school leavers gap year

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could help me find some more paid apprenticeship schemes, I have heard of companies such as : Deloitte and the IBM futures scheme. However, I am worried that my A-levels (Geography, Spanish and English) don't necessarily match well with the purpose of the schemes.

any help would be super appreciated!

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Original post by JShxppard

Hi there,

First of all, all apprenticeship schemes are paid, though some more than others. More info here: https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions

Some companies, such as fortune 500 companies (e.g. Deloitte, IBM), do pay substantially more than SMEs, but they do indicate the salary in the job advert.

Also what your A-Levels are don't matter too much as long as you meet the minimum requirements, such as 3 A-Levels between A-C. What does matter though is how you gained relevant experience and certifications in the field you're applying for. For example, for a software apprenticeship you can demonstrate how you learnt to program various languages in your spare time.

Hope this helps!