St Helens and Knowsley Community College | Essential Guide to Apprenticeships 2024

BUSTERS MYTH MYTH I CAN JOIN COLLEGE TO DO AN APPRENTICESHIP WITHOUT AN EMPLOYER. BUSTED Wrong. Before you join us, youmust have an employer before you are able to start an apprenticeship. If you don’t already have one lined up, our recruitment teamcan help youwith your search. MYTH APPRENTICESHIPS ARE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ACHIEVED POOR GRADES AT GCSE. BUSTED Wrong. Apprenticeships are another further education route. It is a type of learning for those that want to get into employment rather than develop a career through study alone. MYTH I CAN’T GO TO UNIVERSITY IF I COMPLETE AN APPRENTICESHIP. BUSTED Wrong. You can still progress with an apprenticeship and you could still choose to go on to university upon completion of a level 3 apprenticeship. All the qualifications you’ll work towards arewell recognised by universities and there are nowdegree level apprenticeships too. MYTH YOU CAN ONLY COMPLETE AN APPRENTICESHIP FOR A CAREER IN A TRADE. BUSTED Wrong. Apprenticeships span several industries including professional positions such as digital marketing assistant, business administrator and IT technician specialist. MYTH APPRENTICESHIPS ARE BADLY PAID. BUSTED Wrong. The great thing about an apprenticeship is that you earn a wagewhile also gaining your qualification. You’ll earn aminimumof £158.40 per week (as of April 2023). MYTH I NEED EXPERIENCE TO GET AN APPRENTICESHIP. BUSTED Wrong. Apprenticeships provide an opportunity for you to develop your work experience and gain skills related to the industry to help you progress. Employers recognise applicants won’t necessarily have previous work experience. 21