Apprenticeship ApplicationsFrom interest to application

Why this matters

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 objectives

By the end of this lesson

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

ActivityActivity 1: Vacancy hunt

On your own25 min

Live search of gov.uk apprenticeships + 3 provider sites for your top 3 sectors. Shortlist 3 vacancies.

ActivityActivity 2: Personal statement workshop

On your own40 min

STAR-driven personal statement. Worked example, then own draft. Peer feedback.

ActivityActivity 3: Submission plan

On your own25 min

For your shortlist: dates, requirements, next steps. Add to Chapter goals.

Success criteria

How we'll know it worked

One real apprenticeship application drafted

Personal statement reviewed by adviser

Chapter Student Game

Action

Submit an apprenticeship application draft to Chapter for review

Skills: Speaking, Creativity, Planning

Draft a real apprenticeship application. Save to Chapter for adviser feedback.

What's next

Live workshop on devices. Use real vacancies. Adviser circulates to give feedback on draft statements.