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Thinking about being different and choosing a path other than going to uni? Or are you currently working as an apprentice and want to talk to others in the same position?
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What types of conversation can I find in the Apprenticeships & alternatives forums?
Anything and everything related to Apprenticeships, School Leaver programmes, traineeships and sponsored degrees! Whether you have just started exploring your options or you are in the middle of an apprenticeship, pop in this forum to get your questions answered or help out others!
I would like to start a society in Apprenticeships & alternatives- how would I go about doing this?
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I had a look at these and most of the links seem to be directed at males, how about females?
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Hi all!
Come over and chat on my link as being a start-up Recruitment Agency looking for non-graduate students, who are innovative and looking for a better alternative, than sticking out in a course to get a degree that they might not get to even use properly in the proffessional world. Don't fear what you lack but what you can gain. Where I and my team are working to find the best solutions to getting you into work but not just any job. A proffessional career, that can allow you to express your true worth. So come along and start the convo! I look forward to hearing from yourself and getting you on the road to a real career!!!
Come over and chat on my link as being a start-up Recruitment Agency looking for non-graduate students, who are innovative and looking for a better alternative, than sticking out in a course to get a degree that they might not get to even use properly in the proffessional world. Don't fear what you lack but what you can gain. Where I and my team are working to find the best solutions to getting you into work but not just any job. A proffessional career, that can allow you to express your true worth. So come along and start the convo! I look forward to hearing from yourself and getting you on the road to a real career!!!
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Hi I am currently home studying with ICS learning AAT level 2 and looking for getting an apprenticeship or training to help me further my career can anybody suggest anything I am in my 30's so older than typical apprentice but I am hoping my age will not stop me from getting a career
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Amieowen,
You can do apprenticeships in a staggering number of disciplines that offer varied jobs. There are too many too list however below are a few links that will direct you to a website to search apprenticeships:
1. The government's own apprenticeship search portal - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
2. GetMyFirstJob - https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
3. Don't forget to search for apprenticeships of the inidividual websites of employers, they list many vacancies that don't alwayss appear on job boards like Indeed, Total jobs, Reed, Monster etc.
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You can do apprenticeships in a staggering number of disciplines that offer varied jobs. There are too many too list however below are a few links that will direct you to a website to search apprenticeships:
1. The government's own apprenticeship search portal - https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
2. GetMyFirstJob - https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
3. Don't forget to search for apprenticeships of the inidividual websites of employers, they list many vacancies that don't alwayss appear on job boards like Indeed, Total jobs, Reed, Monster etc.
hamza ahmad luton 786 hertfordshire hamzaahmad786
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Hi everyone!
I can see that you are looking into University alternative career options. I was in the same boat 2 years ago when deciding what to do after sixth form as I wanted to further my studies but didn’t want the huge amount of uni debt that came with it.
I came across QA apprenticeships through a friend, and knew it was the right option for me. An apprenticeship is a great way to get a job, experience and qualifications (up to a degree) all debt free.
After one year, I have graduated with my L3 digital marketing apprenticeship, have professional work experience working on a variety of projects with senior managers and now have a full-time job!
If you are interested, It would be worth looking into some of the apprenticeship programmesQA offer.
As an apprentice grad, I am happy to help answer any questions you may have about apprenticeships to help you make the right career choice so, drop us a message on our profile if you'd like to have a chat or reply to our message on this thread
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I can see that you are looking into University alternative career options. I was in the same boat 2 years ago when deciding what to do after sixth form as I wanted to further my studies but didn’t want the huge amount of uni debt that came with it.
I came across QA apprenticeships through a friend, and knew it was the right option for me. An apprenticeship is a great way to get a job, experience and qualifications (up to a degree) all debt free.
After one year, I have graduated with my L3 digital marketing apprenticeship, have professional work experience working on a variety of projects with senior managers and now have a full-time job!
If you are interested, It would be worth looking into some of the apprenticeship programmesQA offer.
As an apprentice grad, I am happy to help answer any questions you may have about apprenticeships to help you make the right career choice so, drop us a message on our profile if you'd like to have a chat or reply to our message on this thread

Amrit
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What do u need to do to get a degree apprenticeship- apparently it's nearly impossible and you will need to be favourable in the eyes of the employer.
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What do u need to do to get a degree apprenticeship- apparently it's nearly impossible and you will need to be favourable in the eyes of the employer.
What do u need to do to get a degree apprenticeship- apparently it's nearly impossible and you will need to be favourable in the eyes of the employer.
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I would like to do a chemical engineering apprenticeship, but where is the best place to look? I have tried contacting employers but I get a generic reply stating to look at that section of their website. I want to actually have a conversation! Is anyone able to help me please?
I would like to do a chemical engineering apprenticeship, but where is the best place to look? I have tried contacting employers but I get a generic reply stating to look at that section of their website. I want to actually have a conversation! Is anyone able to help me please?
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Hi,
Have you tried searching on the .GOV.UK website, I'll leave the link below. The search page holds thousands of vacancies. By using key words, (e.g. Chemical engineering) your location and willingness to travel (e.g10-20miles) it will bring up live vacancies available within that area and relating to your key words
Good luck!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
apprenticeshipsearch
Have you tried searching on the .GOV.UK website, I'll leave the link below. The search page holds thousands of vacancies. By using key words, (e.g. Chemical engineering) your location and willingness to travel (e.g10-20miles) it will bring up live vacancies available within that area and relating to your key words

Good luck!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
apprenticeshipsearch
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Hi,
Have you tried searching on the .GOV.UK website, I'll leave the link below. The search page holds thousands of vacancies. By using key words, (e.g. Chemical engineering) your location and willingness to travel (e.g10-20miles) it will bring up live vacancies available within that area and relating to your key words
Good luck!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
apprenticeshipsearch
Hi,
Have you tried searching on the .GOV.UK website, I'll leave the link below. The search page holds thousands of vacancies. By using key words, (e.g. Chemical engineering) your location and willingness to travel (e.g10-20miles) it will bring up live vacancies available within that area and relating to your key words

Good luck!
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/
apprenticeshipsearch
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Is there anyway of getting into STEM careers via an apprenticeship or does it have to be through academia?
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Is there anyway of getting into STEM careers via an apprenticeship or does it have to be through academia?
Is there anyway of getting into STEM careers via an apprenticeship or does it have to be through academia?
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I'm on a software engineering apprenteship so they do exist. I guess it depends what STEM subject or role you're interested in.
I'm on a software engineering apprenteship so they do exist. I guess it depends what STEM subject or role you're interested in.
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Hi guys,
Anyone at the Career unlocked stage for the PWC school leaver scheme in assurance, if so what's it like and how is the numerical and abstract reasoning. I have already practiced the tests on the website-is it like that or harder?
Thanks and good luck for those applying
Anyone at the Career unlocked stage for the PWC school leaver scheme in assurance, if so what's it like and how is the numerical and abstract reasoning. I have already practiced the tests on the website-is it like that or harder?
Thanks and good luck for those applying

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Welcome to Apprenticeships & alternatives to uni! 
Thinking about being different and choosing a path other than going to uni? Or are you currently working as an apprentice and want to talk to others in the same position?
It's all in here for you!

What types of conversation can I find in the Apprenticeships & alternatives forums?
Anything and everything related to Apprenticeships, School Leaver programmes, traineeships and sponsored degrees! Whether you have just started exploring your options or you are in the middle of an apprenticeship, pop in this forum to get your questions answered or help out others!
I would like to start a society in Apprenticeships & alternatives- how would I go about doing this?
If you would like to start up a society of your own, such as The Apprentices 2016 or School Leaver Applicants, all you need to do is set up a thread as normal with info on what the society will be all about and simply alert a member of the Community Team or Support Team and we can highlight the thread for you.
Check out our most popular Apprenticeships & alternatives to uni threads!
British Gas trainee smart meter expert
Jaguar/Land Rover apprenticeship scheme
KPMG apprenticeship scheme
Apprenticeships with BT
IBM Apprenticeship
Can you quit an apprenticeship?
Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship
Got any other questions?
Our lovely Support Team are about to help with any questions you might have- you can spot them by their purple usernames!


Thinking about being different and choosing a path other than going to uni? Or are you currently working as an apprentice and want to talk to others in the same position?
It's all in here for you!

What types of conversation can I find in the Apprenticeships & alternatives forums?
Anything and everything related to Apprenticeships, School Leaver programmes, traineeships and sponsored degrees! Whether you have just started exploring your options or you are in the middle of an apprenticeship, pop in this forum to get your questions answered or help out others!
I would like to start a society in Apprenticeships & alternatives- how would I go about doing this?
If you would like to start up a society of your own, such as The Apprentices 2016 or School Leaver Applicants, all you need to do is set up a thread as normal with info on what the society will be all about and simply alert a member of the Community Team or Support Team and we can highlight the thread for you.
Check out our most popular Apprenticeships & alternatives to uni threads!
British Gas trainee smart meter expert
Jaguar/Land Rover apprenticeship scheme
KPMG apprenticeship scheme
Apprenticeships with BT
IBM Apprenticeship
Can you quit an apprenticeship?
Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship
Got any other questions?
Our lovely Support Team are about to help with any questions you might have- you can spot them by their purple usernames!

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I am second year in college and i am looking for an apprenticeship in Hairdressing and i was wondering if anyone knows where any apprenticeships are for Hairdressing level 2?.
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