• Qualifications

• Work experience

• Your application

• Be formal

• Standout from the crowd

• Spell check

• Make sure it has been sent

Attending an interview

• Plan your travel arrangements and how long it will take to get there – be on time!• Prepare for the interview or assessment - research the company and the job – have some examples of when you have used skills relevant to the job• Thoroughly read information regarding the interview /assessment centre • Take copies of your CV, the applications and vacancy printout to the interview• Prepare a couple of questions to ask at the interview• Dress smartly

How about a Traineeship?

Not quite ready for an apprenticeship how about a Traineeship?1. Provides a quality work placement2. Gain valuable work experience3. Get work preparation training4. Get support to brush up on your English and maths5. Support with your job search6. Progress into an apprenticeship or other work with learning

Traineeship opportunities are advertised on Find a traineeship. Just search for Traineeships near where you live!

Searching and applying for a traineeship

• You can search and apply for traineeship vacancies by clicking on: www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

• If you have already registered on Find an apprenticeship you can use the same login details.

• There is no need to register twice

Accessing Find a traineeship

Click on ‘Start now’

Visit www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

Searching for opportunities on Find a traineeship

Search for opportunities

Click here to sign in or create an account

Browse your results

Vacancy Details

The application

If you have already registered on Find an apprenticeship you do

not need to re-register. If you have already completed an

application form you can still use this but make your application

FIT for the job:

• Find out more about the employer, the training provider and job

description before applying

• Identify yourself, your skills and interests clearly – be

professional, but try to allow your personality to come out

• Tailor your application to each vacancy – don’t just send the

same CV and covering letter to each employer

Any questions?

Summary

You can now…

Register on Find an apprenticeship/Find a traineeship, search for vacancies and apply successfully – to become an apprentice in your chosen career!

Next steps…

• Complete profile• Revisit• Apply

Additional help

For technical support call the help desk on:

08000 015 040, or email: nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk

If you are not sure what apprenticeship you would like to do you can speak to a careers adviser at0800 100 900 or search National Careers Service:nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

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