Post 18Options Evening

Thursday 7th March 2019

Louise Gigg and Sarah BradshawActivate Apprenticeships

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What is an Apprenticeship?

Who can do an apprenticeship?There is no definitive answer…………..

Different entry requirements – depending on occupation, level, sector, employer

Must live in England Must not be in full time education Over 16 yrs – there is no upper limit Committed to work and learning at the same time

Is an Apprenticeship right for me?

There are over 250 Apprenticeships frameworks and Standards covering over 1,500 job roles available.

Each level will include some or all of these components 

Top 10 benefits of doing an apprenticeship

University or Apprenticeship?

• Accountancy

• Automotive 

• Business Administration

• Childcare 

• Construction (Brick, Plumbing, Carpentry)

• Customer Services 

• Electrical 

We offer Apprenticeships in the following industries: 

Attendance in college could be: 

Some are rolling programmes that can start throughout the year

• Engineering 

• Furniture 

• Hair and Beauty 

• Healthcare 

• Hospitality and Catering 

• Human Resources 

• IT 

We interview, assess and advise

Assist you with gaining an apprenticeship and employment

Obtain funding

Complete a full College and workplace induction

Offer teaching and workshops (where appropriate, either weekly, 

bi‐weekly or monthly) )

Monitor and support you throughout your Apprenticeship

What does Activate Learning do to support you:

Some employers we work with

What happens next?

https://www.bracknell.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/vacancies

During  National Apprenticeship Week the College opened the doors to the general public from all over Berkshire to offer help and advice on apprenticeships and careers with over 30 employers attending and recruiting.

Register with NAS site

https://www.gov.uk/apply‐apprenticeship

For current vacancies:

http://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/vacancies

Recommended action

Activate ApprenticeshipsTechnology CampusCuddesdon Way Oxford OX4 6HN

01865 551 015www.activateapprenticeships.co.ukenquiries@activateapprenticeships.co.uk

Charlotte WebsterCGI Apprenticeship

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Last Year…

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About CGI 

One of the world’s largest independent IT and business process services firm in the world

Thousands of Clients

Countries across the globe

72, 500 Employees

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Telecoms

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Advantages of Apprenticeships

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Competitive Advantage in 

the Marketplace  

Academic Skills, Industry 

Accreditation, and Valuable 

Work Experience 

Combines work with study 

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Degree

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BSc (Hons) Digital & 

Technology Solutions

Business Management, Data Analytics, 

Software Development, Cyber Security

Study 1 day a week

All Course Fees and Materials 

Covered

Study Days & Dissertation 

Leave

CGI UK Students  @CGI_UK_Students

RolesProject Support/Management

Bidding

Testing

Development, Dev Ops, Programming, etc

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Life at CGI & Benefits

£18, 000Managers, Buddy, 

Mentor +

Career pathways

Development & training

Laptop and phone

Relocation allowance

25 days holiday

Sports & Social club

Other company benefits

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Entry requirements

Minimum 5 A*‐C (9‐4) GCSEs 

including English and Maths

120 UCAS points across 3 A‐Levels at Grade C or 

above

Resilience to work and study at the same time

Interest/ Passion for Business/IT

Good communication 

skills

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Application Process

Online Application Sept ‐ Jan

Assessment Centre

Conditional Offer

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Open EveningsRegister on our website and parents/guardians are welcome too!

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