Are you aged 16 to 24?

Do you need the skills to help you get a job or Apprenticeship?

Then apply to join our Gateway to Apprenticeships programme and get tailored support to get into your chosen career!

Need a new start?

We have a NEW 12-week Traineeship programme starting Monday 25th April 2022.

For more information contact Leanne Pritchard or Barry Brown, contact 01782 603574 or email lprit1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk / bbrow1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
What is the Gateway to Apprenticeships programme?
This programme can prepare you for your future career, helping you to get ready for the world of work and improve your chances of getting an Apprenticeship, job or further training.  It gives you valuable work experience and employability skills to boost your CV!

We offer 1-1 mentoring and support for the duration of the programme, with access to a range of over 150 full time courses and Apprenticeships on successful completion.

The programme runs for fourteen weeks with the content tailored to your individual needs. 
It includes:

Work preparation training which ensures you are ready and have the confidence to take the first step in your career, such as an Apprenticeship.
English and Maths support to help give you the literacy and numeracy skills needed for the workplace.
Meaningful work experience which provides insight and experience of the world of work and makes you more attractive to potential employers.
What occupations are available?
Business Admin
Customer Service
Health & Social Care
Childcare
I.T.
Warehousing & Logistics
and more…
Who might my work experience be with?
We work with a range of local employers in a wide variety of industries to provide genuine work experience, including:
Foley FC
Oxfam Online Shop
The Boilerworks Social Media Marketing
S&A Wholesale
MW Construction
Emmaus North Staffs Warehouse
Freespirit Daycare
Daniel’s Delights Chocolatier
Ayudante C.I.C Manufacturing
Burslem Phamacy
Is the Gateway to Apprenticeships programme right for me?
The programme is suitable for anyone, providing you:
Are not currently in a job or employed for more than 16 hours a week
Are seeking full time employment, an Apprenticeship or further training/education
Have limited work experience
Are aged 16-24
Do not have a full Level 4 qualification
Will I get paid?
You will get a FREE bus pass and a £20 weekly bursary for nine weeks of the programme, subject to criteria.
What other benefits are there?
In addition to the FREE bus pass and £20 per week payment*, you will also get:
FREE Breakfast*
PLUS Support from our Job Shop to help you in your job search
 
*subject to criteria

Student Quotes

At the start of the work placement I had no confidence in the skills I had but thanks to the tutors and my workplace, I have improved in everything I do and learnt a lot.  Now I am really proud, confident and ready to push myself further.

Prince Aboagye – Offered an Engineering Apprenticeship

Before I started my Traineeship I didn’t know what I wanted to do but once I spoke to the teachers I really wanted to do the course.  The Traineeship helped me to be more confident with interviews, I also gained more knowledge in the area I want a career in through my work experience.

Lilla Csonka – Returning to Education

I found a placement that I enjoyed, in a field that I am enthusiastic about.  I sharpened my skills and am starting to develop those I need to progress.  I can’t thank the staff enough for helping me realise my ambitions and now have the confidence to carry them out.

Rob Ailwood – Offered Employment in I.T.

Case Study

When Matthew began his journey with us, he was unsure about what he wanted to do in the future. He found some aspects of his previous school life challenging but felt the friendly environment at the College helped him take a positive approach towards learning. Matthew had been out of education for a little while and our incredibly supportive Prince’s Trust team helped him settle back in and build up his confidence.

With little idea of what he wanted to do, the Prince’s Trust staff took time to understand Matthew’s strengths, passions and interests to give him a career direction that was fulfilling to him. Matthew has decided he would like to become a teaching assistant and is now focusing intently on achieving his Level 1 Maths and English. This step will allow Matthew to progress onto an apprenticeship in the future and make his career aspiration a reality.

Matthew Grundy, Traineeship student.

The College has supported Matthew through every step of his journey and our traineeship staff are incredibly passionate about what they do.

The College has been supportive and helpful, even when I struggled to understand.

I’d like to thank Personal Tutor, Barry, as well as Recruitment and Support Officer, Leanne, in particular for giving me a new direction and taking the time to understand the specific things I was struggling with.

Matthew Grundy

Traineeship Student

Our traineeship programmes have supported hundreds of people like Matthew and can be a fantastic starting point for many learners, helping you to gain valuable employability skills and work experience to build an outstanding CV to impress future employers.

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