You can now get paid to try out new ice cream flavours - among a host of apprenticeships you might not know exist. Other exciting roles include working in comms for Mickey Mouse or even training to be a nuclear submarine engineer for the Ministry of Defence
Apprenticeships may have been first introduced to the UK as far back as 1563, but there’s nothing medieval about them in 2023. They are no longer just a career pathway to become a plumber or construction worker, with opportunities available in a wide and often surprising range of industries.
Careers expert Oliver Sidwell said: "University is no longer the only route to success, apprenticeships are a great way to get the best of both worlds of on-the-job training and continuous development. Industries are adapting to this and expanding their apprenticeship offering and it’s the perfect time for young people or career-changers to really look into apprenticeship positions and make more informed decisions on their next steps."
