Apprenticeships combine paid work, training, and part-time study.
There is a wide range of apprenticeships available to suit a range of people. They are ideal if you have a clear idea what career path you want to pursue. UK apprenticeship programmes provide you with practical, on-the-job training, and classroom-based instruction.
- There are four levels available, including higher apprenticeships and the new degree apprenticeships.
- Apprenticeships are available across a wide range of industries, and many high quality, prestigious companies offer them.
- You'll get structured learning over the course of your apprenticeship.
- Earn while you learn – you get paid a wage and there are no student fees (training costs are funded by the government and the employer).
Things to consider
- Are you confident you know what career area and job role you want to go into?
- Can you balance academic study and work commitments?
- Competition for apprenticeships can be tough – there are limited places available, and these are sometimes given to people already in work.