Alternatives to Higher Education June 2017 Chris Sheppard
Choices previously: University, Employment, Gap Year Globalisation + Vocational Need + Rise in tuition fees = Many more options available!!!
Session Outline Range of Post 18 Options Apprenticeships /Advanced Apprenticeships Higher Level Apprenticeships Sponsored degrees Where to find them?
Work Experience Importance of work experience Work placements at university Work experience in school holidays Internships Volunteering Work shadowing Year in Industry (if you are going to university)
Our Traditional View of Apprenticeships...
The Reality..
Apprenticeships Different Levels Apprenticeships Level 1/2 Advanced Apprenticeships Level 3 Higher Level Apprenticeships Level 4/5 Undergraduate Apprenticeships Level 5/6 Sponsored Degrees Level 6/7
Apprenticeships You are employed by the company You are paid a salary You study for qualifications (Worth considering Level 3+ in a large/ prestigious company) BUT Fierce competition for places
What is a Sponsored Degree? Full time job and study towards a Degree Level qualification 3-6 year programme Linked to a University or College Paid a salary Tuition fees paid by employer Industry Experience
Things to Consider! Some careers require degree qualifications Medicine, Vet Science, Physiotherapy, Education, Law Do you want the full university experience? Expect competition when applying for sponsored degrees / higher level apprenticeships. Be prepared to give up some of your free time in order to study for qualifications alongside work.
The Tech Partnership Companies in the technology industry are working together to create new degree apprenticeships Employed by the company Paid a salary Study part time for a degree Degree will be technology based at least some of the content will be IT Companies: Accenture, Barclays, Fujitsu, CGI, Ford, John Lewis, Cap Gemini, BT, Lloyds, Newtork Rail, GlaxoSmithKline, Intel. www.thetechpartnership.com
Where To Find an Apprenticeship / Higher Level Apprenticeship Apprenticeship information and vacancies at: www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide www.notgoingtouni.co.uk www.gov.uk/jobsearch www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk www.milkround.com
CVs. Take time to prepare a really good CV Spelling Grammar Applying for apprenticeship = very time consuming. DON T email lots of companies together. They won t feel loved. Inform yourself on the companies for which you are applying. If you are not getting interviews. Need to look at the quality of your application. Scale back and refocus.
Notgoingtouni.co.uk Excellent website providing details on many alternatives to university: Apprenticeships Advanced apprenticeships Foundation degrees Sponsored degrees College course Jobs Gap Year opportunities Register with them they will send you regular update emails!
Company Websites Companies will have their own apprenticeship application details on their websites KPMG, BAA, NHS, John Lewis, BMW, HSBC, Barclays, Nat West, Nationwide, BBC, Sky and many more!
Social Media Also Twitter and Facebook LinkedIn Blogs (80% of jobs are filled by networking / contacts through family / friends / acquaintances)
Examples of Employers offering Apprenticeships/ Higher Level Apprenticeships / Sponsored Degrees
KPMG Degree Programme 6 year degree with University of Birmingham Leads to an accountancy degree University fees & accommodation paid and starting salary of 20,000 ABB required KPMG also offers: Internships Vacation Programmes
Business CGI Sponsored Degree Programme BBB at A Level, Day release over 3 years for BA (Hons) Management, 14,625 Siemens Financial and Commercial Academy. Degrees in finance and business management. CCC at A Level required. Aviva IT Database Analyst A levels BBB required. Microsoft & Java professional qualifications.
Accountancy & Finance PWC Higher Level Apprenticeship (e g Tax / Assurance / Consulting ) 280 UCAS Points required Deloitte (Bright Start School Leavers Scheme) 300-320 points Lloyds, Nat West, RBS Apprenticeships rotational programmes 180-200 UCAS points Barclays Sponsored Degree 320 UCAS points required Aviva Insurance Underwriting Apprenticeship A levels required 300 UCAS points.
School Leaver Apprenticeships/Traineeships in Finance HSBC Barclays J.P. Morgan Nationwide RBS Group Santander Bank of America Merrill Lynch BDO Baker Tilly Aon Lloyds Banking Group PWC Deloite KPMG Ernst and Young
IT Advanced / Higher Level Apprenticeships MI5 IBM Cisco Microsoft British Airways Avco Systems Capgemini CA Technologies 02 Virgin Media GlaxoSmithKline Fujitsu QA Training Provider Apprenticeships in systems and networking, software and web development
Construction/Engineering/Surveying BAM Nutall Civil Engineering & Surveying Advanced and Higher Level Apprenticeships Balfour Beatty Construction Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Engineering Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships National Grid Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeships A levels / BTEC required Thames Water Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships / Higher Level Apprenticeships
Construction/Engineering/Surveying Network Rail AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) Costain Amey Amec Foster Wheeler Defence Engineering and Science Group Virgin Media EDF Energy Laing O Rourke E.ON Airbus British Airways BAE Systems
Balfour Beatty Apprenticeships 5-6 years with day release NVQ Level 4 to 6 (depending on scheme) HNC/HND/Level 6 Diploma Depending on scheme a Foundation Degree or even an Honours Degree 2 A Levels C+
BP Engineering Maritime and Nautical Services BSc/BEng Transport for London Traffic Maintenance Engineering Environment Agency University of West of England, Flood Risk Foundation Degree. A2 Maths needed and 15,000 Atkins - Higher Level Apprenticeship
Property Changing The Face of Property 10 major property firms are collaborating to offer opportunities to train in property in areas of : surveying, planning, lettings, valuation, finance, human resources. Knight Frank Savills CBRE Strutt and Parker Gerald Eve JLL Colliers International DTZ GVA Cushman and Wakefield Advanced apprenticeships and sponsored degrees www.propertyneedsyou.com
Retail John Lewis Partnership training to manage a store visual merchandising, marketing, managing a team (A Level entry) Marks and Spencer Higher Level Apprenticeship Tesco A Level fast track management programme. BAA Retail Academy Retail & Customer service, hospitality, warehousing etc.
Travel and Leisure Thomson/Tui, Thomas Cook offer training programmes in customer service/tourism (overseas) Leisure/Sports Centres can offer leisure management apprenticeships Hotels can offer hospitality and catering training opportunities (Holiday Inn, Hilton, Jury s Inn) (HIT Training)
Sport Advanced Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships with: Leisure Centre and Sports Centres Gyms Outdoor Activity Centres Local councils Apprenticeships in the sports industry include: fitness instructor, sports coach, activity leader, sports centre manager, personal trainer. Mark Warner / PGL / Sports Xtra, David Lloyd Leisure GCSEs / A levels / BTEC Sport
Media BBC 2015 Digital Journalism Apprenticeship Radio Journalism Apprenticeship Technology Apprenticeships Production Apprenticeship ITV Apprenticeships Opportunities in Creative Media & Business Administration Sky Apprenticeships
British Airways Apprenticeships Engineering Cabin Crew Aviation operations on the ground. Customer Service IT & Telecoms Business & Administration Warehouse & Storage Qualification Project Management. www.britishairwaysjobs.com
To conclude... Keep your options open if applying for university, consider sponsored degrees / higher level apprenticeships Research companies. Register on the national apprenticeship website and the Notgoingtouni website. Prepare a CV carefully. Use social media. You will need to devote time! Apply for companies as well as universities see what results you have. Ask for help!!!