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Advanced Apprenticeship

The National Grid Advanced Apprenticeship is an award winning programme which mixes both college studies and on the job training with a paid salary. After successful completion of the programme the Advanced Apprentices not only will hold an industry recognised qualification but will have gained valuable experience to prepare them for their future career within National Grid.

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) which must include Maths and English Language. We can also accept qualifications equivalent to this.

Some of the benefits of our programmes also include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave and statutory holidays
• Full board and cost covered when working away from home
• Company vehicle
• Pension

Further information about our programmes and how to apply online can be found using the following link:

https://www.nationalgridcareers.com/Development-Opportunities/

Get your students to apply early, be aware that there is a closing date of the 31^st Jan 2014

An Apprenticeship with Microsoft

For students keen to pursue a career in IT, Microsoft are offering apprenticeships for 300,000 teenagers, between the ages of 16-19 years old, in response to a Government push to increase the amount of apprenticeships on offer.

The Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship Programme has been established to help young people on their way to a career in IT, and ultimately bring new talent into the industry.

The Microsoft apprenticeship opportunities are fully supported and part funded by the National Apprenticeship Service, the Skills Funding Agency and awarding bodies, such as City & Guilds.

Former Microsoft apprentice, Tom Davis, claimed that the qualifications and experience he received from the apprenticeship has “given him a real foot in the door of the UK IT Industry.”

Apprenticeships have proven to be of value to both employers and apprentices across the country.

Enrolling on an apprentice programme for a well-known, worldwide organisation could be the necessary ingredient for your students to successfully compete against others, including IT graduates, when applying for a job in IT.

There is more information on Microsoft Apprenticeships and how to apply at: https://blogs.msdn.com/b/ukschools/archive/2013/10/14/the-microsoft-apprentice.aspx

Future First

This year, Edmonton County School is working with the charity Future First to build an alumni network. In other words, we’re building a community of former Edmonton County students to stay connected with the school.

We will be working to create this engaged alumni community to help us to do more for our students. It will work by keeping in touch with, and engaging students, from the point of leaving Edmonton County, as well as engaging former students who have already left.

Future First will then support us to communicate with (and invite back!) these former students to get involved with and support events and celebrations at Edmonton County, and to assume a range of roles such as volunteers, mentors, governors and maybe even fundraisers.

Former students can offer real careers insight and inspiration to current students, as relatable role models. This concept has long been successful in private schools and universities, and now we are hoping to make the most of it too.

We will be trying to get in touch with all former students, so if you or anyone you know previously attended Edmonton County School, then please do get in touch, or put them in touch, with Marion Smith, IAG Coordinator , on 0208 360 3158 ext. 2137.

Our school log in is  . : https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/former-student-ms-s1/edmonton