Why apprenticeships offer a chance to earn and learn
RESULTS day is here, so what’s your next move? Whether you’ve got the exam grades you were hoping for or not, there are a whole range of options available to you and the apprenticeship route could be one of them.
Apprenticeships offer excellent opportunities for school or college leavers to work towards gaining nationally recognised Level 2-5 qualifications in a variety of industries, while gaining invaluable skills and experience in the work place.
Anyone who is over 16, living in Wales and not in full-time education can apply.
If you like the idea of combining learning with earning and gaining on-the-job experience, then an apprenticeship or traineeship through ACT could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Rated as great by 96% of learners, ACT delivers excellent results with 6,500 Welsh learners a year accomplishing their goals and aspirations through fully funded apprenticeships.
Stella Vasiliou from Cardiff is just one of thousands of young people who is now flourishing in a career she loves and achieving her potential.
Stella attempted college twice but left realising the classroom wasn’t the right learning environment for her.
Through ACT she discovered work-based learning pathways and a whole range of career options that she previously didn’t know existed, as well as a passion for construction.
Stella chose to complete a traineeship in construction with ACT, which completely transformed her life and later led to her securing an apprenticeship placement.
Traineeship routes are a fantastic pre-apprenticeship training programme that prepares 16-18 year olds for the world of work.
Stella said: “I recommend the different career opportunities ACT offers as there’s so many you can choose, and it’s a really great environment to learn in.
“I prefer working on the job and my traineeship involved interacting with lots of different people and learning so many new skills in a hands-on way.
“I’ve learnt that I can do anything I put my mind to. It really is the best thing that’s ever happened to me – I feel like a better person because of it.”
Applying for an apprenticeship through ACT offers you the chance to connect with more than 1,100 businesses and the opportunity to learn in a working environment that leaves you with the skills needed to thrive in the workplace.
Unlike university, you can enrol throughout the year and potentially earn as much as £25,000! This explains why more than 850,000 young people are making the choice to kick-start their career with an apprenticeship.
What are you waiting for? Take control of your future and apply now.
■ For more information, or to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship, visit acttraining.org.uk. Alternatively, search ACT Training on Facebook and join the live Q&A today.