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Your guide to having it all!

Live. Learn. Earn2

This is us ....................................................................... 3

Why learn and earn ........................................... 6

Not convinced? ..................................................... 8

Become an Apprentice ................................ 10

Our 13 Traineeship routes ........................... 12

State-of-the-art facilities ............................. 14

Extra support ......................................................... 17

Enjoy a free outdoor adventure ............ 18

Information for parents ................................. 19

Meet our Skills Ambassador .................... 21

Make it happen! .................................................. 22

CONTENTS


acttraining.org.uk 3

This is us ....................................................................... 3

Why learn and earn ........................................... 6

Not convinced? ..................................................... 8

Become an Apprentice ................................ 10

Our 13 Traineeship routes ........................... 12

State-of-the-art facilities ............................. 14

Extra support ......................................................... 17

Enjoy a free outdoor adventure ............ 18

Information for parents ................................. 19

Meet our Skills Ambassador .................... 21

Make it happen! .................................................. 22

ACT is Wales’ leading training provider and we help over 6,500 young people achieve their career ambition.

We have hundreds of vacancies and opportunities specifically for young people who are looking to get started in the world of work or improve on their career prospects.

US. . .

WITH ACT.

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83% of our learners progress

into employment or higher education

89% of our learners rate us

as excellent

We work with over

700 employersin Wales including British Gas, NatWest, Barclays, The Celtic Manor Resort,

NHS Health Boards, Radisson Blu, Wessex

Garages and Admiral as well as successful small businesses like Terry’s Patisserie, The Vanilla

Rooms and Duck Island

We have also been awarded the

Matrix Quality Standard

for information, advice and guidance – only the really exceptional get awarded

this unique quality measure!

Here are some of our recent wins and commendations: > Sunday Times Best 100 Companies in the UK 2015

> Provider Award for Social Responsiveness, Apprenticeship Awards 2014

> Wales and West Utilities Inspiring Young Talent Award, Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards 2014

> Investors in People Gold Awards in 2013 and 2010

We love what we do, and, not meaning to blow our own trumpet, we are good at it.


Rebecca is a high-flying 22 year old who has used her Apprenticeship as a springboard to progress on to bigger and better things within The PS Group - a top telemarketing company.

At present, as a Level 2 qualified Accounts Manager, I am responsible for paying all invoices, employee wages and managing

all of the company's accounts. The Apprenticeship has boosted the confidence of my own competency massively. I went from being a Telesales Executive to an Accounts Manager in just 3 years!

When I think back to working in Morrison’s before I started at The PS Group, I never would have thought I'd get to where I am now. I am looking forward to starting my Level 3 this year and my aim is to then follow on with a Diploma.

Live it like...

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LEARN AND EARN?

Basically, earning and learning is the full package! With any of our programmes, whether that is a Traineeship, Apprenticeship or Higher Apprenticeship, you learn on the job, achieve nationally-recognised qualifications, earn a wage, gain skills and build a rewarding career.

Eligibility

If you are:

16-24

Living in Wales

Currently not in full-time education or training

Then our programmes are for you. What is more, they are all fully-funded.



LEARN AND EARN?

You can start a qualification at any point of this curve depending on your experience. We will help you work out whether you should be on a Traineeship, Apprenticeship or Higher Apprenticeship.

Finding the right level

If you are a school or college leaver with little work experience, or someone who has been working in a job role for a while, we have an opportunity for you.

We offer the full range of work based learning programmes, from Engagement and Level 1 Traineeships all the way up to Level 5 Apprenticeships across 30 different sectors.

All of our programmes allow you to work towards nationally- recognised qualifications meaning you can build up valuable credits.

The graphic below illustrates how work based learning and our qualifications compares to other qualifications out there.

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CONVINCED

Qualification achieved Wage while learning Work experience gained Timeframe to complete Progression rates Progression route Enrolment period Learner satisfaction rate

COLLEGE A Level £0 Each college is different but you can expect to be offered a 1-day to 2-week unpaid work placement as part of your course 2/3 years 64% of students progress onto higher education University September

86%

TRAINEESHIPS Traineeship Level 1 £2,500 per annum We will find you a high quality work experience placement as part of your Traineeship where you will spend between 1-5 of your training days From 6 weeks to 12 months 83% of our learners positively progress onto an Apprenticeship, higher education or employment Apprenticeship Level 2 Anytime

You can sign up to our training programmes or apply for any of our live Apprenticeship vacancies at any time 89%

APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeship Level 2 to 5 Between £5,678.40 and £25,000 per annum An Apprenticeship is on the job training so you will receive the best work experience you could possibly get 12 months 90% of Apprentices stay in employment after finishing their Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Levels 3 to 5 Anytime

You can sign up to our training programmes or apply for any of our live Apprenticeship vacancies at any time 89%

Learning and Earning FE & HE


Maybe this chart will help change your mind... (Sources: Skills Funding Agency, Office of National Statistics, National Student Survey, and LV Insurance)

UNIVERSITY Degree, Masters or PhD -£53,330 A standard 3 year university degree can leave you with £53,330 worth of debt You can expect to be offered work experience, volunteering or shadowing placements from 1 day to 100 hours based around your study time. Some courses even include a 1 year work experience placement 3-6 years 47% of graduates end up in non graduate roles and have to work a further five years to progress to the level they expect to be working in Postgraduate study September

86%

UNEMPLOYED None Job Seekers Allowance None 0 None None Anytime n/a

VOLUNTEERING None £0 Whilst volunteering you will gain transferable skills to add to your CV and you will also be giving something back to the community 0 Volunteering can lead to a part-time or full-time paid job None When vacancies are available n/a

GAP YEAR None Between -£12,000 and +£5,000 Some gap year programmes offer exciting projects to work on abroad where you can gain transferable skills 1 year None None January or September n/a

FE & HE Other

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APPRENTICE

Being an Apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills, while earning a salary - making it an excellent career choice for any young person. At ACT we are committed to offering you the best Apprenticeship opportunities in Wales. We offer a huge range of high quality Apprenticeships with leading employers who are waiting to meet young, passionate candidates like you.

Our Apprenticeships span over 30 different sectors, including:

> Business

> Care

> Catering

> Finance

> Hair and Beauty

> Hospitality

> IT

> Management

> Manufacturing and Engineering

> Playwork

> Retail

...and many more!

By signing up to one of our vacancies you can expect to:

Earn a salary

Get paid holidays

Receive training

Get one-to-one support from our expert Assessors

Gain qualifications

Learn job-specific skills

Gain skills that employers want

Open doors to excellent progression routes


Visit: acttraining.org.uk/vacancies and start applying now, or give us a call on 029 2046 4727 for more information, support and advice.

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Already have a job?

Great news, we can work with you and your employer to develop an Apprenticeship relevant to your job and level. You will grow your skills, gain qualifications and get ahead in your career.

Meet a few of our Apprentices

Robert Smith, 20, from Caerphilly, is undergoing a Manufacturing Apprenticeship at the UK’s leading machine guarding specialists, Procter Brothers. Poppy Evans, 20, from Cardiff, has just completed Level 3 Hairdressing Apprenticeship and is now employed full-time at New Dimensions and has also been named Welsh Junior Stylist of the Year 2015. Darren Watts, 18, from Cardiff has successfully progressed from a Traineeship to an Apprenticeship in Childcare, happily breaking the mould in a predominantly female profession. Darren was also a runner up at Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2016. Check out our website where all of our live Apprenticeship vacancies are listed.

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TRAINEESHIPROUTES

If you are not quite ready for an Apprenticeship, our Traineeship routes are an ideal way to help you become work-ready. A Traineeship is a fantastic Pre-Apprenticeship training programme that prepares 16-18 year olds for the world of work.

Having spent most of your time in school or college, you will need a helping hand progressing from education to the workplace – and this is what our Traineeship routes are for.

By signing up to a Traineeship you will get:

Paid between £30 and £50 a week plus travel expenses (this will not affect any child benefits your family receive)

An exciting work experience placement with a top employer in Wales

Employability training to help you stand out in the job market - including CV writing, interview preparation and job searching

English and Maths training if you need to improve your skills in these areas

All the support you need to progress onto the next stage of your life And, once you have completed the Traineeship you will gain a Level 1 qualification in your chosen route, meaning you can then progress onto an Apprenticeship or further learning.


13 Traineeship routes

1. Animal Care and Land Based Studies

2. Automotive Engineering

3. Beauty

4. Business Administration

5. Care

6. Construction

7. Customer Service

8. Hairdressing and Barbering

9. Hospitality and Catering

10. ICT

11. Retail

12. Pre-Apprenticeship Programme This programme is designed to fast track you into a rewarding career in as little as five weeks. It is open to those who are almost ready for work and already hold a GCSE or above in English and Maths or the equivalent

13. NEW! Supercharged Short Course This new 4-week course is designed to help you find out what you enjoy and what you’re good at, whilst also teaching you essential skills for everyday life. From there, we’ll teach you how to start working toward building a successful career in doing something you love!


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FACIL IT IES

We offer some of the best specialist training facilities in South Wales for young people. Our seven training centres boast a range of industry led training areas that will enable you to build your confidence, gain industry-specific skills and get real life experience in a particular working environment.


If you are interested in catering and hospitality, then come and check out Ocean Park Cafe – it is a fully-equipped cafe run by our learners and always has something exciting on the menu.

If you are more interested in hair and beauty, then The Salon would be more up your street. Based in our Cardiff Skills Academy, The Salon offers a full range of hair and beauty services that members of the public can enjoy.

From motor vehicle to animal care, and IT to customer service, no matter what vocation you are interested in, we have an exciting environment for you to start your career and learn the skills you need to progress into your dream job.

What is more, all of our centres offer modern learning environments with study areas that are fitted with state-of-the-art IT facilities, including Apple Mac computers, designed to enhance your learning experience and enable you to succeed.

fully-equipped cafes

fully-equipped salons

fully-equipped garages

fully-equipped construction zones

fully-equipped animal care zones

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Ashley completed our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme and has since progressed on to an Apprenticeship with Cardiff’s top law firm, Darwin Gray.

After having a tough time at home, I moved out, and one of my friends advised me to go to college. I went to Careers Wales and they

set me up to start at ACT instead. I completed the Pre-Apprenticeship Programme and within the six weeks I learnt so much and secured a great job.

I was taught things such as workplace wellbeing and interview skills and I took part in exciting employer visits and placements. In the last week of the programme I was sent on a placement to Darwin Gray where I now work as an Apprentice.

I am really happy to have finally reached success and I am absolutely overwhelmed to have won the Traineeship Learner of the Year Award. It was such an honour and it’s a nice acknowledgement of the journey I have been on. I didn’t think I was going to get very far in life but my confidence and skills have improved so much and I’m more motivated than ever to achieve a good career. I would never have achieved what I have achieved without ACT.

Learn it like...

Ashley also won the prestigious title of Traineeship

Learner of the Year 2014 at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru.

Ashley Coleman


During your time at ACT your Tutor and Assessor will give you all the care, support and guidance you need to work towards your Traineeship or Apprenticeship. However, there are other support services available to ensure you make the most of your time at ACT.

As an ACT learner you will also be able to take full

advantage of our:

Opportunities Team

Each centre has a dedicated team of people there to help you find work. They are there to guarantee your success beyond ACT so make sure you use them. They will equip you with the tricks, tips and techniques to help you with job searches, CV writing and interviews.

Learner Rep

We have a full-time Learner Rep who is there to represent our learners. If you have any feedback, concerns or thoughts on training then please book in for a coffee and a catch up with our Learner Rep.

Safeguarding Officers and In-House Counsellor

Whatever your problem, whether it is a problem you are experiencing on your learning journey or you have issues outside of ACT, our support team are there for your welfare and will give you the time and space to talk privately about your troubles and will help resolve any issues you have.

Learning Coaches

Similar to a sports coach, our Learning Coaches are there to give you more direction and support to help you achieve your goals.


SUPPORT

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ADVENTURE

We are the only provider in South Wales that can offer you an unforgettable outdoor adventure as part of your training. We have an excellent partnership with the popular outdoor activity centre, Ynys Hywel. Ynys Hywel provides an amazing learning experience outside the classroom or working environment and, as a result we send a lot of our Trainees and Apprentices to enhance their learning journey.

Not only is Ynys Hywel an extremely fun place, but it can really help boost your confidence and set you up ready for the world of work or whatever else life throws at you.

ynyshywel.co.uk

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FOR PARENTS

As a parent you will want to help your child make the right decision about their future and give them the best possible start in their career.

If your child is considering their next steps, whether that is to continue in education or to find employment, there is no reason why they cannot do both with an Apprenticeship!

Apprenticeships can offer your child a wealth of different qualifications and training. Many programmes offer the equivalent to foundation degrees and degrees as part of the programme, so young people can get the same qualification as their university peers while working, earning and applying the skills learned.

Did you know...

More than 850,000 young people are currently earning and learning on an Apprenticeship

90% of Apprentices stay in employment after finishing their Apprenticeship

The average Apprentice wage is £25,000

ACT is a very good training company, giving Ethan a

very good opportunity to achieve a lifelong career. ACT is a far better experience for Ethan than college. I was always slightly worried about him at school being one of the youngest pupils, but ACT has helped Ethan to far exceed what he achieved at school. He has matured into a fine young man. He has gained qualifications, confidence and experience and a career thanks to ACT.

Colin Robinson,

Ethan Robinson’s Dad,


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Ethan, 17, completed his Traineeship and is now employed by iTeach, a company that provides consultancy, training and installation services using Apple technology.

Before I signed up to a Traineeship I did not have any career prospects. But as soon as I signed up with ACT I was very committed to

completing my work and doing well on my placement and getting a good job at the end of it.

ACT is such a fun and positive environment and I had such a great experience. I gained lots of motivation and support from my tutors as they always put me in a positive mood and helped me get into that mindset to complete my work. After just under a year of studying with ACT, I managed to gain four great qualifications.

The placement at iTeach started in August and I have not yet had one bad moment, I’ve gained so much experience and work skills.

My Dad is so happy that I am out of the house and doing something with my life and I am so pleased that I am working in the IT sector and have a bright future ahead of me.

I am the perfect example of the how the Traineeship programme is designed to work.

Earn it like...

Ethan Robinson


We are proud to have Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE as our Skills Ambassador.

It is not very well known that Jonathan Davies left school with just two O Levels and started his working life as an Apprentice painter and decorator. He now, in his role as ACT’s Skills Ambassador, helps others to cross the divide from unqualified school leavers to work ready Apprentices.

His goal is to help learners realise their potential and improve their future the way that he did when he was 17. Coming from an Apprenticeship background himself, Jonathan knows the challenges faced by young people in searching for an opportunity in the workplace.

SKILLS AMBASSADOR

The Apprenticeship gave me the vital experience

that prepared me for the discipline and structure of working life in professional sport and that’s why I’m working with ACT today, to help get young Welsh people into employment via Apprenticeships. As ACT’s Skills Ambassador I’d urge all learners and young people in Wales to maximise on the opportunities for practical learning and hands-on training.

Jonathan Davies OBE, ACT Skills Ambassador

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We have hundreds of vacancies and opportunities specifically for young people who are looking to get started in the world of work or improve on their career prospects.

Apply now To make it easier for you, we do not have a specific enrolment period so you can apply anytime and online at: acttraining.org.uk/apply

Find out more If you want to find out more before applying then please get in touch.

029 2046 4727 or [email protected]

HAPPEN!

Aberdare Skills Centre 4 Victoria Square, Aberdare, RCT CF44 7NT

Barry Skills Centre 41 Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF63 4HB Bridgend Skills Centre 70A Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 3BP Blackwood Skills Centre 199 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AA Caerphilly Skills Academy Unit A-C Magna Buildings, 13 Sir Alfred Owen Way, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3HU

Cardiff Skills Centre Ocean Park House, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff CF24 5ET

Cardiff Skills Academy Unit 4a Hadfield Road, Cardiff CF11 8AQ

Ebbw Vale Drop-in Centre Ebbw Vale Institute (EVI), Church Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent NP23 6BE

Newport Skills Centre 28 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AN Swansea Skills Centre Unit 7, St David’s Shopping Centre, Swansea, SA1 3LG

Pop into your nearest centre:

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All information is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change without notice.

For the latest information please visit the ACT website:

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CONTACT

If you want to find out more before applying, then please get in touch.

029 2046 4727 [email protected] acttraining.org.uk

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