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Sefton apprentices
ADVANCED and Higher Apprentices from
Sefton are being encouraged to register to take part in what is set to be the
UK's biggest ever Apprenticeship graduation ceremony.
Over 1,000 Advanced and Higher level Apprentices from across the Liverpool
City
Region, Merseyside, are expected to take part in the high profile event at the Anglican
Cathedral on 30 July 2015.
Entries for registration close on 26 July 2015 and Liverpool City Region,
Merseyside,
Apprenticeship Hub is encouraging young people to ensure they're included in
this prestigious ceremony by signing up to attend.
The ceremony will recognise those who have achieved advanced or higher level
apprenticeships in the period from 1 May 2014 to 1 May 2015.
Stephen Roberts, General Manager of Crowne Plaza and member of the City region's
Employment and Skills Board said:- "It is the Government's ambition, and
mine, for it to become the norm for young people to achieve their career goals
by going into an Apprenticeship or to University or, in the case of some Higher
Apprenticeships, doing both, and for there to be 2 routes to success that are
equally recognised as stretching, challenging and rewarding."
The Apprenticeship graduation aims to give apprentices from the 6 Liverpool City
Region, Merseyside, boroughs, Halton, Knowlsey, Sefton, Liverpool, St Helens, Wirral,
the same recognition that university students receive upon the completion of a
degree. It will also raise awareness of the great employment opportunities
available to young people who choose the apprenticeship route.
This year will mark the 2nd time the event has taken place, following the
huge success of the inaugural celebration last year.
Almost 10,000 learners started a Higher Apprenticeship in England during
2012/13, with key employers including Jaguar Land Rover, Barclays, Ford and BT
offering apprenticeships.
The LCR Apprenticeship Hub is expecting over 3,000 people to attend the
graduation, which will be held over 2 sessions to accommodate the apprentice
graduates and their family and friends.
The 1st ceremony will begin at 2pm and the second will follow at 6.30pm. The
Liverpool City Region, Merseyside, Apprenticeship Hub is looking forward to welcoming those
who have achieved their Advanced or Higher Level Apprenticeship to the
celebration at the Cathedral alongside their colleagues, family and friends.
When combined, an Advanced Apprenticeship is equivalent to 2 A level passes and
higher. Apprenticeships from levels:- 4, 5, 6 or 7, form the equivalent of
Foundation degree level right up to Masters level.
For more info or to register
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