Supporting Progression to Apprenticeships

Almost all students who apply for University from Swanshurst Sixth Form are successful. Some students choose training opportunities because it offers on-the-job training and you will be supported and encouraged to investigate both progression routes. To help you make this decision you can compare which route might be right for you using www.unifrog.org and by visiting www.apprenticeships.org.uk. To support you in making this decision you will attend university workshops and presentations from training providers, attend one to one career interviews so that you can make an informed decision about what is right for you.

Things you might want to think about when deciding whether an apprenticeship is right for you:

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

As an apprentice you’ll:

• work alongside experienced staff
• gain job-specific skills
• earn a wage and get holiday pay
• study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week)
• Apprenticeships take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.