GCSE Results Day has arrived. On August 25, thousands of students across the country, will be considering their options for the future.
Although A-levels remain the traditional route taken for post-16 education, there are several alternatives that students can consider. Here is our guide to apprenticeships, BTECs, NVQs, and traineeships.
Apprenticeships
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships combine study with practical training on the job, and provide an excellent alternative to A-levels.
- Students are thrown immediately into working-life, able to learn directly from experienced staff.
- They will acquire job-specific skills in their chosen industry, whilst gaining a qualification in the process.
- Apprenticeships are paid: companies such as BAE Systems, for example, offer a starting salary of £34k on completion.]