How much do you know about apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are a great opportunity to gain practical skills in the workplace while studying and can lead to a wide range of careers in geography. However, students are often less aware of the opportunities presented by apprenticeships than studying at university.
Working with , we’ve developed some new geography apprenticeship resources for student geographers around apprenticeships to answer common questions like:
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What is an apprenticeship?
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What are the different types of apprenticeship?
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How long do apprenticeships last?
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Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
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How do you choose an apprenticeship?
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How do you apply for an apprenticeship?
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How can I use geography in an apprenticeship?
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Why might you consider undertaking an apprenticeship instead of going to university?
There are many benefits of apprenticeships – on-the-job training, dedicated study time to work towards a qualification, receiving a salary, and working as part of a team, to name a few – with some people choosing to undertake an apprenticeship instead of going to university.