Using readiness insights to identify gaps, support students, and reduce apprenticeship dropout risk
At Apprentis, we partnered with students at Capital City College (King's Cross and Angel Sixth Form Centres) during their Apprenticeship Fair to assess student readiness, identify progression risks, and provide structured guidance for apprenticeship pathways.
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23
Students Assessed
79%
Average Readiness
61%
Application Readiness
6
At-Risk Students
Help students understand where they stand, what they are missing, and what support is needed to successfully secure an apprenticeship.
While interest in apprenticeships was high, staff reported that many students:
This often leads to:
Capital City College wanted a way to measure readiness, not just motivation.
During the sessions, students completed the Apprenticeship Readiness Assessment, which evaluates six key areas:
Understanding of apprenticeships
Self-awareness of capabilities
CV, personal statements, interview prep
Active participation in opportunities
Resilience and learning attitude
Direction and pathway understanding
Students received:
Each response fed into the Apprentis Readiness Dashboard, allowing cohort-level insights.
79%
Average Readiness
63% - 97%
Readiness Range
85% (Strong)
Skills & Strengths
61% (Critical Gap)
Application Readiness
Ambition is not the problem. Application readiness is.
Students showed strong motivation and potential, but lacked the tools needed to convert interest into successful applications.
The biggest gaps were:
Without intervention, this gap often leads to failed applications, reduced confidence, disengagement after college, and NEET risk.
Students reported:
Staff feedback highlighted the value of:
With Apprentis, colleges can:
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Jennifer Oteng
Employability & Progression Officer, Capital City College
Following the session, Apprentis proposed a focused pilot including:
This allows colleges to move from: Events → Measurable outcomes
Partner with Apprentis to implement a structured, readiness-led support programme designed to improve application success, confidence, and progression into apprenticeships.