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There is a growing range of apprenticeships — giving you the opportunity to enter careers in industries such as computer science, engineering, construction, to retail and accountancy. Find out about exploring your options, and how to search and apply for an apprenticeship in Northern Ireland.

There is a wide range of apprenticeships for hundreds of job roles in Scotland — giving you the opportunity to enter careers in anything from engineering and boat building, to veterinary nursing and accountancy.

There is a wide range of apprenticeships for over 1,500 job roles — giving you the opportunity to enter careers in anything from engineering and boat building, to veterinary nursing and accountancy. Find out about exploring your options, and how to search and apply for an apprenticeship in Wales.

Think accountancy is all about number-crunching? Think again! There’s far more to being an accountant than just figures.

Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Haider Ali is in his fourth year of a management accounting apprenticeship at engineering company Rolls-Royce, in Derby.

Higher apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland if you are already employed, or about to take up paid employment. Higher apprenticeships are available from Levels 4 – 7.

Level 3 apprenticeships are available in England.

Regardless of the subset of maths you love, demonstrating your motivation and enthusiasm for the subject is key to an impressive maths and statistics personal statement.

Tell admissions tutors why you want to become a midwife, your existing insight into the role, and evidence the skills you have that midwives need. Add a bit of personality and you’ll ensure you stand out for a place on a midwifery course.

After GCSEs or National 5s, you could continue studying subjects you like, take vocational qualifications, an apprenticeship, or work or volunteer and study part-time.

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.