| Programme Definition
Young people who are in their last 2 years at school and who are able and highly motivated towards getting involved in work can spend part of their school week with a local employer and part at college following a work related qualification. This experience and qualification will count is part of the Apprenticeship programme normally only available to school leavers.
Employer Benefits
- First look at highly motivated and able young people who wish to learn about a particular occupation and who may be seeking employment or training when they leave education - a potential new employee
- Possible staff development opportunities in mentoring/supervising the young person
- An additional worker to help in the business
- Raising the profile of the business by involvement in the local community
Young Person Benefits
- Opportunity to learn and gain experience both at work and college
- Possibility of future employment and training with the employer
- Gaining skills and knowledge that can be used towards qualifications such as NVQs undertaken at college
- A very good chance of gaining an Apprenticeship as a result of experience and qualifications gained at college
- An exciting vocational option that can be taken alongside GCSE qualifications
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