Supporting our students

The Insight into Apprenticeships programme is designed for students in years 9 or 10 who have shown an interest in the apprenticeship pathway, particularly 16-18 apprenticeships. Working with cohorts of 10 to 15 students, the programme aims to highlight the opportunities provided by apprenticeships, and to improve the self-confidence of students.

Samuel's Story: Insight into Apprenticeships

At the start of the programme Samuel and his mum were concerned about why he had been selected for Insight into Apprenticeships; mum thought it might have been because he was struggling in school. She was assured by the programme lead that his teachers had put him forward as they believed he might benefit from learning more about apprenticeships as a future option for him. They were both very grateful and open-minded about the different activities.

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"It’s given me opportunities to do things I never thought I would do, for example teambuilding in the Mendips, but also applying for an apprenticeship and talking to people in workplaces. I have more confidence now."