Apprenticeships can be a great alternative to university because they combine real-world work experience with formal study, giving learners a head start in their career without the financial burden of student debt.
Key benefits of apprenticeships include:
- Earn a salary while training – Instead of paying tuition fees, apprentices are paid by their employer, gaining income and qualifications at the same time.
- Gain practical, job-ready skills – Apprentices learn in a real workplace, meaning their skills are directly relevant to the role and industry they’re in.
- Avoid large student loans – Training costs are often covered by the employer or government funding, so apprentices finish without the financial pressure of university debt.
- Build your CV from day one – By the time university graduates are finishing their first degree, apprentices could already have years of professional experience plus a recognised qualification.
- Network within your industry – Working alongside experienced professionals means apprentices build valuable contacts who can open up future career opportunities.
- Pathway to higher qualifications – Many apprentices progress to higher-level qualifications (even degrees) later, with their employer often funding it.
Apprenticeships are essentially a ‘learn by doing’ route that can put apprentices ahead in both experience and earnings compared to the traditional university path.
Find out more about Premier Training’s range of accounting and finance apprenticeships here.
