Howes Percival
Been stuck in education too long? Are apprenticeships the way forward?
Apprenticeship schemes are gaining more traction amongst businesses as an excellent alternative to higher education qualifi cations. One of the main advantages of apprenticeships is the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience from day one, working on a wide variety of tasks that help build skills whilst dedicating one day a week studying for a qualifi cation. Unlike college and university where students spend
years studying before gaining practical experience at work, apprentices are immediately immersed into the working environment.
All Things Business has for some time
been championing the message that ‘Education needs business and business needs education’. Nowhere is this link stronger than in the context of apprenticeships. At Howes Percival, there is a particular emphasis on
the fi rm’s recruitment strategy that includes an extensive outreach programme. T is initiative involves attending career events, providing work experience, and producing career guides that promote the many routes into law. Howes Percival is proud to say that it now employs 13 apprentices with eight having been recruited over the past year, joining various departments including HR, IT, Finance and
Business Development. T is is just the beginning; the fi rm plans to expand on its outreach programme to improve social mobility in its communities as well as increasing the number of apprenticeship opportunities fi rm-wide. T e journey to become a solicitor is challenging - the
training is in-depth, lengthy and requires commitment. However, solicitor apprenticeships at Howes Percival off er a unique advantage, as the learning begins in a live client environment from day one, not four years down the line as would be the case via the university route. T is hands-on approach means that apprentices quickly acquire practi- cal legal experience, gaining deeper insights into the fi rm, the profession, and client needs. Although the end qual- ifi cation is the same as any other solicitor, the direct and frontline experience gained through an apprenticeship provides a signifi cant career advantage. One of the most compelling aspects of apprenticeships
is the fi nancial benefi t. T e cost of attending university can be prohibitive, putting higher education out of reach for many. Apprenticeships, on the other hand, allow individuals to earn while they learn. From the very beginning, apprentices are paid for their work, and their pay increases as they gain more qualifi cations and experience. This means that by the time they qualify, apprentices have earned a salary and avoided the debt that
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