Why should you choose Kaplan?
Kaplan is a leading provider of diverse education and training. Our aim is to support individuals by helping schools and organisations to develop the right knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about your future.
- For over 70 years Kaplan have been delivering expert qualifications and training solutions across the world.
- Over the last ten years, we have helped 25,000 people successfully complete their AAT qualification.
- Our achievement rates are exceptional. Results consistently exceed national averages each year (14% higher for AAT at the most recent exam sitting)‡.
- Our approach can allow students to complete their Accountancy Apprenticeship (AAT) up to a year faster with Kaplan than at a local college.
- If a student is between the ages of 16-24, all of our Apprenticeship programmes receive full or part government funding, making training affordable†.
‡Based on AAT students taking the exams in the June 09 sitting. †Terms and conditions apply, for more information visit www.kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk
3 Steps to support students
Kaplan is committed to investing in the development of your skills and supporting their learning. We provide 3 steps to help you find a job to do an Apprenticeship:
- CV Placement Service
- Accountancy Scholarships
- Summer Schools
In this edition of the notgoingtouni.co.uk newsletter, we are going to provide you with an insight into our Kaplan Accountancy Scholarships and how to apply.
Background Information: Kaplan Accountancy Scholarships
As the largest national provider of AAT in the UK, we are really proud to offer all year 11 and 13 students the opportunity to apply for a place on our Accountancy Scholarship programme.
The winners of the Accountancy Scholarship receive full AAT tuition, followed by your choice of ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or CIPFA completely free of charge, regardless of whether you obtain employment or receive any government funding*.
The value of the Accounting Scholarship is in excess of £15,000 and creates increased employment opportunities for the winner.
Applications for the Scholarship programme start during the autumn school term, whilst interviews and the final selection process take place in the spring. This takes the form of a localised ‘dragons den’ type of interview involving local employers.
To apply for the programme you must submit an application form, supported by a testimonial from a teacher. Your school or college may enter up to a maximum of 5 students; we will then make a selection from those to go forward to an interview stage.
Nine runners up will also receive automatic entry onto our Summer School programme and will receive assistance from us about how to gain employment to do an Apprenticeship.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk or by contacting one of our Kaplan centres.
* Registration and exam entry fees still apply
Case study – Richard Gadd: Kaplan accountancy scholar
Not content with newly qualifying as a full MAAT, Kaplan’s first ever scholar has now set his sights on gaining a Kaplan-sponsored ACCA. Richard Gadd, aged just 18, who studies at Kaplan’s centre in Nottingham, beat off competition from across Nottinghamshire three years ago to win a scholarship with Kaplan through a series of interviews and presentations. The scholarship meant not only that Kaplan sponsored all of Richard’s accountancy tuition until he was fully qualified, but it also helped land him a job as a trainee at Tenon.
“The AAT qualification has given me confidence in the job I do, it also shows that I’m capable to do the job I do, and with that comes respect and a self confidence to progress further.”
Kaplan’s scholarship scheme has ballooned over the past three years. Today, 11 Kaplan centres across the UK offer scholarships every year to recent school leavers with outstanding potential.
“Kaplan has been excellent, giving help and advice at every point during my studies.”
Case Study – Natasha Hawkins
“The Kaplan scholarship has given me a once in a lifetime opportunity to achieve my lifelong ambition, which without the funding would not have been possible.”
In our 2009 scholarship programme, 18 year old Natasha Hawkins was one of eleven lucky students awarded a Kaplan scholarship worth over £15,000 to provide her with the skills for a career in Finance. Working as an apprentice for RSM Bentley Jennison, Natasha chose to study an apprenticeship in AAT and through the scholarship hopes to move on to studying her ACCA qualification with Kaplan.
“Kaplan’s CV service helped me to secure a job to carry out an apprenticeship within a prestigious firm. The tutors and assessors at Kaplan care about your progress and support you every step of the way throughout your studies.”
Sounds great – what next?
Take a step in the right direction visit www.kaplanapprenticeships.co.uk or call 08458736315 today to find out more!
- Check out the interactive Kaplan student brochure!
- Download the scholarship application form!
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