4 Apprenticeship Experiences vs. University
05
Aug
By Renee Dacres
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4 Apprenticeship Experiences vs. University

Will an apprenticeship or university be right for you? I can’t pretend to know that answer. You thought I would right? Unfortunately not. But I've been to university and ended up doing a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship after I graduated. Maybe I can help you make the decision that's right for you . I went to university with a very clear idea of what I wanted to study: Creative Writing. I suited the academic environment, but I think I became too comfortable in it. So much so, that I left university with all of two summer internships under my belt. This…
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05
Aug
By Joey Haimes
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Why going to the university is no longer the ultimate choice

We have been at the point (or at least getting to the point) were A-Levels are fast approaching, and it's time to decide where you want to go in future. I would like to say this point brings us to a cross road, however the way it has always been presented, was to take a singular path towards university, the cross road wasn't whether to go to university or not, but what course to do. The reality is, at that stage of life, you have no clue what you want to do as a career, and in fact only 27 percent of…
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Level 3 Apprenticeships – where to start…
05
Aug
By Ciara Smith
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Level 3 Apprenticeships – where to start…

Interested in Level 3 Apprenticeships, but don't know where to start? Searching for one can be exhausting to say the least. But don't worry, this blog will tell you all you need to know about Apprenticeships, and give you some handy tips on how to begin your search. Firstly, what is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experience, earning an industry-recognised qualification at the end. Typically, apprenticeships are viewed as an alternative to university, but they can be undertaken by anyone as long as they're over the age of 16 (applies…
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04
Aug
By Hadeeka Hussain
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Why did I choose to go down the route of an apprenticeship instead of university?

My Story which leads me to a Digital Marketer- My name is Hadeeka, and I will be summing up my story of how I landed a digital marketing apprenticeship for one of the leading media companies in the world and why I chose to go down this route. I’m sure most of you would agree that growing up we are taught the norm is finishing college / doing A-levels and going to university to become a graduate. Growing up I was never made aware that there are alternative routes after finishing school instead of the traditional route of university. Due…
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02
Aug
By Maks Dombrovskij
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Can an apprenticeship jump-start your dream career?

In the past the most common way to begin a career used to be getting a university degree. Undertaking it would mean 3-4 years of classroom-style lectures, 5 digit loan and no job guarantee. Don't get me wrong, this is still the best route for some industries, nevertheless more and more college graduates started choosing an apprenticeship route instead. Currently there are over 150,000 employers offering apprenticeships in over 170 industries within the UK, and the numbers are increasing every year! But first, what is an apprenticeship, and why could this be an important stepping stone for you? What is…
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28
Jun
By Joanna Bradley
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Apprenticeships: Digital Marketing

Making the right choice Most people are unaware that there are other options other than university as schools do not educate students on this due to university being the popular choice among people. Although apprenticeships are becoming more popular, there are still many people who do not know there is this other option for them. Understanding that there are other options beside university is crucial for those people who feel better suited to working from the get-go. People who are not suited to university may feel trapped into applying due to pressure from their school or parents or they are…
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23
Jun
By Ollie Burton
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Apprenticeships, a step in the right direction?

We've all been there, actively searching the depths of the internet, looking for that dream job. With the pressure of going to University, getting a well paid job and becoming vastly successful, there's no wonder why you're here. One option that's often swept under the rug is Apprenticeships. But why are they good, and if so, are they good for you? With a 26% increase in Apprenticeship starts from 2018, what's the reasons behind this? The big, blinding benefits of Apprenticeships Marvelous Money One benefit we can all agree on is the wages. Albeit lower than the typical nine till…
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23
Jun
By Collette Pratt
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Is an Apprenticeship the right option for me?

Leaving school and don't know what to do? Stuck in a dead end job and want to upskill within a new industry? Know that University just ISN'T for you? Could an Apprenticeship be the right option for you? A lot of us have been there at some point. It can feel overwhelming not knowing what path to go down to ensure success for the future. So here's the million dollar question... Could an Apprenticeship be for you? Studies show that over 90% of apprentices will get a job or go into further education within 1 year of completing their apprenticeship,…
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