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Apprenticeships for You, a Future to Pursue.

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and earn, But with pros and cons, it's essential to discern.

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In England's land, a change is planned,
Funding scrapped for postgrads, so grand.
Over 22, a new rule to abide,
Lower levels get the cash, side by side.
Minimum wage went up in April's breeze,
But dropouts at 50%, a worrying squeeze.
Pay is low, and rates are quite a test,
Is an apprenticeship right for you, and what's best?
You work four days, one day to learn and play,
A qualification free, in a special way.
Paid by the government and your employer too,
A deal that's sweet, but what to do?
Levels of training, a ladder to climb,
Intermediate, advanced, and higher, in line.
Degree level too, a master's in sight,
But funding's cut, and the future's not bright.
In Scotland, different levels to explore,
Foundation, modern, and graduate, galore.
Pay rates vary, by age and by skill,
£7.55 to £12.21, a wage to fulfill.
Apprenticeships popular, in health and care,
Business and law, a career to share.
British military, civil service too,
Employers abound, with opportunities anew.
But barriers exist, low pay and more,
Availability scarce, and applications galore.
Ucas warns, of young people's fears,
Apprenticeships, a path that's unclear.
Think hard, before you apply,
A qualification, a career to try.
Research and ask, in your interview too,
A apprenticeship, that's right for you.