If you have a good idea of the type of work or career you would like to embark on, another option is to explore whether there are apprenticeships . Try to go to apprenticeship open days and events locally. There are opportunities to meet employers and training providers. Look out for information in school about these events, on the careers noticeboard and in the sixth form centre, you can also ask Mrs Bennett or Mrs Lanczak.

For parents the Parents' Pack provides information and guidance about apprenticeships.

The following sites offer helpful information, guidance and searches for apprenticeships -

• A Range of Oxfordshire Area Apprenticeships, Information Here
• National Apprenticeships Website
• www.oxme.info contains advice on what local apprenticeships are available and how best to apply for them.
• Not Going to Uni - helpful website where you can search for a range of opportunities - HERE
• Local Colleges - each of our local colleges offer apprenticeships - Activate Learning apprenticeship information & search HERE. Aylesbury College Apprenticeships Abingdon & Witney College Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Please check for closing dates

BRITISH TELECOM - apprenticeships in the Reading area(Nov 19): link to the B.T. Career Centre Here

DENTAL NURSE - Bupa Dental Care - details HERE

NHS Oxfordshire apprenticeships - HERE

HIGHER & DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

please check closing dates

Higher & Degree Vacancy Listing HERE

THAMES VALLEY POLICE - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) - HERE Detailed information HERE

Oxford Biomedica Technician Scientist Apprenticeships - HERE

Oxford Biomedica Validation Engineer Apprenticeships - HERE

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice vacancy at Oxford Airport, start in September - HERE

Engineering Technician Apprentice, based in Eynsham, start in September - HERE

Higher Apprenticeship - Technician Scientist, Cell & Gene Therapy, multiple roles, Oxford Biomedica (UK) Ltd HERE

DYSON - 4 year Sponsored Degree in Engineering. Applications Open 02/02/20 - Information and Application here

MACDONALDS - management apprenticeshp - information HERE

MI5 Security Service - recently launched cyber security apprenticeship - however, it's in central London - HERE

STFC (Science, Technology and Facilities Council) Engineering apprenticeships at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory - HERE

'JOBS BOARDS' ...

... where you might also find apprenticeships

A range of hospitality and catering apprenticeships, e.g. with Green King, in Oxfordshire can be found Here .

• e4s - search for apprenticeships in Oxford - HERE
• Indeed: www.indeed.co.uk
• Monster Jobs: www.monster.co.uk
• CV Library: www.cv-library.co.uk
• Future Talent: www.future-talent.com
• Not Going to Uni