In the adolescent stage when one is in the later years of High school, one is very eager to get out in the world and earn a living by doing some job.
But at the same time it is not possible to give up studies without completing it. In such conditions, sometimes frustration creeps in a lot of youngsters. So, while you are still studying, you can take up a part time job which can provide you with a decent earning and enough pocket money. At the same time, you can utilize your spare time for some fruitful purposes while makes you earn money as well as sharpens your skills and expertise which is beneficial for future. Whether one is looking for a first job while studying or for an individual who have started working but looking for a better prospect, it is the apprenticeship which can make to earn decent wages and make you earn new skills.
Apprenticeship is a mix of on the job training with classroom learning. It is the best method to hone your skills and the best part is that it gives you practical training under the expert guidance of qualified supervisors who make you do the work properly. Mere classroom learning is not very effective as it fails to give you any practical exposure. But an apprenticeship gives you knowledge, exposure to practical work and also enables you to earn money while you are still studying.
There are more than 150 apprenticeships available across various sectors and industries with a lot of scopes to be explored. So, one can choose an apprenticeship according to his or her field of study and interest. The apprenticeship ranges from nail servicing to nuclear engineering, sea fishing to scaffolding, carpentry to ceramics, manufacturing to architecture, etc. So, no matter whatever is your field of interest, you can always find an apprenticeship for yourself if you are willing to work while you are still studying. Apprenticeships can be divided into a number of subdivisions namely beauty and well being, energy, customer service, creative, charity and volunteering, construction, energy and electrical etc.
There are three major levels of apprenticeships. The first is the intermediate level apprenticeship which works towards the NVQ Level 2, key skills etc. The advanced level apprenticeship work towards the NVQ level 3 and learning based qualification like BTEC. Higher Level
apprenticeships work towards NVQ Level 4 mainly. An apprenticeship can provide you with all the three- money, qualification and training. All these three have high importance and significance in a life of a youngster. So, taking up an apprenticeship which only makes you gain and loose nothing.
