“Should I consider a Degree Apprenticeship?”

The Careers Department’s evening event on February 1st introduced students and parents to Degree Apprenticeships.

The landscape has changed on degree apprenticeships: when we first presented on these in 2018, information was hard to find and opportunities were limited in number. Now at the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week on 6th February, the Education Minister has announced that from 2024 apprenticeships will be an equal feature on UCAS as part of school leaver applications. It’s clear apprenticeships are going to make universities work harder to justify the investment in a traditional degree.

Mrs K. Norris (Careers Officer)

Speakers included:

Luke Smith (OP22) who secured a place on PwC’s unique Flying Start Degree Apprenticeship programme.

Solution engineer apprentices from VMWare, also studying Digital and Technology Solutions (IT Consultant) at the University of West London.

Architect Harbinder Birdi, who lectures at Cambridge University on large-scale projects, illustrated why degree apprenticeships represent excellent value for money – for both the investor (employer) and consumer (student)

The degree apprenticeship talk was highly informative and inspiring. It presented a variety of apprenticeships, from the logical economics and business sectors all the way to more creative, architecture routes. Having been apprehensive at the idea of degree apprenticeships, both my parents and I were surprised at their appeal, and it is something I now see myself pursuing.

Chiara Padovan (L6)

The Degree Apprenticeship talk was an opportunity for me to listen to, and question, a person who is doing one. The information we received that evening varied from the split between work and university to debunked myths surrounding the topic. It was nice to get a clear view of how Degree Apprenticeships function and their incredible benefits, such as having your degree paid for and gaining valuable work experience at a young age. After attending the evening, I would say I have a much better image of where I can see myself going with a Degree Apprenticeship in the future.

Stefan Krunic (L6)

UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge

Congratulations to the twelve students who received Gold awards in this term’s UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge, particularly to Helena Ramsden (U5) who was awarded the Best in School certificate.