An Introduction to Apprenticeships for Years 7/8/9

Pathway CTM are supporting Bucks Skills Hub with this exciting event during National Apprenticeship Week.

With under a week to go and only a few tickets remaining, please book one ticket per family.

If we do reach full capacity you will be added to a waitlist and once a ticket becomes avaliable you will be notified.

How the event will look:

18:00 - 18:05 |

• Introduction & Overview with Julia Bond from Bucks Skills Hub

18:05 - 18:25 |

• What is an Apprenticeship? with guest speaker from Adviza
• Who should consider doing one?
• Why are Apprenticeships different to other post-16 routes?
• How to find out where there are vacancies?

18:25 - 18:45 |

• Apprentice Q&A with our guest Apprentices from Softcat, Ashridge & Fusion

18:45 - 19:00 |

• Q&A - Opportunity to pick out key questions that have not been asked yet

19:00 |

• Wrap up & next steps - summary of support on offer

This event will be recorded by Pathway CTM any issues or questions please contact us via info@pathwayctm.cos

Company Bio's:

Softcat | We are a leading provider of Technology solutions and services, we work across the public and private sector delivering exceptional IT solutions and outstanding customer service to organisations. Our dedicated in house specialists are always on hand to provide vendor-agnostic advise and support towards all of our customers’ needs and requirements to create solutions that are best fit for purpose. We offer our customers a single point of purchase for bespoke, innovative IT solutions. This is delivered through a combination of our broad portfolio of IT services and solutions, deep technical knowledge, and strong partnerships with world-class vendors. We are really passionate about helping our customers use technology to succeed!

Ashridge Security | Ashridge Group is a Facilities Management Organisation who deliver mainly Security Services to our Clients. Ashridge Group combines expert capability and specialist knowledge to provide comprehensive facilities maintenance, property protection and security management services for businesses.

Fusion | Are a joint venture comprising in the main, colleagues from three leading sector businesses - BAM Nuttall, Ferrovial Agroman and Morgan Sindall - that are conducting enabling works across over 100km of the HS2 line between London and Birmingham, in readiness for the main works contractors across Area Central, EKFB and Align. Fusion is managed by an outstanding leadership team drawn from the three aforementioned parent companies. This collaborative team offers a range of a wealth of complementary experience in design, construction and operations on high-profile projects, plus the support of a range of functional teams in areas such as community engagement, communications and finance.

Adviza | Is a charity inspiring people to make better decisions that help them progress in learning and work. Our passion is to support young people and others, at important times in their lives where key decisions need to be made. We aim to raise people's aspirations and motivate them to achieve their full potential.

Speaker Bio's

Apprentice: Aimme Way (Softcat) | I am 20 Years old and have been working at Softcat for almost 1 Year and 6 Months and have recently completed my Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson Qualification, achieving a Distinction. I am thoroughly enjoying being able to earn and learn at the same time, it really has given me the qualifications and experience needed to build a long-term career in the Tech industry

Apprentice: Tylan Gooden (Softcat) | I’m 20 years and currently a year and a half into my career in Tech. I started my career through Softcat’s award winning apprentice programme and have loved every single minute of it. I have now completed my level 3 apprenticeship and I am now in a role that is considered suitable to University graduates.

Apprentice: Isaac Richmond (Ashbridge Security) | I began my Apprenticeship with Ashridge Group in August 2018 as an Accounts Assistant. I undertook my AAT Level 3 (Accountancy Exam) alongside working, completing this in November 2020 after 2 and bit years of studying. I have now diversified my role to go into a more Payroll orientated role whilst still being a bit of Accounts. I am going to be studying another course to gain experience in Payroll.

Apprentice: Daniel IvalI (Fusion) | Studied maths, economics and a BTEC foundation diploma in engineering. I am currently working as a Civil Engineering Apprentice for BAM Nuttall. I am currently working on the HS2 enabling works contract and have been here for a year. If you require anything else just give me a shout.

Apprentice: Kathryn Monkcom (Another) | Kathryn is a freelance marketer and careers coach. Since completing her digital marketing apprenticeship in 2018, she has worked on projects with the Department for Education and Tesco PLC.