When you join our apprenticeship programme, one of our main aims is to support you to achieve the knowledge, skills and understanding to develop and progress your career.
When people start an apprenticeship with us, they invariably believe they ‘just have a job’ not ‘a career’ and they see that ‘just a job’ as something they do to earn money, to buy the things they need or want, not a way to achieve goals for the future.
We ask our learners to see their jobs, their experiences and their apprenticeship as stepping stones to the career and life they want.
When completing an apprenticeship with Vision Training learners will receive robust careers support. As part of each qualification our tutors will provide targeted careers Information, Advice & Guidance, helping our learners understand the options available to them on completion of their award. In addition to this all learners will gain access to an in-depth career’s handbook, further detailing potential next steps.
Tips for managing your career
- Set career and learning goals, regularly plan for and review your goals
- Recognise the importance of lifelong learning, apprenticeships, short courses, e-learning, shadowing mentors
- Find a work/life balance that works for you and your career
- Volunteer work is good for the soul and potentially good for your career
- Recognise and develop relationships with potential mentors
- Remember your goals will change as you mature, or as other opportunities show themselves, don’t be rigid, review and assess frequently
Links
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Careers-in-care/Think-Care-Careers.aspx
