Degree Apprenticeships The Sixth Formers’ Guide Welcome to The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships I ’m really pleased to introduce you to The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships , the essential guide for sixth form students, parents and careers advisers at schools and colleges. Every young person in the UK deserves to have professionals, tech companies are equipping young people with advanced digital skills, and the construction sector is developing a workforce with sustainability at its core. Employers get the vital skills they need, and you get to start your career with
the confidence that comes from learning and earning. That’s why we’ve made degree apprenticeships a key part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) – our plan to give young people a clear route into good jobs in our fastest-growing sectors. While the MBacc is rooted in Greater Manchester, the principle applies everywhere: every young person should have a pathway that links their education to the careers of the future. The Sixth Former’s Guide to Degree Apprenticeships shows
a clear line of sight to a good job. For some, that will mean university. For others, it will mean technical routes, or a blend of both. Degree apprenticeships bring these options together, giving you the chance to study for a degree or professional qualification while gaining real-world experience at the same time. They’re one of the best ways to get job-ready: you gain the skills employers need, a recognised qualification, and a salary from day one. At a time when sectors like digital, engineering, health and social care and the
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what degree apprenticeships offer, from real stories and employer examples, to tips on how to apply. If you’re reading this, unsure of what to do next, I’d urge you to keep an open mind and explore all that’s on offer. Degree apprenticeships can be a first-class route into a great career.
green economy are in high demand for new talent, degree apprenticeships give you the opportunity to stand out. In Greater Manchester we’re already seeing the difference that degree apprenticeships can make. The NHS is training the next generation of health
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