Paul Robinson Information and Communications Co-ordinator Consortium for Learning.

Paul Robinson

Information and Communications Co-ordinator

Consortium for Learning

CfL is a registered charity with objectives that relate to increasing participation and raising the profile of work based learning (WBL) in the Humber sub-region.

CfL delivers a variety of services for its members and undertakes additional activity to support our charitable objectives. These include our ‘unique’ Apprenticeship Information and Advice Workshops which are currently being delivered to schools in the Humber sub-region.

Who are CfL?

Introduction

•Information & Communications Co-ordinator

•To increase participation within Work Based Learning across the Humber sub-region

•20 years association

My Role and Background?

Introduction

Apprenticeship Information and Advice Workshop

•Lesson length session

•Staged approach

•Identified as Good Practice by NAS

Why I’m here?

Apprenticeships

Opening Doors to a Better Future

Apprenticeships, Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships

A work based learning programme designed for those aged 16 and over.

• You will work towards an NVQ, Key Skills or Functional Skills and in some cases a Technical Certificate e.g. BTEC

•Working with an Employer, gaining practical experience in a real job

•Customised training with an Apprenticeship Provider

So, What are they?

Apprenticeships

A work based learning programme designed for those aged 16 and over.

• You will work towards an NVQ, Key Skills or Functional Skills and in some cases a Technical Certificate e.g. BTEC

•Working with an Employer, gaining practical experience in a real job

•Customised training with an Apprenticeship Provider

•Earn while you learn

So, What are they?

Apprenticeships

Over 200 Types of ApprenticeshipImagine what you could do?

LEVEL 4-8Higher Level Qualifications

LEVEL 3LEVEL 2

APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS ADVANCED ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

ADVANCED ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

HIGHER HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

HIGHER HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

FOUNDATION DEGREESFOUNDATION DEGREESFOUNDATION DEGREESFOUNDATION DEGREES

DEGREES (BA,MA,PHD)DEGREES (BA,MA,PHD)DEGREES (BA,MA,PHD)DEGREES (BA,MA,PHD)

NVQ 4/5NVQ 4/5NVQ 4/5NVQ 4/5

ProgressionFrom playground to professional

What employers said....Do you have what it takes?

Employability Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Communication

Motivated

Team WorkerFlexibleDetermined

Self belief

Initiative

Leadership

Part Time Job

School Reference

Work Experience

Qualifications

www.applyrotherham.org.uk

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Get it right

Apprenticeship Applications

• Check spellings!

Electrician: Electritian, Electrision, Electricion, Electrition,Electricition.

Accountant: Accoutant, AccounantChef: Cheff, SheffBarrister: BaristerPhysical Training Instructor: Physical Tranning InstructorManager: Manger• No Text Talk Gud, Wiv, Dat, Fink, Coz, Pls, Wen, NE, M8’s

• Ask someone to check it

Engineer: Enginer, Engerneer, Enginear, EngeneerPlumber: Plummer

• Don’t leave it too late

• Email Addresses

Take control of your career

Apprenticeships

•Apprenticeships are led by employer availability

•Consider all the options

•Competition for places can be tough

Apprenticeships – it’s time to learn

What do you know?

•Give three examples of careers you can do on an Apprenticeship?

•Name one qualification that you will complete on an Apprenticeship?

•What level would you be working towards on an Advanced Apprenticeship?

ContactsDo you need more information?

Freephone

08000 150 600

www.applyrotherham.org.ukwww.cflhumber.org.uk

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

or speak to your Connexions PA in School

Inexperienced today.Expert tomorrow.

2009/10 EvaluationDoes it Work?

•319 Workshops Delivered (169 to Year 11 pupils, 84 to Year 10 pupils, 66 to Year 9)

•Engaged over 9300 pupils across 38 schools.

•21 Career Events and Parents Evenings engaging over 850 young people and parents.

•2009/10 - over 10,150 pupils engaged.

•Funded by 3 LAs

Key MessagesEvaluationWhat do the pupils think?

97% of pupils confirm that the workshop has increased their understanding of Apprenticeships

90% of pupils confirm that the workshop provided them with the opportunity to participate

97% of pupils confirm that the advisor explained things clearly

93% of pupils confirm that the amount of information given was “Just Right”

98% of pupils confirm that the advisor had a good knowledge of Apprenticeships

98% of pupils confirm that the advisor was friendly and approachable

I didn't get confused and now I know about what they are

It showed me that some job need certain grades and you need experience

Open my opportunities as I'd never thought about it

The man was fun and understanding but he focused about what he was telling us

Gave us a chance to join in and knew a lot about it

Learnt a lot gives me a good understanding of what an Apprenticeship is

Told us the truth and what to expect

I cannot wait to leave school and start an Apprenticeship

Comments made by pupils includeWhat do the pupils think?

•The students enjoyed the different teaching styles used throughout the presentation

•This workshop is really valued by the school and it would be missed if the funding is stopped

•Paul and his team have their delivery off to a fine art

•As the presentation is so good even the most hard to reach students tend to listen

•I think the year 9 work was a welcome addition to the services offered by the CFL

•Increases knowledge of students to make informed choices

•[He] knows what he is talking about, kids respect him. He is a great asset to have, thank you.

CommentsWhat Do The Teachers Think?

The pupils always comment on how they didn't realise the range of jobs available. The workshop has stopped some people choosing the wrong option in year 11

The students were engaged and genuinely interested in the information they were given and researched for themselves

Has made quite a few consider other options/careers

A knowledge of opportunities for their progression from school other than college

The pupils have a greater awareness not only about Apprenticeships but also about learning in the future. They have enjoyed a motivational talk with impartial advice that can affect all of them.

Our students get a lot out of CFL and take everything on board what they are told

The pupils gained a detailed knowledge of the process and a keen interest to find out more

Benefits to PupilsWhat Do The Teachers Think ?

•Evaluated

• Meets Statuary Requirements

• Contributes towards the IAG Gold Standard

• Contributes to successful OFSTED Inspections and quality of delivery of information, advice and guidance in schools

• Delivered Impartially by Experienced Staff

The BenefitsConclusion

Paul RobinsonConsortium for [email protected]

01482 63850807792 442775

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