As the academic year is draws to a close and the dreaded question ‘Whats your plan next?’ comes at you from all directions, its the perfect time to discover the great opportunities offered by apprenticeship programs!
Here are some of the great benefits of being an apprentice can bring you:
Apprenticeship offers valuable experience while you learn. According the Prospects UK, 96% of university graduates interviewed claims to have faced barriers due to the need for work experience while looking for a job. You can gain leverage by working, accumulating skills, gaining experience whilst learning at the same time!
A significant number of candidates on an apprenticeship program started at an advanced or higher level! Apprenticeships are often viewed not as good as a degree but in fact, it can offer an amplitude of opportunities and better job prospects.
Thanks to the Apprenticeship Levy, most of the apprenticeship programs are free. Saving you from the burden of accumulating student loan. You also get paid whilst working so it’s a win-win situation!
Apprenticeship programs can vary its length from as short as a year, all the way up to six years. This flexibility means that if you’re still exploring your career options, you can still participate without the pressure of committing to one.
Candidates can apply for an apprenticeship program as young as 16 years old. This gives them a head start in the job market, earning and progressing within the career much earlier than the graduates!
If you feel like university isn’t the right fit for you, don’t worry! Remember, it’s not the ideal path for everyone. However, if you are interested in exploring alternative opportunities that can be equally rewarding, consider checking out the link below!
