CAREERS
Advice apprenticeships The benefits of
The National Apprenticeship Service reveals why an apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career
in a real job – gaining a range of different qualifications suited to their individual needs – and a secure future. Combining practical training in a job with studying, apprentices benefit from working alongside experienced staff, gaining job- specific skills. They take between one and five years to complete, depending on their level, and work for people of all backgrounds. Apprenticeship opportunities are wide
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ranging – from business to healthcare and science to technology – and the locations and sectors available are determined by the companies offering apprenticeships and recruiting apprentices. What’s more, apprentices are now
achieving degree-level apprenticeships, with employers designing apprenticeships at bachelor and master’s level, giving apprentices the opportunity to flourish in a top-flight career and attain a degree from some of the best universities. Degree apprenticeships are available in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, chartered surveying, digtial and engineering. Charlotte Hughes chose an apprenticeship
at global drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline in September 2015 over a university degree, and completed her advanced apprenticeship in December 2017. Now an associate scientist, she is undertaking a top-up
pprenticeships are a great way to progress in work and life, giving school leavers the chance to earn while they learn
qualification that will award her a BSc degree apprenticeship from the University of Kent. Charlotte says: “I know from others that,
even with a first-class degree, the amount of competition can make it hard to get a job straight from university. It is also difficult to get practical work experience while studying and, given the expense of the course and living away from home, I would have needed to consider working part time to fund myself if I opted for university. “Even though my sixth form pushed
the university route, I started researching apprenticeships in science online. I would advise anyone to look into all the options. So many companies are now offering apprenticeships – even in the FTSE 100.” Since May 2015, there have been around 1.1 million apprenticeship starts, with the government committed to reaching three times that amount in England by 2020. There were 494,900 apprenticeship starts alone in the 2016/17 academic year. In addition, apprentices themselves are benefitting financially. Those who complete an intermediate apprenticeship earn, on average, between £48,000 and £74,000 more over their lifetime than similar individuals with other Level 2 qualifications. Those completing an advanced apprenticeship can earn, on average, between £77,000 and £117,000 more over their lifetime than their peers. Those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime. Apprenticeships can transform lives. Charlotte adds: “For me, there are three main benefits of an apprenticeship: entering a full- time job with a degree and work experience
“Those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime”
combined has been great, but for me, being able to work with scientists who are experts in their field has been the best thing. “Avoiding debt – actually earning – has been incredible, too. I am currently saving for a deposit to buy a house, although this may take a while. Thanks to the salary, I’ve been able to enjoy my life at the weekends and have a normal lifestyle for a 20-year-old, despite not being at university.” If you are interested in an apprenticeship, find out all you need to know by visiting gov. uk/apprenticeships-guide. If you are unsure what to do next, the National Careers Service talks to young people, their parents and carers to help them make the right choices at school, college and after leaving full-time education. Advisers help young people and school leavers with the right steps into work, training or education, as well as excite them about the world of work and the pathways into their chosen career. Through online tools, web chats, telephone and emails, the service can help young people improve their job prospects and take control of their future career. For more information on apprenticeships, visit nationalcareersservice.
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WhatLive.co.uk Spring 2018
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