Combining Learning and Work
South West Resources
Next Steps for Advanced Apprenticeships Toolkit
For careers advisers, employers and training providers.
A toolkit made up of three booklets. One for each of the above.
Produced by Aimhigher Peninsula Programme.
Email: sally.wild@st-austell.ac.uk
Website: Learn and Work
Next Steps to Success for Apprentices, Employers and Training Providers
A booklet designed to support students to higher qualifications.
Due to be printed and distributed in May 2008. Produced by West Area Vocational Pathways Strand. Email: Julia.Ingram@gloscol.ac.uk
Focus on Careers
Focus on Careers offers localised careers information for students and teachers of 14-19-year-olds, produced by Aimhigher West Area Partnership. This resource covers the West of England, Wiltshire and Swindon, Gloucestershire and Somerset, and is regularly updated. The site has free, downloadable lesson plans for teachers www.careerlessonplans.org.uk Website: Focus On Careers
Study Southwest Vocational Pathways
For vocational, work based-learners, post GCSE students and advisers.
Courses available at university. Produced by Aimhigher Peninsula Programme. Vocational Pathways Guide and Vocational Pathways Courses and Contacts
Email: peninsulaprogramme@plymouth.ac.uk
SWLLN – Work-based Learning
Information sheet on the benefits of work-based learning. Produced by South West Lifelong Learning Network. Website: SWLLN WBL Information
Aimhigher Learn and Work Website - Employers
Range of useful information for employers about the benefits of combining learning and work. Produced by Aimhigher Peninsula Programme. Website: Learn and Work / Employers
Aimhigher Learn and Work - Learning and Working
Range of useful information about combining learning and work. Produced by Aimhigher Peninsula Programme. Website: Learn and Work / Working
Western Vocational Lifelong Learning Network
For an overview of the work of WVLLN on PDF, download the Progression Agreement Briefing Sheet (PDF). For a graphic overview of progression agreements in WVLLN, download Progression Diagramatic Summary.
Apprenticeships – West of England section
Information on Apprenticeships in the west of England.
Website: Connexions Apprenticeships
National Resources
Foundation Degrees
UCAS Foundation degree gateway – find a foundation degree on the UCAS site.
Website: Foundation Degree Course Search
Learning Skills Council Website
For students or employers interested in Modern Apprenticeships. Produced by the Learning Skills Council.
Website: Apprenticeships
Our Future – its in their hands
LSC website on apprenticeships etc.
Website: In Our Hands
The Open University 18-24
Advice for young people on how to combine work and part-time higher education from the OU, where nearly a quarter of the students are aged under 25. Produced by The
Open University. Website: Open University
The Edge Campaign Website
Promotes alternatives to academic routes for parents/carers.
Website: Edge Campaign
Connexions Websites
For students seeking employment in Modern Apprenticeships.
Actual vacancies available in your local area. To find out the address of your local Connexions, go to the Connexions national website. Produced by
Connexions Direct. Website: Connexions Direct
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