Strand 7 Vocational Pathways

Aim

To promote the benefits of higher education to :

• Level 3 learners in FE colleges
• Advanced apprentices
• Young apprentices

To highlight progression routes into HE and the range of options available in the region.

Click here to take a look at our Vocational Pathways strand leaflet for details of our target groups, activities and what the project officers can offer

Description

 The emphasis for the project officers in the coming year – 07/08 – will be on:

• Building upon current work and established networks
• offering information about vocational pathways into HE to:

• on programme Level 3 learners
• Advanced apprentices
• Employers

Sample Activities

• Working closely with training providers and employers to raise awareness and visibility of the HE option.  This includes the dissemination of a Progression Toolkit for Advanced Apprentices
• Enhancing and promoting programme routes for those in employment, especially Level 3 apprentices
• Supporting taster sessions and sector specific conferences.
• Projects this year include a range of masterclasses in subject areas such as construction and engineering and tasters for subjects such as food and drink technology, health and social care and construction and engineering

Audience

• Advanced Apprentices
• Young Apprentices
• Level 3 learners from widening participation backgrounds
• Gifted and talented young people from widening participation backgrounds
• KS 4 pupils with an interest in vocational progression
• Information and Guidance providers
• Training Provider Network
• Admissions staff and FE tutors
• EBP