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Successfully completing an apprenticeship is a real achievement.

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John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

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