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Mar

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5 Key Benefits of being an Apprentice!

If you're considering a career change or just starting out in the workforce, you might want to consider an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships offer a range of benefits that can help you jumpstart your career and gain valuable skills and experience. Here are five benefits of choosing an apprenticeship as your career path. 1. Hands-on experience Apprenticeships provide you with practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field. Unlike traditional education programs, apprenticeships offer on-the-job training that allows you to learn and apply your skills in a real-world setting. This can give you a competitive edge when it comes to finding employment, as…

Jan

By Daniel Khan

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Are Apprenticeships the Future?

Altering Perceptions Every year over 750,000 students take their A Level exams, each individual with the aspiration of climbing up the ladder in their chosen fields, and ultimately becoming successful and indeed well paid. Up until recently, there only seemed to be two options: either go to university or into full time work. Due to the lack of choice, the decision seemed to be a fairly easy one, that was until apprenticeships rocked the boat. For some, when the word apprenticeship pops into mind, the preconception is that only those within blue collar or retail industries are benefitted by enrolling…

Why You Should Consider an Apprenticeship over University

Jan

By Charlotte Lawson

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Why You Should Consider an Apprenticeship over University

An apprenticeship course provides you with training and skills in a specific trade or profession whilst earning a wage. They are a good option when considering a new career or a complete career change and can be suitable for all ages once you have left school. Apprenticeships can last anywhere from one year to four years depending on the length of the training period and the type of work you're doing. In many cases they're shorter than university degrees. Plus, there is no debt included with an apprenticeship, so you have more freedom for later in life What are the…

Jun

By Janice Da Costa

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Uni or Apprenticeships: Next Big Steps

University shouldn't be your only choice! It’s the time of the year where you need to prepare for higher education – UCAS and student loan applications are to be submitted! Have you thought about Apprenticeships? The Apprenticeship Network offers varies opportunities for those looking to gaining knowledge & experience in varies industries across well-known and trusted brands & companies such as Vodafone, Co-Op, Facebook and many more. There are various levels of an apprenticeship from level 3, (A-level) to degree level apprenticeship qualifications. University vs Apprenticeship Apprenticeships offers a lot more in comparison to uni. The opportunity to progress, learn and…

Apr

By Kenya Young-Denton

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Thinking About Apprenticeships- Apprentice Edition

Thinking About Apprenticeships- Apprentice Edition Here at the Apprenticeship Network we strive ourselves to give out the best information on Apprenticeships to help both Apprentices and Employers. So with that being said here is a quick guide on what to do if you are thinking about Apprenticeship and what you can do to find the perfect resources to help you get hired. Step 1- Find Out What Your Good At I know when we try to think about what we're good at or enjoy it can be quite daunting but it does help when looking for an apprenticeship. Finding out…

Feb

By Rav Sharma

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Uni & Debt or Earning & Learning?

What to do next after school? Whether you are finishing up you A-levels, BTEC or college in general, thinking about what you wish to do next is always daunting. But have no fear the Apprenticeship Network is here! University is no longer the social norm. Students have spent around 15 years of their life in school. Spending another 3-4 years just doesn't sound appealing anymore. Work-based learning is a game changer. It's like test driving a career, and I have seen it in action with our registered apprenticeship programs for high school students.Kim Reynolds This is where apprenticeships come into…

Feb

By Siham Hussain

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Getting the most out of your apprenticeship

Starting a new role can be daunting and you want to make the most out of your role, especially as an apprentice on a contract. Apprenticeships can last anywhere from 12 months or more so it’s important to gain as much skills and knowledge as possible. Here are a few tips on getting the most out of your time. Tip 1: Building connections There are many workers within your company completing different roles daily. Whether there’s an area of work you’d like to get better in or explore other positions, connecting with others is a great form of building relationships.…