Foundation Apprenticeships have been developed to create better links between young people, education and employers and to better prepare young people for the world of work.
A Foundation Apprenticeship lasts for two years and is studied alongside other school subjects (typically National 5s and Highers). Starting in fourth or fifth year, pupils get the opportunity to complete elements of a Modern Apprenticeship while still in full-time education. Upon successful completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship young people can continue their studies at college or university, go into employment or gain accelerated entry onto a related Modern Apprenticeship.
Speak to your teacher or guidance teacher at school to find out more
A Foundation Apprenticeship lasts for two years and is studied alongside other school subjects (typically National 5s and Highers). Starting in fourth or fifth year, pupils get the opportunity to complete elements of a Modern Apprenticeship while still in full-time education. Upon successful completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship young people can continue their studies at college or university, go into employment or gain accelerated entry onto a related Modern Apprenticeship.
Speak to your teacher or guidance teacher at school to find out more
Rather than wait until you leave school, some young people choose to do work experience while in S4 -S6. This provides an opportunity for you to work towards your educational qualifications while gaining real work experience and learning all the skills which employers want.
Not only is there a one week work experience opportunity, there are also other opportunities for young people to experience the world of work
Not only is there a one week work experience opportunity, there are also other opportunities for young people to experience the world of work
- Work experience for pupils is organised in line with the needs of each individual
- Flexible support arrangements for work experience are available to ensure the needs and aspirations of individuals are met
- Work experience in East Lothian is arranged for pupils and follows the guidelines published recently in the new "Work Placement Standards"
To find out more
Visit My World of Work - Work Experience OptionsBusinesses from across the region post work inspiration opportunities on 'Marketplace'. You can view these opportunities by clicking the button blelow Your school will be able to access these opportunities which include businesses coming in to chat about their industry and different careers, delivering employability and enterprise skills sessions and career events to name a few. Ask your teacher to register for Marketplace to book the opportunities for you.
Visit My World of Work - Work Experience OptionsBusinesses from across the region post work inspiration opportunities on 'Marketplace'. You can view these opportunities by clicking the button blelow Your school will be able to access these opportunities which include businesses coming in to chat about their industry and different careers, delivering employability and enterprise skills sessions and career events to name a few. Ask your teacher to register for Marketplace to book the opportunities for you.
The pre-vocational programme is designed to work with young people alongside their timetable while they are at school. The courses aim to help young people gain experience and qualifications in a range of areas, helping them move onto further education, training or employment.
All programmes are supported by an employability support officer and offer students the chance to learn new skills and build on talents they already have.
Application Process:
Young people will have the opportunity to gain experience and receive a reference from the course tutors whilst building on employability skills.
Transport for all courses is fully covered and it is the young person’s responsibility to catch up on any work they may have missed.
In previous years we have seen many young people gain qualifications which have allowed them to move straight into employment, successfully complete work experience placements leading to further training or employment.
All programmes are supported by an employability support officer and offer students the chance to learn new skills and build on talents they already have.
Application Process:
- Speak to guidance teacher or support worker if you are interested in any of the programmes
- Referral will be submitted to Employability Support Officer at East Lothian Works
- Interview will take place with Employability Support Officer and Young Person to give more in depth information.
- Courses will start in new school term
Young people will have the opportunity to gain experience and receive a reference from the course tutors whilst building on employability skills.
Transport for all courses is fully covered and it is the young person’s responsibility to catch up on any work they may have missed.
In previous years we have seen many young people gain qualifications which have allowed them to move straight into employment, successfully complete work experience placements leading to further training or employment.