The Hit List GCSE Surgery Podcast 2024 with EKC Group
EP4: APPRENTICESHIPS
Episode Summary
Welcome to the Hit List GCSE Surgery podcast 2024, where we guide you through education's next steps. In this episode, host Ben Pearce discusses apprenticeships with Karen Wheeler from East Kent Colleges Group. Apprenticeships offer practical learning and pay while training on the job 80% of the time and studying at college for the remaining 20%.
Episode Notes
THE HIT LIST GCSE SURGERY 2024 with EKC GROUP
Episode 4 - Apprenticeships
Key Points Discussed:
Understanding Apprenticeships:
- Practical hands-on learning with 80% work placement.
- Earn while you learn model; no debt accumulation.
Differences from Other Study Routes:
- Salary aspect emphasised – starting at £6.40/hour for ages 16-18.
- Increases in pay upon reaching age 18 or entering a second year.
Employer Benefits:
- Investment in future workforce development.
- Filling skill gaps due to retiring professionals.
Apprenticeship Options & Support:
- Over hundreds of options available across various sectors.
- EKC offers around 37 courses across six colleges with industry-experienced trainers.
Career Progression Post-apprenticeship:
- Aim for long-term employment post-training period.
- Opportunities within businesses to climb up the career ladder.
Deciding if Apprenticeships are Right For You:
- Advice on settling into roles before formal enrolment in programs.
- Sharing success stories as examples of career pathways through apprenticeships.
Eligibility and Accessibility: – Addressing barriers such as maths and English grades requirements but also providing support where needed.
Listener Takeaways:
- Gain insights into earning potential during training periods
- Understand employer motivations behind hiring apprentices
- Explore a wide range of industries offering diverse apprentice opportunities
- Learn about the supportive environment provided by EKC's team
- Discover qualifications achievable through different levels of apprenticing