Proactively gain the skills you need for your career though training or an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a paid, long term, formal training and practical work experience programme. Apprentices learn skills directly relevant to their role while working towards a recognised qualification.
You can find more information below on the UK Government website:
- Find an apprenticeship
- Become an apprentice
- Further and higher education, skills and vocational training
Find apprenticeship opportunities in Luton and across the UK using the webpages below:
Personal development programmes
Luton Adult Learning deliver many 'passport to employment' courses and workshops covering CV writing, applying for jobs and skills building including maths and ICT. For more information, visit their webpage.
Passport to employment courses - Luton Adult Learning
The King's Trust deliver vocational training courses and personal development programmes for young people that include building confidence and skills, getting a job and starting a business. For more information, visit their website
Work experience and internships
Work experience and internships give individuals the opportunity to gain practical, real-world skills in a professional environment. Although similar in purpose, they differ in structure, duration, and level of responsibility.
Work experience are:
- short-term placements, often lasting a few days to a few weeks
- common for school or college students
- focused on observation, basic tasks, and understanding how a workplace operates
- helpful for building confidence, developing skills, and discovering types of work
- often unpaid
Internships are:
- longer placements lasting several weeks to several months
- suited to students, graduates, or those changing careers
- involving more meaningful tasks and responsibilities, similar to an entry-level role
- providing deeper industry insight, hands-on experience, and networking opportunities
- be paid or unpaid depending on the employer and the nature of the internship
You can find more information on Work experience and internships - Prospects.
Traineeships
A traineeship is a short-term, work-focused programme designed to help young people develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to move into employment, an apprenticeship, or further education. Traineeships are a good opportunity for people to explore options before getting an apprenticeship or job.
You can find more information on:
- Traineeships and school leaver programmes - UCAS
- Apprenticeships, 14 to 19 education and training for work - GOV.UK
Contact
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