Aspire, Apply, Achieve is a programme of workshops aimed at supporting Year 12 and 13 students with the application and selection process for higher & degree apprenticeships.
Aspire, Apply, Achieve is a programme of workshops aimed at supporting Year 12 and 13 students with the application and selection process for higher & degree apprenticeships. Attendees will come away with:
- An increased knowledge of degree apprenticeships and the recruitment process
- A basic written CV, which participants can adapt to different degree
- Examples of answers that attendees can use at interviews and for online application forms, based on the STAR (situation, task, analysis, results) technique
- Experience of an assessment centre
The programme runs in the autumn term. Attendees who complete the programme will be perfectly placed to engage with employers during the busy apprenticeship recruitment period, which runs approximately from November through to March.
Attendees will also be able to access a range of resources to support them through the process of sourcing and applying for a higher & degree apprenticeship.
Remember that in signing up to the programme, you are showing your commitment to attend the following three sessions on our campus:
Session 1
Wednesday 18 November, 2026, 16:00-17:30 | Preparing your CV and Cover Letter
Participants will:
Be introduced to Manchester Met staff involved in the programme
Network with other participants
Discover what CVs and cover letters are and receive recommendations on how to produce successful ones
Prepare to complete an application form
Session 2
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 16:00-17:30 | Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation
Participants will:
Learn about different types of questions that employers may ask and what they are looking for
Be introduced to the STAR technique and how to use it
Receive presentation advice and tips on overcoming nerves
Be introduced to the idea of assessment centres, and how to plan and prepare for them
Session 3
Wednesday 2 December 2026, 16:00-17:30 | Mock Assessment Centre
Participants will:
Recap what will happen at the assessment centre
Recap tips for overcoming nerves
Participate in a mock assessment centre