National Apprenticeship Week

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week (6^th-12^th Feb), new research highlights the positive influence that participating in an apprenticeship has had on people’s careers.

Almost three-quarters (71%) of people who have studied or are currently studying an apprenticeship say the experience has enabled them to pursue their dream career. The main benefits apprentices stated were the ability of earning whilst learning (46%), as well as gaining real world experience (38%).

Research from The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) highlights that 2 in 5 (40%) of UK adults believe that school leavers should concentrate on combining learning with being paid as their main priority this year, followed by further education (22%), paid work (20%) and taking time out (7%).

Aston spoke to Anthony Clarke, business development manager at AAT.

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