Careers World Magazine - North East - Spring 2013

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careersworld...... and this is Careers World magazine, here to help you find your perfect Career!

We know its still early in 2013, and September seems miles away, but students everywhere are planning their futures. There are millions of different routes you can take: you could start earning quali cations and money with an Apprenticeship, get a taste of the working world with employer funded study, discover a vocational course at college, apply to be an academic at university and much more.

So no matter what you want to do youre in the right place. In this issue we will pro le some of the biggest sectors in your region and explain how to take the rst step to a career in the ones that interest you. Well also cover all of the main sectors out there, explore employment trends in your area and take a look at some remarkable true stories of young people who have had success after leaving school.

But thats not all! We also have a guide to all of the confusing quali cations out there, some advice on how to apply for different courses and jobs, and the latest on how were using social media (like facebook and twitter) to help people like you nd careers.

The future is in your hands ... right here in this magazine. So what are you waiting for? Turn the page and lets get started!

03Welcome

Careers World Spring 2013North East edition

ISSN: 2050-6600All material is copyrighted both written and illustrated. Reproduction in part or whole is strictly forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. All images and information is collated from extensive research and along with advertisements is published in good faith. Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

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How to Apply07Know what course you want to do, but not sure how to apply for it? Get ahead with this quick and easy guide to applications.

Qualifications Table10See how different quali cations add up, and how they compare.

Life Stories12Past and present students tell us all about their experiences and how they succeeded.

Business & Finance17

Hair & Beauty21

Transport & Logistics25

Creative, Digital & Media29

Manufacturing33

Imagine a Career37We give you a heads-up on the other sectors out there, which well cover in future issues.

The Intro Bits Careers Insight

Contents

Fancy a high- ying career?

Get a career that never goes out of style.

A eet of careers that keep our world moving forward.

Exciting, trendy careers for artistic types.

Its about making things we need, from food and medicine to petrol and clothing.

Spotlight: North East43All about your region.

More Helpful Stuff52

Social Media Review54Find out how you can connect with Careers Worlds expert team online!

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Useful links, contact details and more get in touch with people who can help.

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07How to Apply

How to Apply

Some 14-19 area prospectuses use an online resource called the Common Application Process (CAP) but others have been replaced by www.ucasprogress.com. Whichever it is for you they both allow you to search and apply for courses in the local area. Head to the your region section (page 43) of this magazine to see which it is for your area.

Common Application Process and UCAS Progress

You might have decided that an apprenticeship is the way to go! The National Apprenticeship Service operates a vacancy matching service that allows you to search apprenticeship opportunities and make applications for them online. To apply for an apprenticeship follow these simple steps:

Apprenticeships

What is the Common Application Process?Basically the CAP allows you to easily manage all of the applications you want to make for different courses. There might be lots of courses that interest you and the CAP lets you upload your application details so that you can quickly apply. This means that you should not have to ll out lots of different application forms but can just upload your details once and then browse courses and click to apply.

The system also keeps track of the status of all of your applications so you can check their progress and see if you have any offers of places. It also links to local Information Advice and Guidance services so that you can get some helpful advice if the providers you have applied to are unable to make you an offer.

What is UCAS Progress?UCAS Progress is different from the UCAS university application process. Its designed for 13-19 year olds looking for all different types of courses, from all different types of providers, in their local areas. Like the CAP you will be registered by your local authority or school to use the site. This means you can search for courses and save your favourites.

The UCAS Progress site helps you nd the courses closest to you you can even bring up courses on an interactive map! You may get lots of results in your searches but you can lter these down by location or provider type.

What kind of courses can I apply for?Both the CAP and UCAS Progress have courses offered by local colleges and training providers. Some of the quali cations available include:

AS and A Levels Basic/Key Skills Diplomas GCSEs Higher Education Courses Vocational Quali cations

How do I get involved?Your school should be able to give you a login to use on your CAP or UCAS Progress, which will allow you to complete a personal pro le and application form, browse the available courses and apply for them online.

For the details of who can help you nd a course in your area turn to page 52 of the magazine or head towww.careersworld.co.uk.

Head to www.apprenticeships.org.uk and click search for vacancies.

Register on the site and activate your account. You only have to do this once and you will get a homepage that allows you to track your applications.

Search for apprenticeships by keywords, job roles, locations or learning providers. (Make sure to check the site regularly as new vacancies are uploaded all the time.)

When you nd the apprenticeship you want you can click to apply through the site. Youll be asked to ll in your personal info, outline your experience and possibly answer some questions. You can even save your application as a draft and return later if you have to.

Keep applying! You can apply for up to 10 vacancies and if successful will be invited for an interview or assessment.

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The Universities and Colleges Application System (UCAS) is the system for higher education course applications. Youve probably seen it on the news as hundreds of thousands of people apply to university each year. The system is not just for undergraduate degrees; foundation degrees, postgraduate degrees and most higher education courses are on this site. The basic steps to applying for university are:

UCAS Application Process

General Tips on Applications

Grammar and SpellingTake your time when applying. None of the application systems covered on this page force you to log on, nd a course and apply all in one go. This means you have plenty of time to check your application thoroughly, applications with spelling mistakes or grammatical errors suggest that you have rushed the process. Its often a good idea to get your parents, teachers or friends to help you by double checking!

Work ExperienceYou may decide to get some work experience to help you get the course, apprenticeship or job that you want. This can often be a good way to get ahead. If you have a company in mind for work experience you could telephone to nd out who to approach or send a polite, and well written, letter or email with a CV attached. Alternatively you or your parents may know people who would be willing to let you shadow them at work and give you the experience to boost your applications.

Be Yourself!This is a top tip for any application. In many cases the people you are applying to have to look through hundreds of application forms. Try to show what would make YOU the right person for the course. Do you have a real passion for the subject or is it your dream to go into a career in that sector? What makes you stand out as a good applicant and the best candidate for the course or job? Make sure youre picking the course or job that suits your personality and skills best!

If you are having trouble with your application your school careers advisor should be able to help.

Choosing your courseThere are literally thousands available, make sure to do your research on which course is right for you, there are lots of resources on the site to help. Also consider where you want to do the course, some institutions specialise in certain courses.

ApplyingThe application system is all online and you select on the site which institutions you would like to apply to, these are your choices. You need to provide a personal statement saying why youre right for the course as part of this, so make sure to take your time.

OffersIf a university wants to offer you a place they will let you know on the UCAS system what results they expect you to get. You will have to reply to accept or refuse these offers.

ResultsIf you get the results the university asked for, they will probably offer you a place and you will be able to start planning for your new course. If you fail to get the necessary grades you can still nd a course at a different university through the clearing system.

Your teachers will be able to offer you further help using the system, which you can nd at www.ucas.ac.uk.

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North Tyneside Council offers Employed and Sponsored, Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship opportunities, specialising in: Business & Administration Customer Service Construction Childcare Youth Work Health & Social Care

We also deliver a level 1 Foundation Learning Programme as a preparation for Apprenticeships in: General Construction Introduction to Childcare Introduction to Call Centre Operations

National Awards for Top Psychology StudentIn the summer Rachael Kitching was a student at Darlingtons Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College and gained fantastic A Level results - A* grades in psychology, law and extended project and grade A in biology. She was absolutely delighted but didnt know there would be yet more to celebrate - she has now been noti ed that she gained the highest marks in the country for A Level psychology!

In her A Level psychology exams Rachael gained a remarkable total of 398 marks out of 400 and has won prizes from both the Exam Board, WJEC and the British Psychological Society. Chief Executive of WJEC, Gareth Pierce, wrote to QEs Principal Tim Fisher, congratulating him, his staff and Rachael on her magni cent achievement saying: Rachael came rst of all the candidates who studied psychology with WJEC in 2012. This is an outstanding achievement and evidence of the hard work that Rachael and her teachers put into preparing for the examinations.

Rachael could hardly believe the news when she heard of the awards and took in the signi cance of her achievement. She said: Its amazing - I cant quite believe it but Im very pleased. Id like to thank all my teachers who helped me to do so well at QE they were great.

Rachaels excellent results have taken her to Newcastle University to read law and she hopes to eventually become a solicitor.

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Life Stories

Chris taps into Apprenticeships with Northumbrian Water A Durham man has become Northumbrian Waters rst telecommunications apprentice after rejecting university in favour of an apprenticeship and the opportunity to learn while you earn.

Chris Tindale, 19, has joined the water and waste management company at its head of ce in Pity Me, as an Information and Communication Technology Apprentice. Chris combines his time with learning at Intraining and in the workplace. His role involves working on the companys telephone systems across its many sites throughout the North East.

Chris said: Im much more of a hands on type of person and didnt want to spend all of my time after sixth form in the classroom again. I wanted to develop my skills and experience in the workplace.

As part of my apprenticeship I am learning about network systems. This is really helping me in my job as I get practical experience of working on them every day. Its really a case of being able to put into practice what I am learning at Intraining. This is de nitely the best way for me to learn.

If you are considering an Apprenticeship as a future career route then give Intraining a call today on 0330 123 1300, or look at our current apprenticeship vacancies atwww.intraining.co.uk/neapprenticeships

13Apprenticeships at North Tyneside HomesA key aim for North Tyneside Homes has been to develop a stepping stone to provide participants an opportunity to bridge the gap from apprenticeships to full time employment. Apprentices work on a rotational system across different service areas, helping them to develop their knowledge and understanding of the business and develop new skills by working with different people, customers and experiencing different situations.

The success of their approach to training and support is evident. All four apprentices who recently nished their apprenticeships secured permanent employment, allowing an additional four young people to be recruited to the programme.

My name is Thomas Brooks, I successfully completed the NVQ Level 2 Business Administration apprenticeship with North Tyneside Homes. I really enjoyed my apprenticeship and helping people and making sure the organisation met its aims.

The apprenticeship programme really improved my con dence inside and outside of work. It gave me new experiences and opportunities and really improved my job prospects. Without the new skills taught by experienced work colleagues I wouldnt have been as outgoing and con dent as I am today.

I believe I am a great example of how well the apprenticeship programme can work. I am now in full time employment with North Tyneside Homes and have recently been promoted into a new role as a Home nder Of cer helping tenants nd a new council home

Call 0191 643 6030 for more informationOr e-mail [email protected]

Callum PeacockAmbitious Callum Peacock is looking forward to a rewarding career offshore after being one of only 100 applicants to land a place to study engineering at a specialist college in Scotland.

The former Redcar & Cleveland College student took up his place in September at Forth Valley College in Falkirk, where he will complete a four-year Apprenticeship programme working with some of the biggest names in the offshore oil industry.

Callum, 18, from New Marske, was among 4,000 people to apply for a place at Forth Valley College and among the fortunate 100 applicants to be accepted.

He will spend 21 months studying at the college before being placed with a company for the nal two years, during which time he hopes to become a quali ed electrical technician.

Callum, who completed a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering at Redcar & Cleveland College in partnership with TTE, said: I am totally delighted to have nally got a place at Forth Valley College.

Its the college to be at if you want to work offshore, so I feel incredibly lucky to be there. It was my third time of applying, though, so I guess perseverance paid off in the end.

Martin Prior, Callums tutor at Redcar & Cleveland College, said: It is wonderful to see Callum realising his dream. He worked very hard here and deserves this sought-after place to get into the offshore industry.

For more information about courses available at Redcar & Cleveland College, call the Student Services department on 01642 473132, or visit the college website www.cleveland.ac.uk.

Life Stories

Joseph Mark Henry StarlingApprentice Bricklayer with S&D Training employed by Gary Gibson Builders Tow Law.

Toby started his apprenticeship with S&D Training in November 2011 and has recently successfully completed his Level 2 quali cation with Distinction. This is a considerable achievement for any young person, however, even more remarkable considering the circumstances that led to Toby beginning his apprenticeship journey.

Toby had been home educated from an early age thus was lacking any formal quali cations and has very low self con dence.

As an over 25 learner, Toby was so keen to gain recognized vocational training and quali cations in his chosen craft of bricklaying that he was willing to self fund. Toby approached S&D Training for help to start the apprenticeship programme and Carol Cooper, Business Development Advisor quickly made the arrangements, which also took into account Tobys individual requirements to make the transition as seamless and easy to understand as possible. She also introduced Toby to the key people he would be working with in the specialist S&D Training Skills Centre based at Newton Aycliffe and made sure Toby was integrated fully into this new environment.

Since those early days Toby has gone from a shy individual, not con dent in his own abilities, to today where he is a well respected employee, colleague and Apprentice advocate and the best bricklayer that S&D Training have ever worked with.

The culmination of his high achievement, exemplary work ethic and outstanding skill in brickwork came when Toby was awarded 2012 Apprentice of the Year at the Awards event hosted by S&D Training in September.

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Ben Goss, 19Ben left school after taking A Levels but didnt like the thought of university, incurring a loan or studying for another three years. He enjoyed his GCSE and A Level PE courses and was a big gym fan, so considered taking a gym instructors course. His local gym was actively seeking personal trainers quali ed to Level 3 REPs standard and invited him to apply.

Some personal trainer courses would take Ben to the industry minimum Level 2 but The Training Room course would take him to the required Level 3 grade. Having successfully studied independently at home for his A Levels, Ben opted for its eLearning course.

With his practical grounding from his gym work and physiology and anatomy knowledge from his GCSE and A Level courses, Ben took to the eLearning course with ease.

The modules were really well constructed and I received immediate, constructive feedback from the tutors online before I completed the practical assessments towards the end of the course.

After qualifying with The Training Room, Ben walked straight into his new job where he works as a personal trainer, oversees gym activities and takes a variety of tness classes. Ben is now looking to complete more courses to extend his employability skills.

I dont regret not going to university and the tness industry has plenty of opportunities for me to progress and develop, says Ben. The Training Room course gave me an excellent foundation and as Im now earning, I can invest in further training without fear of running up debts.

Find out more at:www.thetrainingroom.com0800 028 4162

Call your local ITEC centre now or apply on-line

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ITECs Apprentices are employed with local employers who provide support and encouragement to learn and develop real skills and gain knowledge in the work-place to successfully complete nationally recognised NVQs. Employers really do recognise and value their Apprentices.

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Jenny, Audit JuniorDutton Moore, Hull

After completing my A-levels, I commenced employment at Dutton Moore as an Audit Junior. Studying for a degree did not appeal to me unless it was essential in the career I was to pursue, and for this reason I decided to take the AAT-ACA fast track route into the accountancy profession. This enabled me to gain experience and knowledge of accounting through the AAT quali cation and working full time before attempting the ACA quali cation as part of a four year training agreement with my employer.

I decided the ACA was the best quali cation for me personally, as I was to be working within a practice-based environment and it was a well respected and valued quali cation. It was quite challenging working in full-time employment whilst studying, and this required discipline and determination. However is worth it in the end to be respected as a quali ed ICAEW Chartered Accountant, and to earn a quali ed salary.

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Accountancy

The banking sector is huge. There are loads of international and domestic banks who manage our money, give loans, exchange money and more. There are three types: retail banking (like your local HSBC or Lloyds), corporate banking (banking services for businesses) and wholesale banking (large transactions for big clients like governments and other international banks).Entry-level role: Customer service adviser, bank cashier.Starting salary: 10,500 16,000 a year.

Banking

Accountants keep track of companys and individuals nances so they can manage their money properly. Depending on their clients needs, they might produce account reports, forecast future pro ts, calculate tax or audit accounts. All organisations from football clubs to supermarkets need accountants, so they can work in many different sectors.Entry-level role: Accounts clerk, trainee accountant.Starting salary: 12,000 16,000 a year.

Entrepreneurial

Its not just for the wealthy everybody needs nancial advice at some point. Financial advisers help people make the most out of their money, whatever they have. A career in nancial advice is about working with people to plan their nancial goals, whether thats choosing a mortgage, investing their savings or planning for their retirement.Entry-level role: Insurance technician, customer service adviser in a bank or building society.Starting salary: around 17,000 a year.

Financial Advice

Think youve got a fantastic idea for a business? Well almost two-thirds of entrepreneurs say that they had no experience of managing a business before they took the plunge. Organisations like the Princes Trust offer help and support to young people who are interested in starting their own businesses. If you have determination and are willing to put in the hard work starting your own business can be a wise career choice.

19North East

FocusThe North East has a number of big nance sector employees including

Barclaycard, Northern Rock and Newcastle Building Society. The types

of roles here include accountants, book keepers, service employees and wage

clerks. This sector seems to attract more women than men in our region.

ApprenticeshipsThere are several Apprenticeships that will get you quali ed in this sector. The business and administration Apprenticeship covers all the skills needed to start a career in the o ce. On the nance side of things, there are a few options: payroll, accounting and providing nancial services. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Accounting Business and Administration Marketing and Communications Payroll Providing Financial Services Team Leading and Management

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Historically Advanced Apprentices have progressed signi cantly in the industry and many have gone on to become supervisors or managers. Many have remained in business or nance for their whole career. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector all of these result in level 3 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Accounting Advising on Financial Products Business and Administration Marketing and Communications Payroll Providing Financial Services Team Leading and ManagementYou can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 in: Accounting

A Levels A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, but can be particularly useful in this sector as big companies such as KPMG or PwC o er funded training for students who have just completed A Levels. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction for a career in this sector: Accounting Business Studies Economics Maths Statistics

Foundation DegreesA Foundation Degree is a higher education quali cation which combines academic study with practical hands-on experience. Designed jointly by universities, colleges and employers, they should give you the right skills to be ready for employment.

They are university-level quali cations and are equivalent to the rst two years of an honours degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are di erent from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college.

Employer-funded studyYou dont have to go to university to train to be an accountant. Organisations like the ICAEW o er a training scheme for people who have completed their A Levels. Youll start working for an employer and gain two professional quali cations in four years. As mentioned PwC have a HEADstart scheme and KPMG also recruit school leavers. Though the KPMG scheme takes 6 years the bene t is that by the time your friends are nished university, youll be earning and able to command a good salary.

Professional Quali cationsProfessional bodies (such as CISI, ACCA and CIMA) o er short courses which allow you to study speci c areas of nance and gain a quali cation employers will value. For example, if you want to work for an Investment Bank then the CISIs Introduction to Investment Award could really boost your CV and teach you more about the Investment and Securities industry.

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Katherines success storyKatherine left school and went to work at a factory, where unfortunately she was made redundant. Katherine joined Salon Skills with a view to gaining the quali cations and experience necessary to work within the Hair and Beauty industry.

Originally, Katherine joined the programme with the view of completing the Hairdressing elements only but found out that she enjoyed both aspects of the course, Hair and Beauty.

Katherine successfully achieved her award, certi cate and diploma in Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector. She also achieved supporting quali cations of a level 2 in Skin Tanning

Techniques and The Art of Colouring Hair.

Katherine has enjoyed her programme and worked hard to learn new skills. She has enjoyed the small groups and felt her con dence and attitude has grown doing a programme she has been interested in and supported by the tutors in sessions.

Whilst on the programme Katherine attended the hub and achieved level 1 employability award, level 1 English, Contact Dermatitis and level 1 ICT.

Katherine has now progressed onto level 2 VRQ Hairdressing Course where she attends a placement to help further her skills and experience.

Katherine has a really bright promising future ahead of her.

www.trinitysolutions.co.uk

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Part of the fast-moving fashion industry, this covers cutting, styling and colouring all types of hair. Hairdressers begin by training in salons and helping customers improve their look. With talent and experience, many hairdressers go on to prepare models, work on magazine shoots, or even style celebrities! The UK hairdressing industry is considered the best in the world, so theres opportunity to travel internationally for successful hairdressers.Earnings: Training salaries start low (around 10,000), but can increase to around 16,000 with a quali cation and experience.

Hairdressing

Beauty Therapy

Spa tourism in England is worth 1.4bn a year and is one of the fastest growing industries. Similar to beauty therapists, spa therapists give treatments that improve appearance and well-being. They offer a full range of treatments to suit a clients needs, which may include Indian head massage, aromatherapy, holistic treatments and all aspects of heat and wet treatments (like hydrotherapy, sauna and steam). Some therapists may focus on health and tness while others on relaxation.Earnings: 12,000 to 14,000 a year.

Spa Therapy

There are roughly 18,000 businesses that employ nail technicians in the UK. Their job is to improve the appearance and condition of the skin and nails on hands and feet. They offer basic treatments like manicures and pedicures, as well as nail enhancements like wraps and hot wax treatments. Nail technicians are also skilled in creative nail art, which includes air brushing designs on the nail.Earnings: 10,000 to 15,000 a year.

Nail Services

This covers treatments and services that enhance a clients appearance and well-being. It can include anything from simple facials and make-up to more complicated electronic treatments to remove unwanted hair or improve body tone. Some of the treatments, like body massage, aid relaxation and help relieve stress.Earnings: 12,000 to 17,000 (with experience) a year.

23eNorth East

FocusThe health and beauty sector here is strong, which means that health and beauty is a big employer for us. Roles

within this sector vary from hairdressing to nail technicians, the most common

workplaces here are hair salons, followed by beauty salons.

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ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. Youll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. There are Apprenticeships ranging from barbering to spa therapy. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all

of these result in level 2 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Barbering Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Nail Services

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more quali ed whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Barbering Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Nail Services Spa Therapy

College CoursesA college course can also be a great route into this sector. To see which colleges have relevant courses in your region check outwww.careersworld.co.uk.

A Levels A Levels can either lead on to university or onto a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. In this industry a lot of your success will be down to your personality and experience rather than academic quali cations; but if youre interested in management or a support role, here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction:

Business Studies Economics ICT


They are university-level quali cations and are equivalent to the rst two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are di erent from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. A Foundation Degree could be a good step after working in the sector for some time, for example there is a Foundation Degree in salon and business management.

Introducing What Apprenticeship? The Book, Website, and App (iPhone & iPad) that contains everythingyou need to decide whether an Apprenticeship is right for you and, more importantly,

what Apprenticeship is right for you!

Real World

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Andrew Colquhoun & Jonathan Ellis - Westerhope Tiling Centre, Newcastle upon TyneAndrew Colquhoun and Jonathan Ellis both recently gained employment at Westerhope Tiling Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne through Future Strategies Consulting Limited.

Andrew 21, from Newcastle, is now employed as an Apprentice Warehouse Supervisor and said: I received great support from Future Strategies who have given me a better understanding and knowledge of my duties through the training I have received from them. By working towards my apprenticeship I am constantly learning. I would recommend Future Strategies to anyone who is looking to develop themselves.

Jonathan, from Newcastle, said: Future Strategies has really helped me in my training as a warehouse operative. They have been really helpful and I am grateful for that.

Leo Brown Owner and Managing Director of Westerhope Tiling Centre said The service Future Strategies have provided has been very professional and ef cient. They listened to our requirements and we have now recruited three fantastic apprentices through Future Strategies. All three apprentices have integrated well into the team and are now real assets to the business.

The National Apprenticeship Grant for Employers that Westerhope Tiling Centre has received for giving these apprentices employment opportunities has also been reinvested in the apprentices themselves. Jonathan is being put through an intensive driving course to gain his license and Andrew will be commencing on an HGV driving course.

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Rail Transport Operations

Its no simple feat to keep our railway network running to schedule we need people to drive the trains, take fares, assist customers, operate the signals and more. You could work for the Underground or above ground. With new high speed rail systems being proposed by government there will be more opportunities in this area in the future.Earnings: Salaries start around 13,000 a year.

Airports

It takes more than pilots to keep plane passengers safe air traf c controllers help planes land safely and baggage handlers make sure luggage reaches the right destination. This sector is continually growing, with more and more ights every year. There are also lots of customer service roles throughout airports.Earnings: Salaries start between 14,000 and 17,000 a year.

Engineering & Maintenance

Transport and logistics rely heavily on vehicles trains, buses, aeroplanes, vans, cars and motorcycles so the sector needs people with the skills to keep them running. You could learn how to service sections of rail or x lorries, depending on your interests. Maintenance specialists are also vital to our railways and motorways.Earnings: Salaries start between 16,000 and 19,000 a year.

Mail Services

This deals with the collection, processing and delivery of mail and packages. The Royal Mail is the largest employer, but there are lots of other specialist mail providers like FedEx who have grown with the popularity of internet shopping. You could sort in a processing centre or be out and about, making deliveries.Earnings: Salaries start between 12,500 and 17,000 a year.

Driving & Carrying Goods

This covers the transport and delivery of goods by both light vehicles (like motorcycles and van) and large goods vehicles (like lorries). Large goods vehicle driving requires a special type of driving license. There are over 300,000 HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) drivers in the UK.Earnings: Salaries start between 10,500 and 12,500 a year.

Warehouse & Storage

An essential part of transport and logistics, this area deals with the movement and storage of goods. It involves more than just lifting and moving things around it takes organisation skills to manage inventory and specialist skills to operate forklifts and other machinery. Many roles in warehouse & storage are admin or management roles.Earnings: Salaries start around 13,000 a year.

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FocusTransport and logistics is quite a

large sector in the North East and is expected to grow over the coming years. Combining new jobs and those that need replacement employees, for example after retirement, there is an expected 29,000

jobs to ll by 2017, like the sound of those odds? There are a variety of roles to suit different people including supply chain

management, cargo handling, warehouse and storage and various modes of

transport like road, sea and rail.

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ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are the recommended route into this sector. Youll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Aviation Operations on the Ground Cabin Crew Driving Goods Vehicles Mail Services Passenger Carrying Vehicles Driving Bus and Coach Purchasing and Supply Management Rail Transport Engineering Rail Services Tra c O ce Transport Engineering and Maintenance Warehouse and Storage

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more quali ed whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Driving Goods Vehicles Logistics Operations Management Purchasing and Supply Management Rail Transport Engineering Transport Engineering and Maintenance

You can also do a Higher Apprenticeship, level 4, in: Purchasing and Supply Management

A Levels A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree. As many of the skills needed in the industry there arent speci c A Levels that are the key to the sector. However if youre interested in management aspects here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: Business Studies Economics


They are university-level quali cations and are equivalent to the rst two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are di erent from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in some interesting subjects, such as air transport management.


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Launch your creative career through the evolution of a new qualification for the digital era at Darlington CollegeThis new two year Apprenticeship in Creative Digital Media has been developed in response to employer demand, which focuses on the skills required within the creative media industries and the digital knowledge that relates directly to the modern world of business.

Deputy new media editor at The Northern Echo Michael Atkinson, said: Digital media is the future of newspapers and as the world of technology moves on it is vitally important that we move with it. There have been many changes within

our industry and we are seeing more online news than ever before and our digital content covers numerous platforms including video, podcasts, iPad applications and websites so there are a lot more opportunities available within digital media.

The Apprenticeship offers a choice from over 31 modules, covering the whole of the media sector, ranging from classic journalism, radio, social media and web design to animation, lm making, construction set design and character make up. The modules are tailored depending on the companys focus and we can tailor to meet their individual needs.

The college has everything in place to deliver skills that the industry requires and Apprenticeships can be designed speci cally for employers.

For more details on courses and Apprenticeships available at Darlington College, contact (01325) 503050 or by email, [email protected]

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We live in a world of visual messages: websites, billboards, magazines, signs, packaging, etc. A graphic designer uses type (lettering) and images to get information across and make an impact. The wide use of graphic design means you could be working on any variety of projects.Earnings: Salaries start anywhere between 13,000 and 18,000 a year.

Graphic Design

It takes years of practice, talent, hard work (and luck) to be a performer, but there are plenty of supporting roles on offer. You could help light the productions, dress the actors in wardrobe or man the ticket booth all without the risk of stage fright!Earnings: Salaries are between 12,000 and 16,000 a year.

Performing Arts

We all know who the actors are, but what about the hundreds of names that scroll by during the end credits? They all perform technical roles that equal a great lm: production assistants, camera operators, set designers, lighting technicians, directors, special effects people, etc. This is one part of the sector where there are similar levels of male and female employees.Earnings: Salaries start quite low (12,000 a year), but can build up with experience and hard work.

Film & TV

Its more than just cartoons lms like Toy Story proved just how pro table animation can be. In addition to lms, youll nd animated content on TV, in lms, adverts, websites and computer and video games. Earnings: Between 16,000 and 20,000.

Animation

Without this industry, the media youre reading wouldnt exist. From journalists looking for the big story to book editors crafting an authors manuscript into a bestseller, this is an industry for people who love the written word. Many publishing companies are small and specialised, focusing on a particular niche type of publishing.Earnings: Starting between 15,000 and 20,000 a year.

Publishing

This stylish industry needs fashion designers to dream up the next hot look, pattern cutters to turn the designs into real clothes, buyers to stock shops with the best trends, managers to make sure everything runs to budget, plus many more hard-working people.Earnings: Starting around 12,000-15,000.

Fashion

It takes a team of creative types to produce computer games and the industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK employing 28,000 people across a range of roles! Games development is a very popular career path: artists, animators, graphic artists, designers, computer programmers, audio programmers, testers and production managers are all needed to make a great game. Staff turnover in the industry is low too, meaning most employees spend most of their careers working in the games business.Earnings: Salaries start between 15,000 and 19,000 a year.

Computer Games

Interactive media or new media covers any digital product that responds to the users action by presenting pop-ups, text, video and sound. Facebook is a perfect example others include iPhone apps, viral ads and dynamic websites. Its all things digital, and its a fast-paced industry where technology pushes forward each day.Earnings: As creative and IT-type role, salaries are quite high for the industry you could make between 16,000 and 20,000 a year.

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FocusWhile most creative jobs are in London, our region has many opportunities too. In particular, digital and new media are growing industries in the North East. All in, our regional sector turns over roughly

2.7bn a year.

Get Qualified

ApprenticeshipsThe creative Apprenticeship is a way to get your foot in the door of this exciting industry. Youll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. The work experience will give you a real advantage over other candidates. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas:

Creative Design Fashion and Textiles Freelance (Music Practitioner) Games Testing

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more quali ed whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Creative Creative and Digital Media Design Fashion and Textiles Freelance (Music Practitioner) Photo Imaging for Sta Photographers

A Levels A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree, which are explained below. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: Art and Design Dance Drama and Theatre Studies Fine Art Graphic Design History of Art Media Studies Music/Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Photography Three-Dimensional Design


They are university-level quali cations and are equivalent to the rst two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are di erent from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in a range of subjects, such as creative writing or animation.


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Daniel ChristieHow did you hear about the apprenticeship?I had an idea that I would like to become an engineer after taking it at GCSE in school. I was advised about the National Apprenticeship website and created an account so that I could search for opportunities in my local area. I found the vacancy for a maintenance apprentice at Tacle Seating and applied to South West Durham Training as they were the provider.

What did you do before becoming an Apprentice?I left school in July with As and Bs in Maths, English and Science and decided that I did not want to go to college or 6th form and believed as my grades we good, I would stand a good chance of

getting an Apprenticeship with a good company.

What are your thoughts on Apprenticeships?Its the best way to get in to work, there is a good mixture of practical and theory work and you are paid throughout your experience. I am working alongside 3 other Tacle apprentices and receive specialised mentoring from my company and the tutors at SW Durham Training.

Would you recommend an Apprenticeship to other people?Yes I de nitely would and I have been to school events with SW Durham to educate young people considering their options after school.

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Sector

Automotive

This can be anything from individual vehicle components to entire working vehicles. The UK is home to Nissans manufacturing base, with the Sunderland plant producing almost one in every four cars made in the UK. Nissan is the largest volume passenger car manufacturer in the country and has been one of Europes most ef cient car plants for the last 8 years.

Chemical & Process

This industry turns raw materials into useful high street and industry products. These processes are very scienti c and include plastics, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, arti cial bres and other man-made synthetic products. Work in this industry can involve developing existing processes or creating new materials.

Electronics

The design and production of electronic systems and components, including: semi-conductors, communications technology, consumer electronics, computers and other IT equipment. The UK electronics industry is the fth largest in the world in terms of production and a large amount of this is down to the specialities in advanced components and technologies.

Metals

The production and distribution of a range of metals. This area can be broken down to the main areas of production, fabrication and recycling. With lots of new technology in metals production (to help the industry become more ef cient and environmentally friendly) new skills are needed so young people like you are in demand.

Building Products & Process

The production of building products, coatings, extractives, glass, printing and paper, and furniture. As this manufacturing sector covers such a range of products lots of different skills are needed, including: technicians, engineers, logistics operatives and scientists.

Defence

The defence industry is one of the most important clusters of high-tech manufacturers of military vehicles, equipment and components. Defence is big business and is one of the areas that UK companies are known for around the world. Defence manufacturing employs around 300,000 people in the UK, with an annual turnover of 35 billion!

Manufacturing Jobs

There are many career paths in the sector. The type of work depends greatly on the area of manufacturing.

Here are some example entry-level positions, which could be as part of a variety of the above manufacturing areas:

Assembler:Fitting components together to make a nished product. For example, xing

microchips into circuit boards. Salary starts at 13,000.

Materials technician:Testing the behaviour of materials under different conditions to eliminate faults. Salary starts between 14,000 and 17,000 a year.

Process operative:Involved in the manufacturing process, from reporting machine faults to feeding raw materials into machines. Salary starts between 14,000 and 19,000 a year.

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FocusThe North East has always been the heart of the UKs manufacturing industry. From

cars and clothes to glass and paper, millions of goods are made here and shipped around the world. In fact, our

region is the only one in the country that exports more than it imports get into

this sector, and you can help keep the UK competitive in the global market!

Get Qualified

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships cover a wide range of job roles in manufacturing you could be helping to make anything from furniture and glass to cars and paper. Youll get a job with an employer and do half of your learning on the job, and half in the classroom with a college or training provider. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 2 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Building Products Occupations Ceramics Manufacturing Coating Occupations Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors Manufacturing Industry Glass Industry Occupations Laboratory Technicians Metals Processing Paper and Board Manufacture Polymer Processing and Signmaking Print & Printed Packaging Process Technology

Advanced ApprenticeshipsAdvanced Apprenticeships are equivalent to A Levels, but like Apprenticeships are advantageous for practical roles. Advanced Apprenticeships help you become more quali ed whilst gaining employment experience. Here are the Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the sector, all of these result in level 3 quali cations such as NVQs, BTECs or Diplomas: Building Products Occupations Coating Occupations Extractive and Mineral Processing Operations Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors Manufacturing Industry Glass Industry Occupations Laboratory Technicians Metals Processing Paper and Board Manufacture Polymer Processing Operations Print & Printed Packaging Process Technology

A Levels A Levels can either lead to university or a Foundation Degree. Most employers and universities value practical and scienti c subjects; these demonstrate you would be able to develop skills relevant to the industry. Here are some recommended A Level subjects, which could set you in the right direction: Biology Chemistry Design & Technology Physics Textiles


They are university-level quali cations and are equivalent to the rst two years of an Honours Degree. A typical full-time Foundation Degree takes two years to complete, and are di erent from Honours Degrees as they usually involve learning in the workplace as well as at university or college. They are available in a range of subjects, from manufacturing technology to processing.


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Armed Forces

Britains armed forces the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and MoD all invest a lot in their personnel to give them an education thats relevant in the civilian world as well as in the services. They all offer Apprenticeships so recruits can earn nationally recognised trade quali cations alongside their regular training. For example, a cook for the Royal Navy could also complete a chef Apprenticeship. Each organisation offers different schemes, so visit their websites for more details.

Salary: Starting around 13,400 the rst year, with excellent bene ts and progression. Quali cations: The armed forces offer Apprenticeships in many areas, including Engineering, Fitting, Maintenance, Cookery, IT, Admin, Marine Engineering and more.

Construction

Its more than just bricks and mortar. The construction industry is worth billions and builds the world around us, from hospitals and houses to bridges and football stadiums. One of the most popular ways into this career is the Construction Apprenticeship Scheme, which takes two years for a Level 2 award, and one more year for the Level 3 quali cation. To apply, youll need to have found an employer that will sponsor you.

Job roles: Bricklayer, labourer, joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer. Salary: Apprentices can expect to earn around 8,700 the rst year, 11,600 the next, and 15,350 the third year. Quali cations: Construction Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees.

Any business that wants to be successful has to make its customers happy. From helping a shopper nd the right size at Topshop to answering customer queries at a BT call centre, customer service jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Another thing businesses cant function without is effective admin. Administrators are responsible for running the daily operations of the of ce. They answer the phone, input data, type up letters and anything else that needs to be done. Since administration and customer service are needed in most organisations, you could work across many different sectors.

Job roles: Admin assistant, of ce junior, personal assistant, customer service representative.Salary: Starting anywhere between 13,000 and 18,000 per year. Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Customer Service and Business & Admin; Foundation Degree in Customer Service Management.

Customer Service & Admin

This essential sector deals with the utilities we rely on: water, electricity and gas. It also covers waste management and alternative sources of power like nuclear energy, wind power and solar energy. Careers in this sector cover the distribution and supply of gas; the generation and transmission of electricity; the collection and puri cation of water; the treatment of sewage; and nuclear fuel processing. Apprenticeships are a recognised route into this industry and offer excellent career progression.

Job roles: Gas network engineer, gas service technician, wastewater plant worker, process operator, decommissioning operative. Salary: Starting anywhere between 12,000 and 20,000 a year. Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Gas, Nuclear and Utilities; Foundation Degrees, including Power Distribution.

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39Engineering

At the heart of every technological advance is an engineer. Chemical engineers create new fuels to keep vehicles moving; civil engineers design our railways and roads; and aerospace engineers design the most modern aircraft. Engineers use problem solving, creativity and imagination to come up with answers to problems. The main challenge is doing more with less. How can they make something more cheaply, quickly and effectively than ever before? Engineering is one of the most varied sectors out there, with specialist areas like chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, marine and defence.

Job roles: Maintenance tter, welder, mechanical engineering technician.Salary: Starting anywhere between 15,000 and 18,000 per year.Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Engineering; Foundation Degrees.

Entrepreneurial

An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business or enterprise, theyre the boss! Entrepreneurs are amongst the most successful people in the world but they have to work hard, be very determined and of course have a money making idea. Businesses created by entrepreneurs are vital to the UKs economy.

Job roles/Salary/Quali cations: All of these things depend on the individual. The beauty of creating your own business is that you dont need any special quali cations. You might need some help in setting up a business though so head to www.careersworld.co.uk to see whats out there to support young entrepreneurs.

This broad sector offers lots of opportunities to make a difference to the planet, from farming and protecting wildlife to looking after parks and conservation. The main areas within this sector are: Horticulture & landscaping, Agriculture, Animal care, Environmental conservation, and Land-based engineering.

Salary: Starting between 12,000 and 18,000. Landscape engineers make between 20,000 and 26,000 a year. Quali cations: Apprenticeships from Animal Care to Agriculture; Foundation Degrees.

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Food & Drink

Food and drink is one of the largest industries in the UK in fact, it even helped pull the country out of the recession. This sector is about taking whats grown by farmers and transforming it into our favourite foods and beverages. It takes a lot of people working together to make this happen, which means loads of career paths on offer. You could be processing ingredients, xing machines on the production oor, processing meat, baking cakes or testing quality.

Job roles: Production operative, bottling operative, baker, warehouse worker. Salary: Starting between 11,000 and 17,000 a year. Quali cations: Food Manufacture Apprenticeships; Foundation Degree in Food & Drink Management.

Health & Social Care

If youve got a big heart and want to work with people, then a career in Health and Social Care could be for you. This sector is about helping people live healthy, full lives. Health care covers careers in medicine (nurses, physiotherapists, dental nurses, etc) while social care is about supporting people with special needs. Most people in this sector work for the NHS while the rest are employed by private practices. Because healthcare is an essential part of our society, therell always be jobs on offer for quali ed people. In fact, this is one sector that continues to thrive during recessions.

Job roles: Care assistant, nursing assistant, dental nurse, porter. Salary: Starting between 13,000 and 16,000 a year. Quali cations: Apprenticeships and Foundation degrees in Health and Social Care.

IT & Telecoms

From mobile phones and satellite TV to broadband and bre optics, IT & Telecoms are a major part of life it helps us keep in touch with our friends, stay entertained, conduct business and more. The IT side of things is all about computers and information systems designing them, developing them, making them, selling them and installing them. Telecoms is a broad term for any technology that transmits information, like phone lines, broadband, TV, mobile phones and satellites. This industry includes internet suppliers, mobile phone companies and the big companies like BT and SKY.

Job roles: IT trainer, helpdesk assistant, telecoms technician, customer service representative. Salary: Starting 16,000 - 20,000 for IT and 12,000 - 15,000 for Telecoms. Quali cations: IT Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees.

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Maritime basically involves every industry where business takes place in harbours, at ports or on vessels. Marine engineering is also an area in this sector, which has plenty of job opportunities. This involves designing and constructing both ships and equipment to be used at sea or on the water. This sector remains vital to our economy as the sea remains the best way to bring products and materials into the country.

Job roles: Commercial sea shing, marine leisure, maritime search and rescue, merchant navy, ports and harbours.Salary: Starting salary after completing a marine industry apprenticeship can be anywhere between 12,000 and 17,000.Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Maritime Occupations and Marine Industry; Foundation Degrees.

Motor Vehicles

This sector deals with all aspects of cars, vans and motorcycles selling them, xing them, servicing them and even rescuing stranded drivers. There are lots of career paths on offer, from technical to customer service based roles; maintenance and repair; sales; body and paint operations; roadside assistance; and tting and selling motor vehicle parts.

Job roles: Maintenance and repair technician, sales assistant, fast- t technician, body repair technician.Salary: Starting between 13,000 and 18,000 per year.Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicles; Engineering Foundation Degrees (Automotive speci c).

Public Services

In this sector, your work could help other people and improve your local community. Public services are an essential part of our society education, housing, the police, and the re service are all services that the government provides for its citizens (thats you and us). In this sector, you could help organise a community arts programme, work for a housing association or support a teacher in the classroom. Your local council is a large employer in this sector. Contact them directly for job vacancies.

Job roles: Classroom assistant, nursery nurse, admin assistant, youth support worker. Salary: Starting between 13,000 and 16,000 a year. Quali cations: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Public Services.

Retail

Retail is about the sale of products and services to consumers (thats people like you walking around the shops). It covers high street shops, supermarkets, independent shops, large national chains and more. Its also one of the most fun and young industries out there, with more than one third of the workforce under 25 years old. Whether your strengths are creativity of organisation, theres a role for you in Retail. The main areas are: store operations, buying, visual merchandising, and management.

Job roles: Sales assistant, visual merchandiser, team leader, buyer.Salary: Starting between 12,000 and 18,000 per year.Quali cations: Apprenticeships and Foundation Degrees in Retailing, Employer sponsored traineeships.

Sport & Fitness

Many people think the only way you can get a career in sport is to become a professional athlete or a PE teacher but this couldnt be further from the truth. This sector is about promoting health and tness. For example, exercise and tness instructors work for gyms and leisure centres and help people stay t and healthy. Sports coaches teach skills and techniques at all levels, from beginner to professional. Outdoor activity instructors help people enjoy themselves in the great outdoors and operations managers make sure gyms and leisure centres run smoothly.

Job roles: Personal trainer, tness instructor, swimming coach, leisure centre assistant, playworker. Salary: Starting around 12,000 and can rise to 25,000 with experience and quali cations. Quali cations: Apprenticeships in Sports Management, Leadership and Coaching; Foundation Degree in Playworking.

Travel & Hospitality

This sector helps people enjoy themselves during their free time and holidays. People working in this industry arrange our holidays, cook for us in restaurants, serve drinks at the bar, pamper us in salons, and more. Its a buzzing, exciting sector with many opportunities to work in the UK and abroad. You could be a chef, a spa therapist or even a member of air cabin crew! While working hours often take place when other people are enjoying themselves (evenings and weekends), many prefer escaping the typical 9-5 lifestyle.

Job roles: Hairdresser, travel agent, waiter, trainee chef, air cabin crewmember. Salary: Starting between 11,000 and 16,000 a year. Quali cations: Travel Services and Hospitality & Catering Apprenticeships; Foundation Degrees in Hospitality Management.

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Total population: 312,000People in employment: 139,500Key places: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth, Hexham, Blyth.Key colleges: Northumberland College.Key employers: Covance, Northumberland County Council.Key industries: Energy & Renewables, Leisure & Tourism. Useful website: www.my-steps.co.uk

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Northumberland

Total population: 312,000People in employment: 139,500Key places: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Morpeth, Hexham, Blyth.Key colleges: Northumberland College.Key employers: Covance, Northumberland County Council.Key industries: Energy & Renewables, Leisure & Tourism. Useful website: www.my-steps.co.uk

Did you know?Northumberland has lots of history - the only Roman milestone in Britain in its original location is at Chesterholm milestone in Britain in its original location is at Chesterholm near Hexham.

45454545Total population: 483,900People in employment: 215,400Key colleges: Gateshead College, Newcastle College.Key universities: Newcastle University, Northumbria University.Key employers: The Sage Group, Newcastle City Council.Key industries: Travel & Hospitality, Engineering, Business & Administration. Useful websites: www.newcastleroutes.co.uk,www.gatesheadprospectus.co.uk

Did you know?The health sector employs 16% of Newcastles workforce.

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Tees Valley

Total population: 395,700People in employment: 152,500Key places: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton-on-Tees.Key colleges: Cleveland College of Art & Design, Hartlepool College, Middlesbrough College, Redcar & Cleveland College, Stockton Riverside College.Key university: Teesside University.Key employers: Barclaycall, British Energy, Santander, PD Ports.Key industries: Creative & Digital, Manufacturing, Energy & Renewables.Useful websites: www.campusstockton.org,www.next4me.co.uk, www.pools1419.net

Did you know?Roughly 15 million people visit the Tees Valley every year!

Total population: 283,500People in employment: 121,300Key college: City of Sunderland College.Key university: University of Sunderland.Key employers: Nissan, Codeworks.Key industries: Creative and Digital, Manufacture, Public Services.Useful website: www.sun1419.net

Did you know?Sunderland was, at one time, the largest shipbuilding town in the world.

Tyneside

Total population: 352,200People in employment: 154,800Key colleges: South Tyneside College, Tyne Metropolitan College.Key employers: Procter & Gamble, Orange, Newcastle Building Society.Key industries: Business & Administration, Energy & Renewables, Manufacture.Useful websites: www.get-it-sorted.org.uk,www.ST19.net

Did you know?10.4% of employees in South Tyneside work in Education.

County Durham

Total population: 283,500People in employment: 121,300Key college: City of Sunderland College.Key university: University of Sunderland.Key employers: Nissan, Codeworks.Key industries: Creative and Digital, Manufacture, Public Services.Useful website: www.sun1419.net

Did you know?Sunderland was, at one time, the largest shipbuilding town in the world.

Total population: 510,800People in employment: 223,900Key places: Durham, Darlington, Bishop Auckland.Key colleges: Bishop Auckland College, Darlington College, Derwentside College, East Durham College, New College Durham, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.Key university: Durham University.Key employers: Durham County Council, NHS, Durham University, GlaxoSmithKline.Key industries: Leisure & Tourism, Science & Engineering.Useful website: www.help4teens.co.uk

Did you know?Durham County Council is the biggest employer here.

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Size of the North East workforce in each industry - 1,146,000 total

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facebook.com/ontrackFor the last 3 years I trained with Network Rail as a Telecommunications Engineering Apprentice. During my apprenticeship I completed training courses all over the country and worked alongside experienced colleagues who taught me new things on a daily basis. The experience I gained allowed me the opportunity to work with state of the art fi bre optic networks and also telecoms equipment that has been around since before I was born. That is the unique thing about being a telecommunications engineer in the railway Monday morning you are working with the latest technology and Tuesday, you can be fi xing equipment that has been used for the last 50 years.

With the skills Ive learned from my apprenticeship, I can see that I have a long term career mapped out. Network Rail use their apprenticeship programme to develop their future managers and that is what youre looking for as an apprentice the opportunity to start at the bottom and work your way up.

Upon graduating from the apprenticeship I have been lucky enough to focus my career around health and safety and now look after one of fi ve Network Rail safety trucks. My role is to provide safety briefi ngs to Network Rail sta & Contractors across the network.

I consider myself an example of how the apprenticeship is just the fi rst foot on the ladder at Network Rail and demonstrates the opportunities available once you join the company.

I couldnt recommend the Network Rail apprenticeship scheme enough.

I was fi rst attracted to the scheme because it o ered a job with a future. During my time on the apprenticeship scheme, I can honestly say there have been very few moments that I havent enjoyed. Your first year is spent at HMS Collingwood, where you meet some brilliant people and get the opportunity to take part in new activities.

The job is very varied one day you could be doing routine maintenance in a signal head and the next you could be installing new equipment on the railway.

I chose to do signal engineering as this appealed to me the most. I knew it would be mentally challenging as well as physically, without me diving in way over my head as I am not the worlds strongest person at only 5ft 2! I would recommend that anyone who enjoys problem solving in a fast paced outdoors environment should also choose signals.

Females are still the minority on the railway but it is slowly changing. We are very well looked after and not treated any di erent to the males, apart from the occasional bit of banter, so a good sense of humour would be a key quality! If any females are looking to apply, please do!

The work is challenging and you are expected to work shifts including nights. This can sometimes be a bit disappointing when youre working a Friday or Saturday night but Im looking at it as a money saver.

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Apprenticeships let you earn

while you learn in a real, paid,

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learning leading to a nationally

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And youll be in good company;

there are over a half a million

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Over 100,000 employers are offering

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Apprenticeships cover more than

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1,400 job roles in sectors from

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Services through to new industries

such as Environmental Engineering,

Health Informatics and Life Sciences.

The average weekly pay for

apprentices in England is 200, but in

many places apprentices earn just as

much as other employees. And an

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lifetime benefit of achieving an

Apprenticeship could be as much

as 117,000 compared to others!

Apprenticeships range in levelfrom

Intermediate, through to Advanced

and now Higher Apprenticeships.

Once the Apprenticeship has finished,

many apprentices go onto get

promoted and even gain a degree.

This year the sixth National

Apprenticeship Week takes place from

11 15 March 2013 and celebrates

apprentices across the country. It is an

excellent opportunity to find out more

about Apprenticeships, so if youre

considering your future options why

not find out more?

At apprenticeships.org.uk you can

find out whats taking place near you.

The website also gives you the

opportunity to search and apply for

Apprenticeship vacancies, at any one

time there are up to 15,000 jobs

available in a variety of careers and

industries across England (you can

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National Apprenticeship Week11 - 15 March 2013

An Advanced Apprenticeshiplanded NorthumberlandsConor Reed with a job in fire safetyConor had always wanted to work in the fire service and decided to apply for an Apprenticeship with the Community Safety Academy of Northumberland Fire and

Rescue Service rather than going to sixth form. Conor currently manages the Northumberland Young Firefighters Association (YFA)

through the whole county, and attends the Hepscott Park Training Centre, part

of the Northumberland Adult Learning Service, to cover the theoretical aspects

of his Apprenticeship.He has been trained in how to conduct valuable home fire safety checks for both

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