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available at institutions across the country. But those who join these programmes don’t necessarily need prior experience in travel. “We do have a number of
mature students joining us from other careers to study international travel & tourism management as well as via the more traditional route from college and school,” says Jacqui Jones, programme manager of the tourism and events portfolio at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. “We provide our students with exciting placement opportunities in the UK and internationally, which helps them develop the employability skills to secure management careers in a variety of areas with resorts, cruise ships, tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, attractions and hotels.”
APPRENTICESHIPS
Following the academic route isn’t for everyone, however, and those who would like to continue training outside the walls of an academic institution full-time can consider apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are a viable,
UHVSHFWHG DQG HI¼FLHQW ZD\ RI earning while you learn, gaining crucial workplace experience as you develop skills along the way. Ranging from Level 2 (intermediate) to Level 7 (master’s degree equivalent), apprenticeships span a huge variety of topics too – including those that you might not think of as traditional jobs in travel. “Apprenticeships are a really good way of getting into the
industry,” says Sue Ledgard, corporate account manager, business consulting at Grant Thornton. “They also cover DUHDV OLNH +5 GDWD ¼QDQFH DQG D ZKROH UDQJH RI EDFN RI¼FH roles too. There are just so many different avenues.” Apprenticeships are not only for young students; they can also now be taken up by people throughout their career. So even if you decide this isn’t the path for you now, you could opt for an apprenticeship in the future as a way to further your development. On the following pages, you can hear stories from those who have come into the travel industry via a variety of paths. You’ll also pick up some career advice and learn how you can make your applications stand out when you’re ready WR WDNH WKH ¼UVW VWHSV
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