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Cyber Security Analyst, Software Engineer, Chartered Manager – who would have thought that one-day apprenticeships would be designed around these roles and result in a full degree qualification?
Apprenticeships have come a long way. Today, apprenticeships are available in every industry sector and provide exciting, high-quality opportunities in all kinds of careers. You might be surprised at just how many degree apprenticeship opportunities there are and the exciting range of benefits they can offer you.
It’s a real, paid job with a structured learning and development programme. A degree apprenticeship offers a mixture of on- and off-the-job training that gives you the skills needed to get ahead in your chosen career and results in a full degree.
Did you know that apprenticeships aren’t just for new staff? If you’re currently in work, now’s the time to talk to your employer to see what they offer. We recommend starting with your line manager and perhaps also talking to someone in your HR department. If someone in your organisation would like more information about how we can work with them to deliver degree apprenticeships, they can speak to our business team on 0300 303 0122 or visit our apprenticeships website for employers.
If you’re not in work or are interested in an apprenticeship within a different organisation, visit www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship to see what's currently available. There are up to 28,000 apprenticeship vacancies on their site at any one time.
Myth 1: Apprenticeships are only for 16 year olds
47% of all new apprentices in 2019/20 were aged 25 and over.1
Myth 2: Apprentices are poorly paid
This is a common concern that’s generally untrue. Employers are on the lookout for the best candidates and are often willing to pay more to ensure they get top talent, particularly for degree apprenticeships.
Myth 3: They’re only for entry-level jobs
Degree apprenticeships provide a real opportunity to upskill and gain what you need to progress into a more senior role.
1UK Parliament: Apprenticeship statistics for England, March 2021
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