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You are just 5 steps away from
becoming an apprentice...
If you are interested in becoming an
apprentice, there are a number of ways
you can find out more information:
01925 494392
[email protected]
www.warrington.ac.uk/appvacancies
1 Apply for one of our current vacancies
advertised on the ‘Find an apprenticeship’
website:
www.warrington.ac.uk/appvacancies
2 You will be invited for an interview where
we’ll discuss the apprenticeship, your
career plans and assess your suitability
for the programme. You will need to bring
along a copy of your CV.
3 You may be invited in for a workshop if
your CV needs improving or to help you
prepare for the world of work.
4 Once you have received an offer from
the College, we’ll support you in finding a
suitable work placement.
5 You usually have a trial period and if that
is successful, one of our Assessors will
arrange to meet you to check that you
have settled in so that we can start your
apprenticeship.
Success
stories
GET IN
Nicole Beswick
Social Media Apprentice
FAR
Progress onto an
Apprenticeship
Nicole Beswick, landed her dream design
job when she was asked by Roy Stride
lead singer of Scouting for Girls to produce
the cover for their new album,
Still Thinking About You.
Elliot Humphreys
Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice
Elliot studied Carpentry & Joinery,
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2.
He won second place at the SkillBuild
Competition (North West Region) in 2015 in
the senior category, making him one of the
youngest entrants. He also won the Skills
Award at the Further Education Awards
Ceremony in 2015.
Kick start your care
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Wan
Don’t want the university debt?
Earn a wage and work alongside
experienced staff to gain job-specific skills?
An apprenticeship could be for you!
Apprenticeships are a great way to kick start
your career whist studying at the same time.
You will gain qualifications as well as vital
work experience and a salary, giving you a
head start in your chosen career.
During your time as an apprentice you will
usually undertake training in the workplace
setting for four days per week and be paid
to study at college to gain your qualification
for up to one day per week.
Why should I choose
an Apprentic
eshi
What
p?
A real job
Work in a job placement for at least 30 hours
per week and get yourself on the career
ladder. You will also benefit from support
from Warrington Collegiate in your first job.
One of our assessors will mentor you, visiting
your workplace each month to discuss your
progress and achievement.
A real qualification
Employers feel that qualified apprentices are
15% more employable than those with other
qualifications.
A real future
You will gain nationally recognised
qualifications that will be welcomed by
employers. That means you can progress
and get a degree or change jobs and take
your skills and qualifications with you.
subjects can I stu
dy?
We currently offer Apprenticeships across a
wide range of levels and sectors including:
• Accountancy • Beauty Therapy • Business Administration • Bricklaying • Carpentry & Joinery • Childcare • Customer Service • Electrical Installation • Hairdressing
• Hospitality & Catering
• IT
• Logistics Operations
• Motor Vehicle - Maintenance
and Fitting
• Passenger Transport
• Plumbing and Heating
• Team Leading
• Teaching Assistants
• Warehousing
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o I find a work pl
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How d
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Apply for one of our current vacancies on:
www.warrington.ac.uk/appvacancies
Call in and see us or send in your CV.
• We will invite you in to meet with the team
to assess your suitability.
• If offered a place we will send your CV off
to one of our employers.
• We will give you information and advice
about how to approach employers for
yourself.
• We will keep in touch with you and
invite you to events where you may
meet employers.
Remember
• To use an appropriate email address.
We will need to contact you, so check your
phone and emails regularly so you do not
miss out.
• Some employers check your social media –
is yours appropriate for employers to see?
Who do I contact for more information?
01925 494392
[email protected]
www.warrington.ac.uk/appvacancies