If you want to gain a more practical understanding of working in the visitor economy, an apprenticeship or internship is a great place to start.
There are a range of providers in the region that can help you take on an apprentice/intern if you are an employer or help you source an apprenticeship/internship as an individual. This section will highlight some of these providers and detail how you can start your journey.
What is the difference between an apprenticeship and an internship?
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. Apprentices are employed, productively work on everyday tasks required by the organisation and earn a wage whilst at the same time studying and gaining new skills with the help of the training delivery partner.
The national apprenticeship service website states that 96% of employers that take on an apprentice report benefits to their business, and 72% of businesses report improved productivity as a result of employing an apprentice.
Internships and volunteering
Internships and voluntary placements are a great way for a business to give an individual real-life experience in a role and encourage them to pursue a career within that organisation or industry.
Further information on apprenticeships
Apprenticeships.gov
Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship.
Western Training Provider Network
The Western Training Provider Network enables training and education providers in the West of England to share opportunities, best practice, collaborate and get maximum value from their training programmes. They run an impartial free apprenticeship service, one front door, all solutions, for businesses, and manage a handover to the relevant training provider, college or university.
Skills Connect: Apprenticeships
This is a directory of apprenticeship providers in the West of England region.
Bristol WORKS - Apprenticeships
WORKS aims to make quality experiences of work and apprenticeships available to every young person. Bristol WORKS is building an innovative education, business and community partnership that aims to raise the aspirations of young people and their parents/carers through the development of experience of work opportunities and clear post-16 pathways for all young people.
Local Colleges
The colleges in the region offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes covering all employment sectors, including the hospitality and catering industry.
Work placements & experience
Bristol WORKS
Bristol WORKS facilitates numerous work experience opportunities for people across Bristol.
Bath and North East Somerset – The Hub
This is a collection of contacts to help find work experience for young people in the Bath and North East Somerset area.
How can museums support young people’s employment and employability skills?
Kids in Museums has an excellent guide to how museums can help young people develop transferable skills for employment.
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