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School Leaver Programmes
You may not want to go back to full-time studying
once you finish your A-Levels and that’s ok – a School
Leaver Programme might be suited to you. School
Leaver Programmes are designed for individuals who
want to get some real work experience and hands-on
training, rather than studying at university. This might
suit you if you are keen to get stuck into full-time work
whilst achieving a professional qualification or if you
already have a clear idea of what career you’d like to
pursue.
School Leaver Programmes are designed specifically
by companies who want to train and develop students
who do not want to go to university after finishing
school. Therefore, the training you receive will be
tailored to the organisation, allowing you to work your way up to more senior positions.
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ualification: Level 5 or 6 (equivalent to a foundation degree, bachelor’s degree or professional
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qualification, such as a Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law).
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Duration: They typically last between 3 and 7 years.
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ntry requirements: Varies for different companies but most will outline minimum GCSE and A-Level
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or equivalent qualifications requirements (predicted grades for A-Level are also often accepted).
Alternatively, they will specify a minimum number of UCAS points.
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inances: Most companies will pay for your education in return for you working for them. There
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are no tuition fees and you will earn a salary whilst you work. Some companies will pay national
minimum wage however, most pay more than this.
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xamples of School Leaver Programmes available: Close Brothers’ ASPIRE School Leaver
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Programme, ICAEW Chartered Accountancy School Leaver Programme, PwC’s School and College
Leaver Programmes, RSM’s School Leaver Programmes.
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