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Apprenticeships and progression An Apprenticeship can be a route to gaining a degree You can do A levels and then progress to an Apprenticeship, or a BTEC. If you are lucky you can get an Apprenticeship with an employer who supports and funds you to achieve a degree You can also do an Apprenticeship and progress to university full time

Entry Requirements Many providers ask for maths and English GCSE grade C or above, however you can study for this alongside an Apprenticeship in some cases You can start an Apprenticeship at age 16, at 17 or 18 after studying at college or A levels, or over 19 after working or further study If you have a degree, your apprenticeship won’t be funded so your employer will have to pay for your course - and the good news is that some will!

Funding It is important to note that on an Apprenticeship you would not pay any training fees, your employer would fund these With a degree you would attend university 1 day a week and your employer would still pay you a wage throughout You don’t have to worry about getting a job at the end of your degree, as you will already be employed During your Apprenticeship your employer pays you for your college/university time as well as your salary.

Choices Work in groups to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of an Apprenticeship against full time University Discuss what would best suit you and your career path.

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