Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships gives your child a hands on experience, a salary and the opportunity to gain qualifications while they work. Often an apprentice will be in the work place 4 days a week and in college 1 day a week. Apprenticeships cover a wide range of levels and some even allow your child to get a degree while they work.
Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of areas from accountancy to construction.
Your child should consider an apprenticeship if…
- They enjoy learning in a practical way
- They feel ready to go into the work place
- They know the area they would like to work in
They should consider alternatives if…
- They want to stay in full time education at a college or school
- They enjoy studying academic subjects in a classroom environment
- They don’t feel ready to go into a work environment
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