On Wednesday, we attended an in-person apprenticeship event in Solihull. We met hundreds of exciting talent looking at their next steps. Each year we find that school and college leavers are looking to kickstart their career through an apprenticeship. Meaning each year the competition grows stronger and stronger!
At the event we were frequently asked these two questions, and here are our answers:
1 – How to apply for an apprenticeship?
The easiest place to find most apprenticeships is on the Government’s Website (here), this is where a majority of apprenticeships are posted. Apprenticeships can also be advertised by on a training providers website and the employers website. Our vacancies are posted to both our website and the government’s, check them out here.
2 – Is University better than an apprenticeship?
This is the big question, and we are sorry to say but there is no definitive answer! We strongly believe that one route won’t suit everyone as each route will suit individuals differently. Apprenticeships and University aren’t the only options, you also have T-Levels, freelancing, work experience and other routes to a career in the creative industry.
The only way to know is by doing your own research, speaking to professionals and learning from individuals with experience of each route. From this you should be able to make an informed decision on which route would better suit you.
There are a lot of myths about apprenticeships, so during National Apprenticeship Week we aimed to do some myth busting. Check out our blog here!
