Looking for an apprenticeship after school? This presentation from our recent workshop goes through the process, what to do, when and how to find a vacancy. Remember to ask for your careers appointment after half term!

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Following the success of last year’s Kirklees Apprenticeship Event, it has been decided to hold one in National Apprenticeship Week for young people in years 11, 12 and 13 (and their parents) to come and find out about what apprenticeship opportunities may be available to them. The number and range of apprenticeships has increased over the past few years, with over 1500 16 to 18 year olds in Kirklees starting an apprenticeship in 2011-12.

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In the first of our series of career seminars, we welcomed Emma Ward from Phillips Hair Academy to talk to a group of year 10 and 11 students, who have expressed an interest in this sector. Emma talked about the realities, routes and progression opportunities in a career in Health and Beauty. She gave students an insight into the exciting opportunities The Phillips Hair Academy can offer new apprentices, the recruitment process and offered practical advice on how our students could achieve their goals.

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Recent studies show that students who can recall meetings with employers during their school life are less likely to be NEET (Not in Education, employment or training). At MFG, our goal is to develop employable youngsters, by giving them the best academic and pastoral opportunities, supported by high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance.

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