National Apprenticeship Week 2021
National Apprenticeship week will be taking place from the 8th – 14th February 2021.
To shine a light on the incredible work being done by apprentices and employers across the country, the annual week-long event will be celebrated on a virtual platform, highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships and how they positively impact employers.
North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) will be taking part in celebrating apprentices of all ages and backgrounds, and the work they have completed with their employers. The week will consist of showcasing inspirational opportunities as well as;
- More about apprenticeships for apprentices and employers
- Industry insights
- Employer talks
- Online webinars – ‘Become an apprentice – here’s how’
- Past apprentice case studies
- Facebook live sessions
- Daily prize draws – T&Cs can be found here
- Support for employers
- The perfect chance to talk to our Apprenticeship Team about Apprenticeships – what’s available, how to get a work placement, view current vacancies and more!
Register here to join in.
As part of this week long event the college will be holding a Facebook Live session on Tuesday 9th February at 7pm. Students and Parents can access this easily by going to the NWSLC Facebook page.
In addition to all of this if you have students in year 10 to year 13 who are interested in completing an apprenticeship, they are invited to join the Webinar session. This session will offer more generic information to students. Such as what apprenticeships are available and how to apply.
Warwickshire Police Cadet Recruitment
Interested in Policing and keen to make a difference in the community -
Recruitment is open from 1st January to 28th February 2021
To become a Warwickshire Police Cadet you must live or go to school in Warwickshire, aged 13 to 16 years old on September 1st 2021.
As a Cadet you will
- make new friendships and take part in fun and exciting activities
- support your own community through volunteering and social action projects
- challenge yourself to learn and develop new skills
- attend weekly meetings to learn about policing and issues that affect your community
- attend personal safety training, learn about first aid and search techniques and take part in team-building and social activities
- be trained in leadership and conflict resolution
- develop to become a positive role model and advocate for your younger peers
- be part of volunteering activities to prevent crime in your community, such as talking to the public to give them security advice including downloading tracking apps onto smart phones or registering valuables
- gain an insight into British policing
There are two units in Warwickshire, one in Nuneaton that covers North Warwickshire and one in Leek Wootton Warwick which covers South Warwickshire. The Junior scheme is for Cadets aged 13 to 16 years still at secondary school and a senior scheme for cadets aged 16 to 18 years. To apply to become Senior cadets you must currently be a year 11 student when applying and would be a cadet for 2 years, whilst in further education.
Please contact us at cadets@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk or follow us on Twitter if you need any assistance or have any further questions.
For further information please click here.
Click this link to download the application form
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 - Your Future Career in Apprenticeships
The Employability & Skills team at Warwickshire County Council have pulled together a number of resources to support pupils and parents across Warwickshire ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8th – 14th February 2021).
The ‘Your Future Careers in Apprenticeship’ pack includes:
• A guide to apprenticeships With information on what an apprenticeship is and the different levels of apprenticeship, where to find further info and useful websites
• A list of training providers & selection of businesses offering apprenticeships This includes a small selection of businesses who have taken part in Future Careers Filming: Digital Marketplace offering apprenticeships in Warwickshire
• Your Future Careers in Apprenticeship films Taken from WCC's Future Careers Filming: Digital Marketplace project
• Apprenticeship week activities A list of Apprenticeship Week activities taking place virtually across training providers and local businesses
• An Apprenticeship Directory Showing apprenticeships offered across Warwickshire’s training providers
• An Amazing Apprenticeships Resource pack
• A National Apprenticeship Week interactive student guide
If you have not yet received a pack or would like to receive the above then please email Nikita Takhar – nikitatakhar@warwickshire.gov.uk
As always any further useful resources will be continued to be shared with career leaders and on Warwickshire Skills Hub social media –
