Learning and Work Institute worked with the support of J.P. Morgan to explore and promote best practice in the delivery of pre-apprenticeship programmes in Europe and other parts of the world.
We’re focussing on identifying and promoting programmes that enable young people from all backgrounds to gain the skills and experience they need, to successfully bridge the gap to an apprenticeship. Alongside identifying what works, we’re particularly interested in programmes that have developed good practice in four key areas: Development of digital skills; Blended learning approaches; ‘Learn to learn’ attitudes and skills; Development of soft/transversal skills.
Resources for pre-apprenticeship providers
L&W have developed a set of resources to support pre-apprenticeship providers with the design and delivery of high-quality programmes that support young people to enter apprenticeships.
Designing and delivering pre-apprenticeships: a provider guide
This resource has been developed for pre-apprenticeship providers who want to develop and expand their programmes, and for providers who do not currently offer pre-apprenticeships but who plan to do so in the future.
Blended learning on pre-apprenticeship programmes: a guide for providers
This resource has been developed to support pre-apprenticeship providers to adapt to a blended learning approach and contains advice and guidance to support providers to learn from wider research and practice in delivering blended learning.
Skills development on pre-apprenticeship programmes: a provider resource
This resource has been developed for pre-apprenticeship providers who wish to develop and enhance their programme to ensure that young people are equipped with the key skills they need for an apprenticeship and their future career.
Pre-apprenticeship case studies
Alongside a range of research, we carried out deep dive study visits with organisations where we explored their pre-apprenticeship programmes in detail, speaking to providers, employers and young people, as well as carrying out observations of learning both in the classroom and in the workplace.
These case studies demonstrate the ways in which pre-apprenticeship programmes are designed and delivered in a range of country contexts. They particularly showcase how pre-apprenticeships can support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to move into high quality apprenticeships.
Watch our pre-apprenticeships short films
Our new short films highlight international examples of good practice in delivering pre-apprenticeship programmes.
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