Degree apprentices are celebrating the benefits of combining paid work with university-level study.
As part of National Apprenticeships Week from February 9 to 15, apprentices at the University of Chichester have been reflecting on their journeys through the programme, which allows them to spend part of the week learning at university while gaining hands-on experience in the workplace.
Finn, an electronic and electrical engineering apprentice, said: "I applied through the government website with no hassle and got an interview a couple of weeks later with the company where I work now."
Apprentices do not pay tuition fees - these are covered by their employer under the government apprenticeship scheme.
Ivan, a software engineering apprentice, said: "It allows me to continue working and have an income while studying.
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"I couldn’t have stopped working for three years, the return on investment would not have been worth it for me."
Clare, a nursing associate apprentice, encouraged others to consider the degree apprenticeship route.
She said: "Go for it, you will not regret it.
"You’ll meet like-minded people, gain a wealth of knowledge and gain a qualification while earning money."
The University of Chichester offers degree apprenticeships in a variety of fields, including data science, engineering, business and social care.
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