Employer Apprenticeship
Events

Make sure you book onto the Employer Apprenticeship event before you attend. Click the button below to book on our next Employer Apprenticeship event:

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Plan your journey in advance so you arrive on time. We’ve got two campuses one in Hemel Hempstead and one in Watford. Depending on where you book to visit will depend which day and campus you will be visiting. Click the button below for all the information you need to help plan your journey to our campuses.

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It is useful to have someone attend with you – a colleague or a manager, as there will be a lot of information to take in and this will give you someone you can discuss your visit with when deciding if the college is right apprenticeship partner for you.

Take a look at the apprenticeship options here on our website beforehand to check out what you are interested in, this will help you with who to talk to on the day. If you are unsure what apprenticeship you want to offer, speak to one of our expert apprenticeship team on the day they will be able to help you discover a apprenticeship to match your future ambitions. 

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When you are at an Employer Apprenticeship event it is important to make the most of the day and have questions ready to ask staff and students, see below our list of suggested questions for:

Staff:

1. What qualifications will apprentices need for this course?
2. What does the course cover?
3. What assessment methods are used?
4. What are the facilities like?
5. What have previous students gone on to do for work/university after finishing this course?
6. Will there be work experience opportunities available?
7. What careers guidance support is available?
8. What student support is available?
9. What financial support is available?
10. How do I apply?
11. What is the application process?
12. Do I have to attend an interview to get on the course?
13. Is it worth applying for more than one course?

 

Students:

1. How is your apprenticeship going?
2. What is the teaching like?
3. How are the facilities?
4. What is the support like?
5. What's college life like?
6. Why should I choose West Herts College?

Make sure you take some notes when you are there, take photos too – this will help you reflect when choosing the best option for you.

Ask students about their experience at the college. The chance to talk with students is one of the best ways to learn about the strength of the teaching and whether they are enjoying it.