{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62b5dbfa9a5a480014bf745b/6793d83bae8b037c91e923e1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Degree and higher apprenticeships explained: earn while you learn | Episode 38","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62b5dbfa9a5a480014bf745b/1737989117183-1906f481-8c07-43b0-92a4-3ca180031499.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode 38: Degree &amp; Higher Apprenticeships - Earn and learn</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you weighing up whether to go to university or start an apprenticeship? In this episode, we bring together a panel of experts and students to explore both pathways, helping you make an informed decision about your future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We’ll cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The different types of apprenticeships and how they compare to university degrees.</li><li>Why apprenticeships can be a game-changer for young people starting their careers.</li><li>Common myths about apprenticeships – including job security, student life, and career flexibility.</li><li>Whether university offers experiences that apprenticeships can’t quite match.</li><li>Real-life insights from students and professionals who’ve taken both routes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And, as always, we’ll ask our panel: knowing what they know now, what advice would they give their younger selves when deciding between university and an apprenticeship?</p><p>If you're unsure about your next steps, this episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and real experiences to help you decide. Tune in now to find the right path for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><ul><li>Amy Allen, Project Manager, Apprenticeships Growth Project</li><li>Azara Blackwood, Apprenticeship Growth Progression Officer, Apprenticeships Growth Project</li><li>Rosie Glover, Law Student at Durham University and a member of the Uni Guide student panel</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Students, Parents, Carers and Teachers </strong>- please access these <strong>FREE</strong> resources:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Uni Taster Days</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://unitasterdays.com/students/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Students' Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/parents/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Parents’ Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/teachers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Teachers' Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/event-incentives/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University event incentive platform</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/jargonbuster/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University Jargon Buster</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/university-subject-guide-videos/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University Subject Guide Videos</a></p>","author_name":"The Uni Guide Podcast"}