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 gain a qualification, which in some cases, are equivalent to a degree – whilst being paid, makes apprenticeships more valuable to you and the company that provides the training. Whilst, University prepares your soft skills due it’s research, theory-based nature.
What If I’m Unsure of what to do?
Choose apprenticeships!
Choosing university not knowing what you want to do in the future will result in you having a huge dept that you will eventually have to pay back. According to Money Saving Expert,
“Many people earning over the £27,295/year threshold (2022/23) will never pay back their student debt within the 30 years. And lower earners won’t repay very much at all.”
What do employers really think?
Employers pride and invest in young people to be part of their company’s growth & projects!
Apprenticeships offers the opportunity for employers to find a diverse pool of talent that exists in other non-traditional demographics, and in the end more than 90% apprentices stay in their chosen field after the course ends!
Further Steps into Your Future
Most employers are interested in skills rather than qualification. According to Chairman of Career Ready, Anne Spackman,
“Qualification never count in the ‘top 5 things employers are looking for’ list.”
Stand out amongst graduates. Millions of people across the UK go to university every year. Joining apprenticeships will help you gain the hard skills and experience employers are looking for! The Apprenticeship Network can connect you to the right industry top leading companies and as a result, will help you take the right steps towards your future career.
Where do I sign up?!
Click here to start your journey today!
