Degree Apprenticeship Application Guide
How to prepare, how to apply, how to present
Frances Trought
Everything you need to know about becoming a degree apprentice: a guide for school leavers, teachers and parents written by a champion of under-represented talent with three major recruiters of degree apprentices
Published July 24, £9.99, paperback, 140 pages, 140mm x 216mm, ISBN: 978-1-7398640-8-8
Leading Recruiters of Degree Apprentices
ACCENTURE
MICROSOFT
ROLLS-ROYCE
About
Gain a degree while being paid and make a fast start to your career? Degree apprenticeships have become an exciting option for when you leave school.
Even if they can be hard to find and each application differs, don’t count yourself out. You have every opportunity, says this book.
Written for you by a leading black careers professional, it tells you where to look, how to apply and how to present yourself.
You will hear too from leading employers about how they recruit talent like yours and current apprentices will give you an idea of what it’s like being a degree apprentice.
We need this guide to bridge the awareness gap and to empower teachers, parents ...
Damian Corneal
PwC and apprenticeship ambassador
Table of Contents
(1) Degree apprenticeships defined (2) Finding opportunities (3) Preparing to compete (4)Your CV (5) Interviews and assessments
(6) Accenture (7) Microsoft (8) Rolls-Royce
Frances Trought
Frances Trought is the founder of Everything D&I (EDI), creators of opportunities for diverse talent with a focus on race, gender and social mobility. Talent is everywhere and EDI aims to ensure opportunity is too.
Frances has worked with industry leaders, including Accenture, Microsoft and Rolls Royce, to develop innovative initiatives to create a sense of belonging and awareness of career opportunities.
Frances is the author of Brilliant Employability Skills and provides a blend of coaching and mentoring to support others on their journey to career success.
This guide is a one-stop shop to navigate the world of degree apprenticeships
Fiona Abankwah
Vice principal, Sydney Russell School
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Inspire your school
Frances is a regular presenter and inspirational speaker in schools and workplaces, where she is
opening up new career paths for under-represented groups in the workforce.
Book her for a 30-minute free webinar to discuss her book when you buy
30 or more copies with a 30% discount.
A fantastic insight into degree apprenticeships; more parents need to be aware that students can graduate with no debt, gain work experience and get paid while doing it.
Veslyn Maclean
Parent
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