Career progression
Myth: When joining a company as an apprentice, it is hard to progress
Fact: Quite the opposite! Some people start off doing a lower-level apprenticeship as an entry point into an industry, because once they get their foot in the door, the sky is the limit. This is why apprenticeships are a fantastic option - you get to decide where you go, because you have your professional qualifications and a wealth of work experience under your belt.
There's also the option to undertake additional apprenticeships alongside your career that will help you grow and develop as you progress.
Myth: Apprentices don't get promoted to a full-time staff member after they complete their apprenticeship
Fact: Over 90% of apprentices are offered permanent employment either during their apprenticeship or upon completion.
Those who do move on have usually secured roles where they can command bigger salaries and be given more responsibilities.
To find out more visit UCAS's page on What happens at the end of an apprenticeship?
Myth: Degree apprenticeships are not as prestigious as a university degree
Fact: You'll be working towards the same academic standards as students that aren't on an apprenticeship, plus you'll gain hands-on experience, something that regular university students don't have. Degree level apprenticeships can be offered by reputable companies, such as the NHS, the Bank of England, BT and Morgan Sindall.
You can visit our apprenticeship vacancies page for links to apprenticeship searches to see what's out there.
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The other great benefit of a degree level apprenticeship is that you'll have no tuition fees to pay as the apprenticeship is being paid for by your employer!
