Should I encourage apprenticeships? Advice to parents on apprenticeships

September 9th, 2019

There is no doubt that there has been a stigma surrounding apprenticeships for a long time, with many claiming that apprenticeships are for “under-achievers,” or an alternative for those who cannot afford to study at university, and there seems to be little advice to parents on apprenticeships. However, apprenticeships have become an equally great opportunity…

The Stigmas Surrounding Apprenticeships

September 9th, 2019

Tackling the misconceptions and often stigmas surrounding apprenticeships is a high priority for the Solent Apprenticeship Hub team, as we are faced with a number of the same questions regularly or come across others at events who will ask us questions such as: ‘Aren’t apprenticeships for more vocational industries?’ or ‘I was told I am…

Why you should consider an apprenticeship as your next step

September 9th, 2019

So you have just completed your GCSE’s… Or your A-Levels… Or your BTEC… Or degree… Or you are at any stage in your life where you feel like you want a change in direction or career? I’m sure that you have considered a lot of different options depending on what level you are at and…