In this ask an apprentice Q&A – we have asked one of the apprentices we have helped, to answer some frequently asked questions. This is to educate everybody and give us an insight as to what being on an apprenticeship is like, from the perspective of an apprentice
I chose an apprenticeship because I already had an idea of which career path I wanted to take; this was accessible through the level 3 apprenticeship route. I wanted to be earning money, an academic qualification and gain on the job experience.
The best thing about being an apprentice is being able to learn and earn, simultaneously. For me, this was a better choice than studying for multiple college A-levels and trying to find a part time job. I feel as if I am on the fast track to the career in digital marketing that I had dreamed of.
The pro’s of being an apprentice are: