Apprenticeship Resources
This webpage offers useful downloadable guides and information for prospective apprentices and their parents. It includes a comprehensive “Apprenticeship Prospectus” detailing the full range of apprenticeship courses across different sectors and what they involve, a “Become an Apprentice Leaflet” that walks applicants through finding an employer, applying and preparing for work, and a “Parents' Guide to Apprenticeships” designed to help parents understand how apprenticeships work, levels of training, and potential career routes.
Apprenticeship Prospectus
The Apprenticeship Prospectus provides a comprehensive guide to apprenticeship opportunities across multiple sectors, outlining how apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured training both on the job and at college. It explains what apprenticeships involve, entry requirements, assessment methods, and the support available, while also offering practical advice on preparing for employment. Overall, the prospectus aims to help prospective apprentices understand their options, choose a suitable career route, and gain the qualifications and experience needed to succeed in their chosen industry.
Become an Apprentice Leaflet
The Become an Apprentice leaflet provides a clear, practical guide for anyone considering an apprenticeship, outlining how to find an employer, make a strong first impression, and understand the application process. It explains what apprenticeships involve, including how training is delivered, the role of Standards and End Point Assessment, typical durations, costs, pay expectations, and college attendance requirements. The leaflet also reassures applicants about alternative routes if they have not yet secured an employer and highlights the wide range of apprenticeships available through Shrewsbury College.
Parents' Guide to Apprenticeships
This Parents’ Guide to Apprenticeships explains how apprenticeships offer young people a direct, practical route into employment by combining paid work with structured training that leads to nationally recognised qualifications. It outlines what an apprenticeship involves, typical durations, expectations for college attendance, assessment methods, costs, wage information, and progression opportunities. It also provides advice on what to do if a learner has not yet secured an employer and highlights the wide range of apprenticeship areas available through Shrewsbury College.