The Young Apprenticeship programme in Business & Administration is aimed at pupils in England, at Key Stage 4 of their education.

Pupils are selected to participate through their prior attainment and self-motivation. Pupils involved will study core GCSE subjects but will opt for the Young Apprenticeship programme as an alternative to other option subjects. The selection criteria do not discriminate on grounds of gender, disability, race or religion.

A head start for full time employment

The distinctive feature of the Young Apprenticeship programme is its vocational content. Pupils are given an opportunity to acquire work skills whilst also gaining a taste of what ‘real work' is really like. The programme offers a greater depth of work experience than has ever been offered before. This experience will provide pupils with a head start when entering full time employment.

Distinctive features of the programme include:

Over 2 years, pupil will spend 2 days per week (or equivalent) working towards programme

Pupil will study towards a work-based or work-reated Level 2 nationally recognised qualifications

Qualifications can contribute towards an accelerated post 16 Apprenticeship

Over 2 years, pupil will spend 50 days on work experience and work-based learning

Pupils selected for their degree of ability and motivation

Parents/guardians are actively involved

Programme delivered through a structured Partnership Arrangement

Meets statutory curriculum and delivered, as far as possible, within the set school timetable

Incorporates enterprise and enrichment opportunities

Completion results in a Young Apprenticeship Certificate endorsed by the CfA