Pinned to National Apprenticeship Week. Year 11 students learn the apprenticeship application process end-to-end: where to look, how to assess vacancies, how to write strong applications, how to handle multi-stage assessments. Real applications drafted in class.
Learning outcomes
- I can search for apprenticeships using gov.uk and provider sites
- I can write a strong personal statement for an apprenticeship
- I can describe an apprenticeship assessment process
Success criteria
- One real apprenticeship application drafted
- Personal statement reviewed by adviser
1
Vacancy hunt
individual task · 25 min
Live search of gov.uk apprenticeships + 3 provider sites for your top 3 sectors. Shortlist 3 vacancies.
Builds: Problem Solving
2
Personal statement workshop
individual task · 40 min
STAR-driven personal statement. Worked example, then own draft. Peer feedback.
Builds: Creativity
3
Submission plan
exit ticket · 25 min
For your shortlist: dates, requirements, next steps. Add to Chapter goals.
📓 Chapter timeline: Save your apprenticeship shortlist and personal statement to Chapter for adviser review.
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Chapter Student Game
+100 XP
Action: Submit an apprenticeship application draft to Chapter for review
Draft a real apprenticeship application. Save to Chapter for adviser feedback.
Skills: Speaking, Creativity, Planning
Plenary discussion
Pair-share for 2 minutes: one thing you'll take from this lesson into next week.
Homework / follow-up
Live workshop on devices. Use real vacancies. Adviser circulates to give feedback on draft statements.