Overview

Continuing our theme of apprenticeships this week, we’re going to look today at where – and when – you can find one … An apprenticeship is a paid job combined with relevant training and qualifications. It means that whilst you work for an employer, a training company or college works with you to help you get a nationally recognised qualification. Start by looking for advertised vacancies [...]

We’ve heard that apprenticeships are a chance to ‘earn while you learn’, but it might appeal more if we described them as opportunities to ‘learn while you earn’ as an apprenticeship is essentially a paid job with compulsory training, learning and nationally-recognised qualifications attached. An apprenticeship can include a level 2 or 3 qualification, equivalent to GCSEs and A-levels, but also a full degree or professional [...]