UCAS Parents' Podcast - Apprenticeships Today

Apprenticeships are on the rise, but are they right for your child? In this episode of the UCAS Parents' Podcast, host Jon Smith is joined by apprenticeship graduate Tash Tustin and careers adviser Gina Visram to explore how apprenticeships work, the industries offering them, and how they compare to university. From earning while learning to career progression, we answer key questions parents have. Tune in now to discover whether an apprenticeship could be the best path for your child! Want to know more as a parent? Sign up at https://www.ucas.com/parents-signup for expert advice straight to your inbox. And check out https://www.ucas.com/parents for further guidance. All our apprenticeship info is here: https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Ucasonlineofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:59 A typical week as a management apprentice 2:50 Balancing work and study as an apprentice 4:52 Apprenticeship levels explained 8:10 Where are the opportunities and how competitive is it? 17:30 Should you apply to apprenticeships and university? 22:32 Reflections on the apprenticeship experience 24:25 What to consider when starting your research 26:50 How parents can support their child