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APPRENTICESHIP/ASSISTANCE:

ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
You receive a practical experience rather than an Time consuming and some apprenticeships want
academic one as you are already in the workplace you to be willing to travel long distances
You are earning money while you are learning People may think the wages are low for a full-time
apprenticeship
You receive coaching lessons and support from Once you have signed a contract with a company, if
experienced people with excellent industry you feel you are not enjoying it you cannot leave
experience as they understand that is a big jump until your contract expires
from school
Whatever company you work for, they will be a Some companies are known to ‘gofer’ which means
good reference to have on your CV if you progress giving the apprenticeships unpleasant tasks that the
further into the industry professional does not want to do – therefore leading
to not enjoying your experience

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