Exploring apprenticeships through the Skills England Occupational Standards and Maps

This webinar will explore apprenticeships standards in England including how we can use the Skills England apprenticeships resources to inform our occupational knowledge and explore pathways with clients.

We will take a closer look at how some sectors are using apprenticeships and how these differ from each other, as well as exploring the Skills England standards website and occupational maps. It will also signpost to can be useful in career exploration, and a quick look at different ways to search for vacancies.

Learning Outcomes

•     Identify how apprenticeships support career pathways differently across at least three sectors
•     Summarise the content of the Skills England Apprenticeship Standards and Occupational Maps
•     Appraise the usefulness of the Standards and Maps for careers practice

Target audience

This course is suitable for careers leaders and career development practitioners working with a range of clients in England.

Speaker

Helen Janota is a careers and labour market information consultant with over 25 years’ experience in the careers sector. A Chartered Information Professional and Registered Career Development Professional, Helen provides a range of CPD training and consultancy services for careers and education practitioners across the UK. She is treasurer of the Careers Writer’s Association and has written and developed a wide variety of CEIAG resources and guides on local labour markets including for the National Careers Service.

This session supports the following CPD competencies:

•     Career Information and Assessment
•     Career-Related Learning
•     Career Development Practice