BBC Bitesize have created a series of videos in which young people try out different Apprenticeships for a day. They’re ideal for careers education with KS3/KS4 students.
This dynamic series of seven short films follows a group of teenagers as they try out being an apprentice for the day in a variety of different jobs everything from a hairdresser to a dental nurse.
The films include:-
- Careers mentor Aimee Bateman offering advice on how to create a CV and cover letter
- Insights into what it’s like to be an apprentice for a day.
- Job roles include: engineer, hairdresser, plumber, chef, outdoor education tutor and dental nurse.
These clips are taken from the original BBC series, Apprentice for a Day.
Suitable for: KS3 and KS4 / GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd and 4th Level in Scotland.
Plenary / Discussion Notes
Example questions to explore with your students, either as a class or in group work, include:
- What makes an Apprenticeship different to other forms of paid employment?
- Why might young people choose to do an Apprenticeship?
You can find supporting material in our Guide to Apprenticeships.
