Apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular. In this article we have chosen 5 that you didn’t know existed!
Horticulture
From amazing garden designs to conserving some of our country’s most precious spaces and plants, you can find specialisms in this sector ranging from sport and leisure to planning and maintenance. Doing an apprenticeship in horticulture will help you gain experience in different parts of the industry. You will still be learning from some of the best in the business.
Your place of work could be a public garden, local park or the picturesque countryside. Your day to day could involve prepping plants, upkeep of green spaces and site clearance. The maintenance of these spaces is essential for attracting tourism and investment to your local area. If you choose a horticulture apprentice, you’ll be at the very heart of this important task.
Dog Grooming
If you’ve got your sights set on a particular career, don’t go barking up the wrong tree! An apprenticeship in dog grooming does exactly what you think it is. You will learn how to complete an end-to-end maintenance groom on a range of breeds and coat types. With over 200 recognised dog breeds in addition to hundreds of mixed breeds, there is so much to learn.
You might undertake work with care providers, rescue centres and kennels, giving you experience with a range of facilities. What’s more, with a typical end point assessment (EPA) taking place after just three months, you’ll be able to jump into the trade quicker than typical employment routes.
Journalism
Journalism is an incredibly important profession. Throughout history, writers and documentary filmmakers have told stories and shared news that shape how we interact with the world around us. As author John Spencer writes, “when students learn to make sense out of their world, they become the people who will transform it.”
But you need not be a best-selling author to have your say. As an apprentice journalist, you will be responsible for finding, researching and creating journalistic content tailored to your brand’s needs and target audience in a deadline-driven environment.
Whilst your base may be an office, your real work could be anywhere. From sports and lifestyle to politics and current affairs, journalism covers a wide range of topics from a local, national and global perspective
Personal Trainer
Personal training is a growing industry, with job growth in this industry expected to increase by 39% by 2030. With a Level 3 apprenticeship in personal training, You’ll get the chance to develop personalised exercise and nutrition programmes to support clients with their health and fitness goals.
Alongside this, you’ll also get the chance to enhance your knowledge and understanding in a range of areas, from anatomy and physiology to information technology and business. Gaining a comprehensive understanding in these areas will allow you to provide an excellent service, all whilst teaching you to build and retain a stable client base.
During your apprenticeship you’ll most likely be based in a fitness or leisure centre, but once qualified you can make the choice to be self-employed, and run your business from anywhere.
Printing
In today’s digital-first world, it’s not hard to see why you might at first overlook a career in the printing industry. But print is still vital to sectors such as advertising, with print materials beating radio and even television in terms of UK advertising expenditure.
Within the industry there are lots of roles, from pre-print designers and artworkers, to technicians who are involved in every step in the production of printed materials. As part of an apprenticeship in print, you can choose to specialise as a pre-press or press technician, and the work you undertake will reflect the area most suited to you.
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