often accompanies a university education. T ere is also a fi nancial benefi t to employers as they can use funds from the apprenticeship levy to help with training costs. Perhaps the collaboration between business and education is
more crucial than we realise. Working together on apprenticeship programmes enables more people to gain higher education whilst making continued education more accessible to all and providing more people with the chance to have better career opportunities. Howes Percival’s trainees and apprentices all have unique stories
about their own personal journeys to qualifi cation in their chosen careers. Kate Sullivan, a trainee at Howes Percival, left education after Sixth Form not feeling ready for university and took an administrative assistant role at Howes Percival instead. At the time, Solicitor Apprenticeships were not an option. Kate said: “In my role as an administrative assistant, I gained
a valuable insight into what law in practice looked like and this confi rmed to me that law was the career for me. I went on to study law at the University of Leeds to follow the conventional route to become a trainee solicitor.” Holly Whyte, Apprentice Solicitor, said: “Aside from the obvious
fi nancial benefi ts, I have been able to gain invaluable experience whilst studying for my legal qualifi cations. Before starting at Howes Percival, I did not know anyone in the legal industry or have any legal work experience so completing an apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to feel comfortable in the fast-paced environment whilst being supported by my team. Being able to apply my current studies of contract law to my everyday work has made it easier to understand trickier legal principles and do well in my studies.” Molly Clarke, People Apprentice, added: “I fi nished my Business
course at college and moved on to university, where I started studying Business Management. However, I had only attended university for four months when I realised sitting in a lecture for hours was a diffi cult environment for me to learn in, whereas an apprenticeship allows me to bridge the gap between theory and practical work. Fortunately, I landed my apprenticeship with Howes Percival where I have been able to study my Level 3 Business Administration qualifi cation whilst learning the ropes of HR. “Now, 10 months into my apprenticeship, I can continue with my education whilst being paid and avoiding university debts
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and have gained experience in a busy business environment. T e apprenticeship has worked hand-in-hand with my day-to-day job as I have been able to apply my studies to my work and vice versa. My team have also been great – they have supported me with my studies and off ered guidance to learn more within my job.” With many new apprentices only just starting their journeys, it
will be fascinating to see how their experiences compare to those who have taken the ‘traditional’ route. While it remains to be seen, it is exciting to see the opening of opportunities for those who may have previously viewed university as unattainable and, therefore, put certain careers out of reach. Developing home-grown talent and improving social mobility in the community is key to growth at Howes Percival.
To fi nd out more about how to build a successful career with one of Howes Percival’s apprenticeship schemes visit:
www.howespercival.com/careers/early-careers/
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