KS3 / KS4 Business: Apprentice for a Day

Video summary

This dynamic series of seven short films follows a group of teenagers as they try out being an apprentice for the day in a variety of different jobs everything from a hairdresser to a dental nurse.

The films include:-

  • Careers mentor Aimee Bateman offering advice on how to create a CV and cover letter
  • insights into what it's like to be an apprentice for a day.
  • Job roles include: engineer, hairdresser, plumber, chef, outdoor education tutor and dental nurse

These clips are taken from the original BBC series, Apprentice for a Day

Suitable for: KS3 and KS4 / GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd and 4th Level in Scotland

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How to prepare a CV and perform in a job interview. video

Advice from careers mentor Aimee Bateman on how to create an amazing CV and cover letter plus job interview tips.

How to prepare a CV and perform in a job interview

Apprentice dental nurse for a day. video

17 year old Josh tries out being an apprentice dental nurse for a day.

Apprentice dental nurse for a day

Apprentice engineer for a day. video

17 year old Lewis tries out being an apprentice engineer for a day.

Apprentice engineer for a day

Apprentice hairdresser for a day. video

14 year old Beth tries out being an apprentice hairdresser for a day.

Apprentice hairdresser for a day

Apprentice outdoor education tutor for a day. video

15 year old Evie tries being an apprentice outdoor education tutor for a day.

Apprentice outdoor education tutor for a day

Apprentice plumber for a day. video

15 year old Courtney tries out being an apprentice plumber for a day.

Apprentice plumber for a day

Apprentice chef for a day. video

15 year old Ellie tries out being an apprentice chef for a day.

Apprentice chef for a day

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