The UK Government is committed to creating three million apprenticeship starts by 2020, including a 20 per cent increase in the total number of apprentices from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. The launch of the Government’s new Get In Go Far advertising campaign to raise awareness for apprenticeships has been welcomed by all quarters.
Asian Voice interviewed young apprentice, Sehar Nosrati, for her views.
Q. How did you hear about the Get In Go Far campaign?
A. I heard about it at college and decided that an apprenticeship would be the best way for me to qualify in law while gaining valuable work experience.
Q. Why did you choose an apprenticeship?
A. As an apprentice, you’ll learn a new skill and get paid while you learn. Apprenticeships combine book learning with on-the-job training. At the end of the apprenticeship, you can keep your job and earn a higher salary or, you can take your skills to a new job.
Q. Did you have other career options?
A. I did my work experience at Blake Morgan when I was in year 10 and whilst gaining experience I also found out that they offer a variety of career paths and opportunities to develop, whether you are a school leaver, recent graduate or are in another sector but considering a move into law.
Q. What is the duration of your apprenticeship?
A. The duration of my apprenticeship is 18 months – 24 months. I work at the firm 4 days a week and attend college 1 day a week.
Q. What qualification will you gain at the end of your apprenticeship ?
A. I am doing the CILEx Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services that consists of the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Property and CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Services.
Q. Has apprenticeship made your social life better – money in the pocket?
A. Definitely! I have met some amazing people through the apprenticeship scheme. And having money in my pocket, not my parents money, but money that I have earned means I can socialise more as well as treat myself!
Q. Are you confident/excited about your future?
A. I am confident my apprenticeship will lead me to qualify as a legal executive in the coming years. Then I would like to work towards becoming a solicitor.
Q. Would you recommend apprenticeship to our readers?
A. There are apprenticeships in nearly every field; from working for the police or becoming a firefighter to a technician or cook. That means you can find an apprenticeship for nearly any career you want. You can even get a degree with an apprenticeship.
For more information on the Get In Go Far campaign visit getingofar.gov.uk
