School leaver programmes
Don’t be fooled by the name. School leaver programmes are aimed at those finishing level 3 qualifications at college or sixth form. Like apprenticeships, they combine working with learning.
Entry requirements and salaries are similar to higher/degree apprenticeships. School leaver programmes involve following the employer’s own training programme. They can include professional qualifications and/or working towards membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Association of Chartered Accountants.
Like apprenticeships, vacancies are advertised at different times of year, depending on the employer. The selection process can be tougher than university.
To find school leaver programme vacancies, try the following websites: