Flying high with your future - Traineeships

Traineeships are another work-based study programme for 16 to 24 year olds who are not in employment (from six weeks to a year).

Traineeships are another work based study programme for 16 to 24 year olds who are not in employment (from 6 weeks to a year) although most are less than 6 months. The aim is to support young people to develop their work skills in order to gain paid employment. A traineeship can be a stepping stone into an apprenticeship or employment and give you an opportunity to shine in employment. It gives you real hands-on experience with an employer to learn useful skills. For more information visit the traineeship page on the government website.

Type of Provision	Name of Provider	Location	More Info
Traineeships	North Yorkshire adult learning skill service (NYALSS)	Northallerton	View adult learning courses and enrol online. Jo Oxtoby - Joanna.Oxtoby@northyorks.gov.uk

Type of Provision

Name of Provider

Location

More Info

Traineeships

North Yorkshire adult learning skill service (NYALSS)

Northallerton

View adult learning courses and enrol online.

Jo Oxtoby - Joanna.Oxtoby@northyorks.gov.uk

How to decide?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?

	Supported Internship	Apprenticeship	Further Education	Traineeship
Advantages	real work experience just for young people with an EHCP so work place will be aware of inclusivity minimum of 26 weeks on work placement useful experience to add to CV	some professional qualifications gained sooner free training and studies paid NMW whilst on apprenticeship focus on training for a specific job can gain degree through scheme can study degree after scheme	some professions require A-levels or a degree gives maximum career flexibility can work part-time emphasis is on education, learning and/or specific career ability to network with peers can gain work experience in longer holidays	real work experience opportunity to gain invaluable work experience traineeship can be from 6 weeks to a year (though most last for less than 6 months) training is also provided can lead to apprenticeship or employment
Disadvantages	unpaid 12 months commitment no guarantee of a job	not available with all professions limited networking opportunity working while studying can be challenging can limit career path no job guarantees afterwards may have to compete with graduates for jobs	requires certain level of GCSE qualification qualifying for some professions takes a long time student finances no guarantee of a job afterwards	unpaid must be unemployed and 16 to 24 years old no guarantee of a job

Other things to consider

will you enjoy your course? Will it get you closer to where you want to be?
money - will you be able to afford this route? Are there any grants to help you?
will you want or need an advocate for you at meetings? If so who?
moving on support - what sort of support will you get to help you move to your new education provider?
transport - how will you get to where you need to be and how long will it take? How much will it cost?
regular support - what extra support do you need and will you get it? If you have one, will your education, health and care plan continue?

Travel Information

The post-16 travel assistance that we provide is covered by the Post-16 transport policy statement and is published on the 31 of May each year for consideration on all September course intakes.

See our transport to sixth form or college page.

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