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Apprenticeships for All

What is Apprenticeships for All?

• Apprenticeships for All offers a wide range of training and employment opportunities for residents of Burngreave who are over 16 and looking for work.

How can Apprenticeships for All help me?

• Apprenticeships for All are designed to meet your needs - we aim to provide a complete package of training and employment support, so that you are in the best position to get the job you want.

What does Apprenticeship for All involve?

• An employment opportunity/work placement in your chosen area of work
• Accredited training which is relevant to your chosen area of work
• Additional support, such as language support, numeracy and literacy training and childcare, is available to give you every chance of finding employment.

How long does the Apprenticeship for All last?

• Apprenticeships for All usually last up to a year, although depending on the skills required and the level of the qualification, they can last as long as two years.

• All placements last for twelve months, the training could take longer depending on your qualifications and skill levels.

How much will I get paid?

• All Apprenticeship for All participants are paid according to their age, as follows:

• Aged 16- 18: Apprentices receive a minimum of £80 per week

• On another training programme doing at least 16 hours per week the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) applies

• Aged 19 +: National Minimum Wage as a minimum

What qualifications can I gain on the Apprenticeships for All Project?

• You will be given the opportunity to gain a qualification in your chosen area of work.

What is expected of me during my time on Apprenticeships for All?

• You will be expected to show commitment to both your placement/employer and training within your Apprenticeship for All programme.

What kind of Apprenticeships for All programmes is available?

• There are a wide range of Apprenticeship for All employment opportunities, covering many different areas of work, listed below are some examples of these - however Apprenticeship for All cover's many other areas of work - please contact the team for more details.

Administration/ IT

Includes: Daily office work, mail handling, telephone enquiries, computer operation, photocopying and faxing.

You will need to: Have good english, maths and customer service skills, be organised, enjoy working with technology and ideally be of smart appearance.

You could work in: The administration/reception/IT departments of both small and large companies.

Construction

Includes: General construction, block paving, concreting, health and safety, kerb laying, paving, access equipment.

You will need to: Enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be physically fit and able to work in a team.

You could work in: Many construction trades, including building, joinery, plumbing, engineering, scaffolding, electrical work.

Catering

Includes: Food preparation, menu planning, customer service, general kitchen duties, food hygiene, health and safety.

You will need to: Have good planning and customer service skills.

You could work in: Bars, cafes, bistro's, restaurants.

Printing

Includes: Using printing equipment, machine settings and operation, digital printing, order planning.

You will need to: Enjoy working as part of a team, be interested in design and technology, have good attention to detail.

You could work in: Print companies, design agencies, t-shirt printing.

How do I join the Apprenticeships for All project?

You can be referred to the project by your Jobcentre plus adviser, Connexions Worker or through a local referral agency.

You will then have an initial interview to discuss your employment, training and additional needs- this will help the Apprenticeship for All Team to place you on an employment opportunity or a placement with an employer.

Want to know more? 0114 2722 743

Or e-mail ed-employmentunit@sheffield.gov.uk

Apprenticeships for All

Forum House

35 Spital Hill

Sheffield

S4 7LD

T: 0114 272 2743 F: 0114 272 2745

The Apprenticeships for All project is managed by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Burngreave New Deal for Communities and the Learning and Skills Council, South Yorkshire.

" Burngreave New Deal for Communities are committed to the provision of quality employment and training initiatives for residents of Burngreave. Through Sheffield City Council, Apprenticeships for All will take forward this commitment by providing work experience, training and additional support for people of all ages from the Burngreave community".