Learnthe vitalskills forcareer success

An apprenticeship is a greatway to getonthe career ladderand develop theskills, knowledge and behaviours needed fora successfulfuturecareer.

Apprenticescombineworking in theirchosenindustrywithstudying towardsoccupationalstandards set by employers,learning-on-the-job alongsideexperienced colleagues in theworkplace rather than sitting in a classroomall day–and becausethey’re doingarealjob they getpaidtoo!

City of WolverhamptonCollege offers over 50 apprenticeshipsinawide rangeofindustryareas and, throughouttheir training, apprenticesare supported by collegestaff whoworkclosely with individual employers to ensure that theskillsapprentices arelearning arewhatis required by thebusiness andthattheywillachieve theirfullpotentialand career aspirations.

Sophie Jones,19, whoiscombining working forWolverhampton estate agentBerrimanEaton with completingthe Level3business administratorapprenticeshipstandard, said:“An apprenticeship allows you to continue with youreducation,benefitfromonthe-jobtrainingand learnalongside colleagues whohavemanyyears’experience of workinginthe industry.

“I’m doingajob Ilove, developing theskillsand knowledge Ineed formy future career andearning alivingat thesametime.”

INTERESTED IN AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Thecollege works with employersto advertise theirapprenticeshipvacancies andhas adedicated recruitment team availabletodiscussthe best apprenticeshipsfor specificcareers,give advice on producinga CV,recommend applicants forinterview,and provide feedback on interviewperformance n Fordetails of allapprenticeships offeredbythe collegevisit wolvcoll.ac. uk/demographic/apprentices/,callthe recruitmentteamon01902 837163 or speakto an adviseratanopenevent –get more detailsand book aplaceat wolvcoll.ac.uk/events/