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A letter to my first-year self: what advice would I give?

My first year as a Degree Apprentice has flown by – I remember the first few weeks so well, from being introduced to the office environment to beginning the first few modules at University. I instantly saw what it would be like to balance... Read more

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Life as a Degree Apprentice: Month 15

With A-Level Results Day and Clearing at the forefront, it's safe to say that August has not been quiet. In between holidays, I have been doing everything I can to make sure to contribute to hitting targets. This involved cross-team support as... Read more

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Apprentice innovator, collaborator and quantity surveyor

Joining Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin group, as an apprentice quantity surveyor, I knew that the challenges and learning experiences would give me a great start to my career. But I never expected that the journey would be so... Read more

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Apprentice Story – Alice

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Meet two of our award winning Apprentices

National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. Meet two of our award-winning apprentices at Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin group.Jordan Larkin(above right) is a highways... Read more

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Degree apprenticeships for the built environment professions

I enjoyed my A levels in maths, further maths, physics and chemistry, but the school system appeared to assume that if you were academic, especially in STEM subjects, you’d head for university. From an early age I did have that expected... Read more

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Different Pathways Can Lead To The Same Place

Different pathways in higher education can lead to the same place...providing that you are aware of the end goal for your career. You need to find the best way for you to get there, whether that be through an apprenticeship, straight into work at... Read more

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Aecom: A Day In The Life Of An Apprentice

A-levels to Apprentice: my route into Transport PlanningLauren Larkin is an apprentice with infrastructure and engineering firm, AECOM. In this post she explains her route from sixth form into transport planning, what she works on and what she... Read more

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5 Ways To Boost Your CV Without Going To University

Your CV is the first thing employers will look at when they’re getting to know you and your relevant experience. It’s important to make a good impression.Even if university isn’t for you, there are still lots of ways to make sure... Read more

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Who Are Not Going To Uni?

About UsNot Going To Uni was founded in 2008 and has captured the imagination of not only students, but parents, teachers and career advisors.We are now the UK's leading websitededicated to helping school & college leavers make informed decisions about their future by showing the opportunities that exist outside of the traditional university route. These can include apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, gap years, traineeships and jobs.

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