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Computing, technology and digital
Test leads plan and co-ordinate the testing programmes when new computer systems and applications are being developed or upgraded.
You could do a degree or postgraduate course in:
You'll usually 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:
Your day-to-day duties, with the product development team, may include:
You can work in all parts of industry and commerce or specialise in a particular area, for example financial services, telecommunications or cyber security. With experience, you can move into IT project management or become a test manager, co-ordinating several testing programmes. You can also work as a freelance contractor in the IT and business services industry.
Business analysts work with organisations to help them change and improve.
Web developers create and maintain websites and web applications.
Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
Archivists look after and preserve collections of historical records and documents.
Operational researchers analyse how organisations can improve the way they work.
Systems analysts look at a company's IT infrastructure and work out where to make improvements.
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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