Top 5 Benefits of the Apprenticeship Programme

Deciding where to go after school or when changing career is a big decision. Do you go to college, university, or begin an apprenticeship.

We firmly believe that the apprenticeship programme is the best route in to the workplace, offering experience, a qualification and a wage at the same time. Here are our top 5 reasons for why we’d recommend the apprenticeship programme to you.

1 - Earn while you learn:

Unlike college and university education, apprenticeships allow you to gain priceless qualifications while earning a stable income, giving you access to a life outside of education. This also means that you accrue no debt while learning a valuable skill, and with many companies looking to progress their workforce’s education, you may have the opportunity of completing a fully funded degree later.

2 - Gain experience:

In the job market, university graduates often suffer due to a lack of experience. This is because many industries value experience over qualifications. The apprenticeship programme allows you to gain both, improving your employability drastically. In fact, Simply Academy suggests that 85% of apprentices stay in employment, with 64% staying at the same company.

3 - Learn from the experts:

When completing an apprenticeship, you will be surrounded by people who understand the industry and its challenges. This means that you will have the opportunity to learn first hand from experts in your field, watching them work and receiving advice on how you can fast track your way to success during and after your apprenticeship.

4 - Gain an industry recognised qualification:

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive an industry recognised qualification which will open the door to progress your career up to degree level. Not only this, but a qualification in your field will certify your experience, aiding future employment opportunities.

5 - Avoid classroom style learning:

If you enjoy being hands on, an apprenticeship is the perfect way to progress your learning without being stuck in a classroom. Although classroom learning will often still create part of your apprenticeship, it’s a small fraction compared to the time spent in the workplace.

If you would like to learn more about some of the apprenticeship programmes we have to offer, click the link below –

https://heta.co.uk/engineering-apprenticeships

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