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An apprenticeship can open up a world of
opportunities and allow you to add a valuable
asset to your CV
If you want to get stuck into your career, receive training
and earn a wage at the same time, then an
apprenticeship may be the route for you. During the
course of your apprenticeship, you will be completing
coursework, meeting with your tutor for one-to-one
visits, and undertaking assessments. Once you finish
your apprenticeship and have gained your qualifications,
you may wonder what happens next. Here are some
options you could take:
Progress to a higher-level apprenticeship
To further your knowledge and skills, you may wish to
progress to the next level in your apprenticeship. For
example, after completing the Level 2 Early Years
Practitioner, you may be interested in completing the
Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. By gaining a
higher qualification, you will open up more career and
progression opportunities. You may also want to
progress internally inside your setting if you are
interested in leadership and management roles.
Full time position at your company
The vast majority of businesses will take on their
apprentices’ full time after completion of the course. By
undertaking an apprenticeship, you, as well as your
setting, will benefit from the skills and knowledge
acquired. Furthermore, childcare apprenticeships take
approximately 12-18 months which allows you to build
connections with your colleagues as well as becoming
familiar with practises in your setting.
Find a role at another company
On the other hand, you may want to use your
qualification as a stepping stone to other career
opportunities such as a primary school teacher, social
worker or play specialist. You may decide that the role
you did your apprenticeship in is not right for you but
that does not mean you cannot apply what you have
learnt to other roles and opportunities. Apprenticeships
give you valuable experience in a working environment
and you will have also developed transferrable skills
such as communication, teamwork, and problem
solving all of which will contribute to your employability.
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