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FAQs and MYTH BUSTING
“Apprenticeships are only for people who don’t perform well academically”
This could not be more wrong! While Apprenticeships offer a more ‘hands-on’ learning experience and practical approach, they are a fantastic opportunity for all kinds of people.
“Apprenticeships are only for manual or trade jobs!”
There are a wide range of Apprenticeship programmes available to choose from, some of the sectors include more hands-on roles. However, you can now get an Apprenticeship in over 1,500 different job roles, including business and finance.
“Apprentices are given all the boring tasks!”
74% of employers report that Apprentices helped them improve the quality of their product or service. These figures show that Apprentices are given the opportunity to work on exciting projects and contribute to real change.
“Apprenticeships don’t provide you with any useful qualifications!”
All Apprentices will finish their Apprenticeship with an industry-recognised qualification that they can carry with them for the rest of their career, Level 2 equates to GCSE, Level 3 to A-Levels, Level 4/5 to Higher Education Certificate.
“Apprenticeships are only for secondary school leavers!”
Apprenticeships are available for anyone over the age of 16 and approximately half of the Apprenticeships are started by people aged 25 and over. However, you can be any age to start an Apprenticeship.
“Apprentices have no scope for progression!”
According to government surveys, approximately 65% of Apprentices are hired on a permanent basis by their current employer after their programme has finished
and 85% remain in full-time employment, whether that’s at the same company or elsewhere.
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