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Apprenticeships

Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You're an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave.

What are the benefits of an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are an exciting option - you get hands-on training and also the chance to put your skills into practice.

The interview process

If your application is successful, the employer will invite you for an interview. You may not have one if you’re upskilling with your current employer.

Alternatives to apprenticeships

Other career alternatives to apprenticeships, such as T levels and traineeships, may be more suitable.

 

 

Click here to visit the UK Government Website on applying for apprenticeships.

Click here to visit the Get In Go Far Official Apprenticeship website.

Click here to view Highbury College’s Live Apprenticeship Vacancies.

Click here for more information about Lockheed & Martin Apprenticeships.

Click here to visit the Amazing Apprenticeships website for information on Apprenticeship opportunities.

Click here to visit the 'PETA' website for apprenticeships in Engineering, Business, IT & Digital Skills.

Links from PETA for information:

 

Gap Years

The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year: Life-Changing Experiences

A gap year acts as a time-out—traditionally taken in between or after studies—to recharge and prepare for your next steps in life. For young Americans, taking a gap year is rapidly gaining popularity; Some schools even encourage their students to make time for self-development. One of the ways to do this is by taking a gap year. Several testimonies have demonstrated the advantages of taking a gap year, both individually and professionally. If you’re still undecided, let us convince you why you should spend a year abroad.

 

Top 10 Benefits of Taking a Gap Year: Time Well Spent

Exploring new countries is an especially rewarding way of spending your time off and has a lot of benefits: getting to know a different culture or learning a new language broadens your mind and endows you with valuable skills for your professional life.

Taking some time off to replenish your energy and to find new motivation has a positive impact on your academic performance. Although ‘gappers’ postpone their education during the year, they’re more than able to continue their studies afterwards and be at the same level as their peers one year later. In many cases, students who have taken some time off perform better academically than their peers who went straight to college.

Choosing the right career path and achieving academic success can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re fresh out of high school. A gap year allows you to acquire skills without the pressure of grades or deadlines—potentially preventing exhaustion or even burnout.

Experiences gained during a gap year can significantly spruce up your resumé. Linguistic ability, understanding different cultures, adaptability, independence, and good self-management are all benefits that help you to set yourself apart from other candidates. An internship abroad is a great asset in most career paths and volunteer work is held in great esteem in many businesses.

By travelling abroad, you get to immerse yourself in new cultures and see the world from a different point of view. Learning about cultural differences and adapting to the country’s traditions or cultural rules is a great skill.

Many students are under a lot of pressure to make potentially life-changing decisions. If you’re not yet sure what you want to do with your life, volunteer work or an internship abroad can help you to find your passion or develop your skills. Even if you decide to do something completely different, your time off during your gap year can help you realize many things about yourself that you may not have discovered otherwise.

Believe.
Achieve.
Succeed.