Pinned to National Apprenticeship Week. A high-energy intro to apprenticeships for Year 7 — what they are, who does them, levels, and stories from current apprentices in your local area. Plants the apprenticeship option early so it's not a last-minute discovery.
Learning outcomes
- I can explain what an apprenticeship is in one sentence
- I can name three sectors that offer apprenticeships
- I can describe one real apprentice's day
Success criteria
- Apprenticeship one-pager completed
- Three sectors named on exit ticket
1
Apprentice's day
video · 15 min
Watch a 5-minute 'a day in the life' clip of a Level 3 apprentice. Note: pay, training, on-the-job time, what they like.
2
Sector lottery
group task · 20 min
Each table draws an apprenticeship sector card (digital, engineering, healthcare, hair, finance, hospitality, construction, creative). 5 minutes to find 3 surprising apprenticeship roles in that sector.
Builds: Teamwork
3
Apprenticeship vs uni: the myth-buster
discussion · 15 min
Three myths on the board (apprenticeships are only for trades / they don't pay well / you can't get a degree). Class debunks each with one fact.
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Chapter Student Game
+30 XP
Action: Unlock the 'Apprenticeship Curious' badge in your Career Profile
Pick an apprenticeship that interests you. Add it to your goals with one sentence on why.
Skills: Listening, Planning
Plenary discussion
Pair-share for 2 minutes: one thing you'll take from this lesson into next week.
Homework / follow-up
Use Amazing Apprenticeships free Year 7 toolkit. If possible, invite a current apprentice for 15 minutes via video call — even better impact than a polished slide deck.