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
Pupils in Midlothian can access a variety of different work experience / placement programmes. These programme offer a variety of experiences and offer flexibility in line with your individual needs and career aspirations.
Not only is there a one week work experience opportunity, there are also other opportunities for young people to experience the world of work
Pupils in Midlothian can access a variety of different work experience / placement programmes. These programme offer a variety of experiences and offer flexibility in line with your individual needs and career aspirations.
- "MyJET" is a work experience programme available for pupils in S4 - S6 where pupils attend a work placement for one day a week from Aug / September until Easter. If you are considering leaving school in the summer this programme will give you the opportunity to experience a real work environment over and extended period of time. For further information on MyJET please speak to your school guidance teacher.
- "MyJET STEM" is an extended work experience programme available to S6 pupils who are interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Pupils attend a work experience placement one day a week from August / September until Easter. Further information on MyJET STEM please contact Grant McGowan on 0131 561 5377 or email grant.mcgowan@midlothian.gov.uk
- Career Ready - Career Ready puts S5 pupils directly in touch with employers from all areas of work. The programme starts in S5 and continues into S6 where pupils are offered a structured programme of masterclasses, workplace visits and mentoring that fit around school studies. Pupils also undertake a paid 4 week summer internship between S5 and S6. For further information on Career Ready see below or contact Lesley Cairns on 0131 271 3355 or email Lesley.Cairns@midlothian.gov.uk
- Other flexible and extended work experience options may be available to you depending on your individual circumstances. Your guidance teachers will be able to give you more details on what is available at your school.
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.