Apprenticeship & Employment Pathways

Apprenticeships & Employment Pathways: A UAH Sixth Form Priority

The University Academy Holbeach (UAH) Sixth Form is exceptionally well-placed to launch students into successful careers through Apprenticeships and immediate skilled employment, benefiting from our legacy as a dynamic apprenticeship provider.

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Our Unique Focus on Apprenticeships

We recognize the immense value of the ‘earn as you learn’ model, which includes progression to highly competitive Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6). Our commitment includes:

Established Expertise: UAH was the first school in the country to be offered the opportunity to deliver Apprenticeships and has since delivered over 1,000 apprenticeships to date.

Strong Industry Partnerships: We work closely with the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to promote available opportunities, ensuring our students are aware of regional demand.

Dedicated Pathway Support: Throughout Year 13, the tutorial programme focuses explicitly on post-school employment:

• Finding Opportunities (Week 24): Students are given guided time to research a ‘live’ job or apprenticeship they could apply for, including producing a pros and cons list for the role.
• Application Preparation (Week 25): Focus shifts to preparing relevant documentation, ensuring CVs and cover letters are updated and tailored to suit the researched job.

Ongoing Support (Term 5): Dedicated pastoral sessions continue to offer support to find a job or apprenticeship in the crucial post-exam period (Weeks 29-31).

Developing Employability Skills

For all students seeking immediate employment or an apprenticeship, we embed essential professional training throughout the Sixth Form curriculum:

Work Experience Programme: All Year 12 students complete compulsory Work Experience, which provides invaluable workplace contacts and sector-specific experience.

Employer Encounters: Students benefit from talks on apprenticeships and are encouraged to attend our Careers Day, where they can engage directly with local and national employers and a professional careers company to hone their techniques.

One-to-One Guidance: Students have the opportunity to access personalized support from a professional careers advisor on a 1:1 basis.

Our robust, structured support ensures that UAH students are proactive in their job search, highly skilled, and prepared to enter the world of work or embark on a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship with confidence.

Here is the list of Apprenticeship Standards offered by UAH:

Apprenticeship Standard

Level

Bricklayer

Level 2

Business Administrator

Level 3

Carpentry & Joinery

Level 2

Early Years Educator

Level 3

Hairdressing Professional

Level 2

Autocare Technician

Level 2

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Goods)

Level 3

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician

Level 3

Teaching Assistant

Level 3

Installation and Maintenance Electrician

Level 3

Key Apprenticeship Information

• Training Provider Status: UAH is an officially recognised training provider, delivering both Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeships.
• New Facilities: The Academy opened new state-of-the-art facilities in 2024, including a vocational learning suite with dedicated areas in Electrical, Brickwork, and Plumbing, directly supporting the delivery of these trade apprenticeships.
• Contact Information: For any specific questions about available courses or vacancies, contact the Apprenticeship Department directly:
  • Phone: 01406 423042 ext. 327
  • Email: apprenticeships@uah.org.uk

Finding Vacancies

For current job openings and vacancies, the website directs students to a dedicated page for “Available Apprenticeships” and recommends using the national site: Find an apprenticeship.