This National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is based on the theme "Skills for Life" and what better time to go back to the basics about apprenticeships and whether they are a good choice for you.
National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
So... this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, Gina Visram - career coach and consultant and host of this podcast explores "What is an apprenticeship and is it a good option for me?"
If you are a student on your early careers journey - this is actually a question you should ask yourself at least once. In exploring your options on your education towards employment / entrepreneurship journey - it is important to consider the variety of pathways... apprenticeships included.
What is an apprenticeship?
- An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences
- It involves on the job training and at least 20% of their working hours completing class room based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
This episode of the Dive Into Your Career explores this topic and recommends some resources including:
- Website: The National Apprenticeship Week 2024
- Website: UCAS
- Website: Amazing Apprenticeships
- Website: Rate My Apprenticeship
- Website: Not Going to Uni
- Website: Government (Gov.Uk) apprenticeship site
- Website / Course: The Career People - Apprenticeship Academy
- Website / Online course: All things careers - Degree Apprenticeship Academy
- Book: Understanding Apprenticeships: A Student Guide (Ben Rowlands)
Enjoy this exploration of apprenticeships and whether this can be a good opportunity for you...
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