Apprenticeships v’s University – convincing others

Written on 26th, September 2022

You’ve decided an apprenticeship is the path for you, but your parents think university is the only or best option. We can understand that they might be worried about whether this is the right choice, especially if they don’t know much about apprenticeships.

Here are some facts that you can share with your parents to convince them an apprenticeship is right for you.

• You get practical experience, you’ll be completing different activities and tasks in the workplace, while gaining theoretical knowledge in your studies, with the added benefit of learning from others as you work alongside professionals within finance/accounting teams.
• Apprenticeships are full-time jobs and employers invest in them and their apprentices to sculpt their future workforce and leaders.
• You get paid, so not only will you be earning while you learn, but the costs of the apprenticeship will be covered by your employer and the government, which means you won’t be in debt in the same way you would if you go to university.
• You gain a qualification, as well as gaining the practical skills needed for the job. The time spent studying can lead to achieving a professional qualification that can help when looking to progress after your apprenticeship.
• Employers love apprenticeships because they believe an apprentice is more committed and motivated and this can have a positive effect on the company’s workforce.
• Apprentices often progress quicker and onto Chartered/Certified status after completing their AAT studies and apprenticeship.
• All the big names are offering apprenticeships, from BBC to KPMG and TUI to Network Rail.

For more helpful information on accounting apprenticeships view and download ‘What? Why? Who? How? – your guide to becoming a accounting apprentice‘. When you’re ready to apply get in contact with us