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What Work Leicestershire
People with an
advanced level
apprenticeship could earn
£100,000 more over the
course of their career than
those without.
There are around
25,000 UK
apprenticeship
vacancies at any one
time.
These levels of apprenticeship available to anyone over 16:
The number, range and
level of apprenticeships
available from local
employers is increasing all
the time!
♦ ♦ Intermediate Apprenticeship - training at NVQ Level 2
♦ ♦ Advanced Apprenticeship - training at NVQ Level 3
♦ ♦ Higher Apprenticeship - NVQ level 4 (the same as a foundation degree) and
Degree Apprenticeship.
Each level can lead to further qualifications or work. For details on pay see page 32.
Traineeships
A traineeship is a route into an apprenticeship or job. This programme could help you to develop
the skills that employers are looking for and includes a work placement and work preparation.
Find out more at www.gov.uk/find-traineeship.
Study programmes
Study programmes are vocational training (aimed at specific work-related areas) for 16 to 19
year olds. A study programme could be for you if:
♦ ♦ You’re not ready to go straight into work,
training or college
♦ ♦ You’ve missed time at school
♦ ♦ You need extra support to gain
confidence and achieve further
qualifications
Work experience
A work placement is a great way to gain experience of the world of work and to learn new skills.
Employers are especially keen on people who have got some sort of work experience, including
graduates, and it could give you the edge at an interview. As well as volunteering to gain
experience, there are other options which can be combined with further study to put you in a
really strong position!
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Internships An internship is a temporary placement with an employer which can give you
experience of a specific job role or industry and they are usually aimed at undergraduates.
The length of time you spend with an employer varies between internships and some
are unpaid, others offer a small wage. Making yourself invaluable while you’re on your
placement may make the employer consider you for a job but it is by no means guaranteed.
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