Student Story: Business Administration Apprenticeship
Knowing that university wasn’t the path for her, apprentice Clelia tells us about her positive experience of on-the-job training instead… Name:  Clelia Allen Institution: Redbridge College Course: Apprenticeship in Business Administration After leaving college I knew immediately that I didn’t want to take the university route, so I decided to enrol on an Apprenticeship in Business Administration at Redbridge College and I haven’t looked back since. I chose the Apprenticeship as I am able to work while I learn and I am learning new...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...