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Computing, technology and digital
Information scientists manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all readily available.
You could take a degree or postgraduate course approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Courses include:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
To get onto a Level 3 (advanced) apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You could work in an office.
With experience, you may progress into senior management. You could also become self-employed as an information systems consultant.
Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build web-based products and services for customers.
Cartographers collect information about the geography of an area to design and produce maps, charts and plans.
Solutions architects lead teams that design and develop new computer systems for clients.
Computer games testers play computer games to check they work, and find and record problems or ‘bugs’.
IT trainers design and teach computer courses.
Social media managers communicate with organisations’ customers and clients through social media channels.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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