Apprenticeships

It’s not always easy trying to manage your day-to-day life. With such chaotic schedules there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day – let alone being an apprentice working and studying at the same time. If you are considering an apprenticeship, you are definitely going to have your hands full. Read more for 5 top tips on how to balance your time during an apprenticeship. 1. To-Do Lists To-Do lists are without a doubt one of the best and most effective methods for allowing you to maximize your time throughout the day. Make sure that you start…

Apprenticeship Advice Previous Next An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level. Resilience is the key attribute to adopt when starting to look into apprenticeships. They can be highly competitive and difficult to get into and, even when successful, may necessitate a lifestyle change when you start.However, never lose sight of…

Is an Apprenticeship really for me? Apprenticeship or University- its your choice When you're about to leave school or if you're thinking about what career path you want to go down it is a big decision- we've all been there!Hearing about various routes you can take, whether it be university or an apprenticeship, then how to go about it,  can be a little stressful and a scary process if you have no idea where to begin. That is why I suggest always to do your own research and be consistent with your approach!From a young age it's drilled into us…

Congratulations! You've finally made it! You interview endlessly, build your industry knowledge, and apply to everything. But what do you do next?  Keep reading because I have all the best tips for you!   As a Digital Marketing Apprentice (working in paid social media) I had the opportunity to join a small team, which means my workload is quite full. When I had free time, I would have learned more platform skills and industry knowledge and made my life way easier. Now, I am aware of what I would do differently, so you don't have to make the same mistakes! Understanding your…

No matter what stage in your life you are at, if you want to take your education to the next level, you will always have the question in your mind. University or an Apprenticeship? I will explain to you why an apprenticeship is better in most cases. Read on as I explain why an Apprenticeship is the right way to go... Things to know about Apprenticeships You can be any age over 16 to start an apprenticeship as long as you are not in full-time education.There are hundreds of different Apprenticeships for different roles Although the minimum wage is currently…

It's difficult to know what steps to take next if you're not going to university. But long gone are the days where going to university was the only route to success within the working world. You can take an apprenticeship in just about any field these days from tattooing to digital marketing. Here are 3 reasons why you should become an apprentice and kickstart your career. You get an introduction to the working world, and learn useful on the job skills Doing an apprenticeship means that you will get a great introduction to the working world, as well as kick…

Univeristy vs Apprenticeship- which is better? A debate that is old as time. Although one may be more popular whats more suitable for you? 37.9% of UK school leavers in 2021 chose to pursue higher education- yet again another increase from the year before. With more career paths than ever before- do most really need a degree? The answer to that question is no- in fact only around 24/38% of job roles in the UK require a degree, so why do most still go to university? A study conducted by what uni  detailed 13 reasons why students went to university, most…