The difference between higher and degree apprenticeships

Despite contrary belief, apprenticeships aren’t always easy.Painted as a period of training that equips you with a niche set of skills and invaluable industry experience, many students opt for an apprenticeship to acquire practical skills and earn a egular pay cheque.Reporting to TES News, 22 year old Chantelle Koutsou joined the Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as an apprentice in 2016.Acknowledging the hard work required, Chantelle would still recommend an apprenticeship to others.“They’re a great way to learn while earning some money as you go. You don’t have to feel pressured to go to university or college just because everyone around you is doing it. In my apprenticeship, I got lots of support and felt part of the crew from day one,” she explains.But while you’re searching for yours, it’s useful to know the difference between the two main styles. Taking from one to five years to complete, a higher apprenticeship is equally funded between the government and your employer.