Apprenticeship Progression Pathway

By 12th August 2020Latest news

In recent months the Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of STEM-related skills in all their forms (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) whilst propelling experts and the wide variety of careers available into the spotlight.

As the ENL UTC continues to play a vital role in building the STEM skills capabilities that the country needs now, and following COVID-19, we are pleased to announce that we will be working in association with HETA (Humber Engineering Training Association) across our post-16, Apprenticeship Progression Pathway.

The ENL UTC delivers a specialist STEM curriculum designed by our expert staff and local industry partners, to help immerse and engage students aged 13-19 through academic, practical and technical learning. Preparing them for the world of work and chosen career pathway. Valuing the importance of apprenticeships in addressing the STEM skills gap, our students are regularly introduced to the opportunities available; which in the last year alone has resulted in 37% of students heading into intermediate, advanced, higher or degree apprenticeships.

The Apprenticeship Progression Pathway is a one-year course designed for individuals who are looking for a clear progression route to an apprenticeship or entry level employment, or who is not quite ready to study a Level 3 qualification at this stage. The qualification will provide our students with the specific skills, knowledge and understanding, and range of transferable skills that are required in STEM roles.

Iain Elliot, CEO at HETA has said, “We are excited to work alongside the ENL UTC in supporting their apprenticeship progression pathway. Applicants that aren’t ready for an apprenticeship first time round when they apply to HETA, the UTC’s Level 2, 1 year pathway option will get them ready for an apprenticeship/traineeship as it will allow them to re-sit any grades that they don’t achieve and help them with focusing on aspects of employability skills. We are looking forward to working with the UTC learners on the progression pathways by supporting them with mock interviews, CV workshops and other necessary employability skills to get them ready for the world of work.”

This new partnership is an exciting prosect and will help to further enhance the excellent work both the ENL UTC and HETA do in developing opportunities through meaningful and relevant industry activities throughout the academic year. We look forward to working alongside HETA in building these vital skills and helping our students become the engineers, technicians and scientists of the future. Alex Billingham, Scunthorpe Centre Manager at HETA said, “The HETA Scunthorpe Training Centre are looking forward to working more closely. Learners who strive for a career in Engineering, will now receive more support than ever before, which will benefit the whole region”.

To find out further information regarding our Level 2 Apprenticeship Progression Pathway, please follow the links below.

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