Apprenticeships and School Leaver Schemes

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1 Apprenticeships and School Leaver Schemes

2 Our Speakers Diane Graham Progression Guidance Esher College Hannah Lydford on behalf of Rate My Apprenticeship Ellen White Unilever - Apprentice Outreach Team Nicola Wilberforce Head of Progression Guidance Esher College

3 Next Steps After College Higher Education and degree options National Apprenticeship Company Apprenticeship (sponsored degree and/or professional qualifications to level 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) FE college Employment without training Gap Year and then one of the above

4 Are there any jobs? Over 28,000 vacancies advertised each year 5 miles = 138 apprenticeships 10 miles =644 apprenticeships 15 miles = 1941 apprenticeships 20 miles = 2958 apprenticeships

5 Job Opportunity Start Date Level Weekly Salary Annual Salary Cisco Apprenticeship Cisco Systems 05 Jun 2017 Degree ,496 IT Apprenticeship (Woking) CAPGEMINI UK PLC 06 Nov 2017 Degree ,600 Legal Apprentice with NG Bailey NG Bailey Ltd 04 Sep 2017 Degree ,976 Management Degree McDonald's Restaurants 04 Sep 2017 Degree ,000-28,000 Quantity Surveying Balfour Beatty Plc 01 Sep 2017 Degree ,748-13,520

6 Levels of apprenticeship

7 YOUR FUTURE OPTIONS VS. Apprenticeships University

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9 AGENDA What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships vs University Apprenticeship: your next steps How can we help you?

10 Apprenticeship? University?

11 Apprenticeship?

12 Full-time work combined with studying

13 7 Different Levels

14 Higher Apprenticeship: Level: 4 or 5 Qualifications: 2 or more A-Levels (or equivalent) Length: 1-4 years Options: Over 60 different types

15 Degree Apprenticeship: Level: 6 (Full Bachelor s Degree) or 7 (Masters Degree) Qualifications: 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) Length: 3-6 years, depending on level Options: 24 programme types

16 Degree Apprenticeship: Application Process? Employers are responsible Employer s website Some on UCAS

17 3,000,000

18 Apprenticeships VS. University 1. Costs? 2. Learning? 3. Experience?

19 Apprenticeships COSTS University 9,250 year + living expenses Tuition fees covered Earn a salary 17, 534 (Higher Apprenticeship average starting salary) Only paid back when earning over 25,000 Paid back monthly

20 Apprenticeships LEARNING University Nationally recognised qualifications Study time built into your working week Soft skills Bachelors Degree Lectures, seminars and independent studying Specialise in a subject you are passionate about

21 Apprenticeships EXPERIENCE University Community On-the-job learning Gain work experience ahead of peers Social Life Extra activities, sports and societies Buddying and mentoring schemes

22 Apprenticeships YOUR NEXT STEPS

23 Where to search? When to search? How to apply?

24 Apprenticeship: Where to Search?

25 Apprenticeship: When to search? Apprenticeship: When to Search? January to April (44% of employers) September to December (32% of employers)

26 How to apply Apprenticeship: How to apply? Online; employer website or UCAS Focus on quality applications Keep track of deadlines!

27 HOW CAN HELP YOU?

28 REVIEWS

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31 ADVICE

32 OPPORTUNITIES

33 WHAT S INSIDE?

34 ADVICE PAGES

35 ADVICE PAGES

36 CASE STUDIES

37 What % of reviewers would recommend their scheme to a friend?

38 98%

39 THANKS

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41 Do you know your Unilever Brands?

42 MY UNILEVER JOURNEY NAME: Ellen White APPRENTICESHIP: Business Administration ROLE: Asst. HRBP Global Functions LOCATION: 100VE (Blackfriars)

43 WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP? Unilever apprenticeships bring together on-the-job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills for an exciting future. Embarking on an apprenticeship with us is a worthwhile alternative to university and results in nationally recognised qualifications. WE WILL GIVE YOU: Knowledge and real on-the-job experience Transferable skills National qualifications Prospects and career progression Inspiration and motivation with a community feeling

44 RECOGNISED AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER UNILEVER UK RANKED NUMBER 11 IN RATE MY APPRENTICESHIP S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS TABLE FOR ITS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES!

45 WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR? We find that apprentices bring a new perspective and a fresh way of thinking to our organisation. From the engineers in our factories, to the scientists in our R&D sites; producers of brand artwork to writers of communications. WHO FITS THE BILL? At Unilever we look for apprentices who: Are dynamic individuals with plenty of drive and self motivation Have excellent communication and teamwork skills Have the ability to organise a varied workload Contribute their ideas and think for themselves Are up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems and can demonstrate good attention to detail

46 UK Apprenticeships Supply Chain & Engineering - Logistics - Manufacturing - Engineering - Quality Business & Technology - I.T. - Business Admin - Project Management Research & Development - Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering - Chartered Management

47 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Depending on the programme, typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including maths and English. LEVEL 4 & 6 APPRENTICESHIPS Depending on the programme, typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including maths and English; two A-Levels or Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent).

48 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: At least 5 GCSE A*- C (or equivalent) including English and Maths. Strong Science, Maths or numerative A-Levels (or equivalent), for example, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Electronics, Maths or Engineering.

49 SUPPLY CHAIN AND ENGINEERING SUPPLY PROGRAMMES CHAIN AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP Typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science. LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP Typically five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science; two A levels or a BTEC or a Level 3 apprenticeship.

50 APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1: Online application Step 4: Assessment centre Step 3: Telephone/ Digital interview Step 2: Online assessments

51 Why unilever? One company, one voice, one programme 25 DAYS HOLIDAY + BANK HOLIDAYS Modern Work Spaces FREE ICE- CREAM SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNTS ON UNILEVER PRODUCTS AT SITE SHOPS!

52 Follow our Social media pages for the latest updates about unilever apprenticeships! Unilever UK UnileverUKApps Unilever UK Apprenticeships

53 Applications Preparing for your application CV outlining your skills and abilities - your achievements to date Work experience - reference Good communication interview experience Able to demonstrate a good work attitude address and mobile number Plan ahead! 53

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55 Things to think about Competition can be fierce Recruitment and selection processes are time consuming A level grades can be as high as ABB Some skills shortage areas are less competitive Average is 170 per week across all apprenticeships Higher Apprenticeship starting salaries range from 8K to 21K

56 Why do you want to work for This is code for Have you read our web site? What is good about the company? What awards have they won?

57 BT s Skills and Competencies Although different traits and competencies are sought for different schemes, BT also has a list of key qualities which it seeks from all its apprentices and graduates: Communication: dealing effectively with colleagues and customers Imparting complicated data in a clear and understandable way. Creativity: developing and contributing to new ideas for the business in terms of both products and services. Enthusiasm: showing you are willing and eager to get involved. Integrity: demonstrating honesty and reliability and ensuring that you deliver on promises. Leadership: leading, supporting teams, making key decisions. BT describes the key characteristics of good leaders as confidence, inner strength and good judgement. Multitasking: co-ordinating and prioritising to manage complex tasks. Team spirit: working and interacting with others across all levels.

58 Other desirable skills Some of BT s graduate programmes list additional skills and attributes that would be particularly valuable, including: analytical skills commercial awareness good interpersonal skills motivation tenacity and resilience A passion for the company and the business area is also important.

59 Questions Please give us an example of when you have worked with others to overcome a difficult challenge? What did you do? What feedback did you receive? Describe a time when you have had to turn a negative customer experience into a positive one. A customer can be anyone you have done work for at university, in a job or in a team. What action did you take? Why was it important to turn the experience into a positive one? What was the outcome?

60 Please give us an example of when you have worked with others to achieve an improvement, efficiency or better way of working? What did you do to improve the situation? How did you convince others? What was the end result? Give an example of a situation where you had to prioritise numerous tasks that were of similar importance. How did you prioritise these tasks? What did you achieve?

61 have you received or delivered exceptional service - what made it exceptional and what have you learnt from it? Can you provide an example of a time when you have had to bring someone round to your way of thinking. How did you go about doing this and what did you learn from this experience?

62 STAR Approach Situation: Explain the situation that you were in. This should be a short description, it could be: during my college course or whilst working in a shop. Task: You need to briefly explain what it is that you had to do, and what the success criteria was. If you were working as a group explain what the overall task of the group was but be clear about your own role. Action: This is the most substantial part (around 50-70%) of any example and you need to include: What you did. Why you did it. How you did it. What skills you used.

63 STAR approach Result: There is little point in explaining the situation, task and action if the employer or course provider is left wondering whether what you did made any difference. So be prepared to explain: What happened as a result of the actions you took? What you would do differently or improve? What impact the result had overall on the team task?

64 Information for Students on Apprenticeships Thursday 5 th July- After Esher Day Employment Seekers Programme Psychometric testing and competency questions Interview and presentation techniques The day is designed to give students an experience of the increasingly popular Assessment Centre. Employers, particularly large ones with many applicants, are abandoning the traditional invite to interview in favour of full day Assessment Centre programmes which give them the opportunity to see applicants at work and demonstrating what they can do rather than talking about what they can do.

65 Thank you