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Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.

Do you want to start a career in the creative industries? The creative industries cover a whole host of careers, and apprenticeships too. From craftspeople, to TV, film and radio and everything in between. Whether you're looking to learn practical skills, media processes or management techniques, an apprenticeship in the creative industries can give you the qualifications and experience you need to set you up with a career for life.

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.

Are you eager to take on a career in engineering? Engineering apprenticeships offer students at all levels the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and real-world experience while on the path towards becoming a qualified engineer. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.

If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.

Get the circuitry right with a personal statement that powers up your good points, lets your knowledge shine, and shows what sparked your interest in electrical and electronic engineering.

Make sure you tailor your personal statement to the course you’re applying to and keep it personal, relevant, and reflective.

Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc

Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

Materials scientists and engineers are innovators and thinkers, so show admissions tutors you’ve got the right aptitude and passion to explore this subject at degree level.

Bring your personal statement to life by showing admissions tutors you’re a thinker and an innovator, with the right aptitude, passion, and knowledge for product design.

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor and Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, University of Manchester

Successfully completing an apprenticeship is a real achievement.