University or Apprenticeship: What do I do next? Kaplan’s Learn better podcast

Key questions to ask yourself when deciding which route is right for you

In the first episode, host Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning, clarify the differences between pursuing the University vs Apprenticeships route into work.

Joined by Apprenticeships Partnerships Director, Jenny Pelling, they cover where the job market is going, the difference in learning experiences, and how apprenticeships have become a genuine alternative to University.

From the importance of money, to personal development, this podcast will help you understand the key questions you must ask yourself to decide what route is right for you.

“People feel like they have to know what they want to be… it’s okay not to know at  this point. It’s okay to find that out as we go.”

– Jenny Pelling, Apprenticeships Partnerships Director, Kaplan

Key topics:

• Pros and cons of Apprenticeships
• Pros and cons of University
• Where the job market is going
• What questions you need to ask yourself to make an informed decision
• Where to find further information

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Kaplan’s Learn Better Podcast

Kaplan’s Learn Better Podcast is a new series that covers all of the hot topics within and around the field of accountancy and higher education.

Meet your host, Stuart Pedley-Smith, Head of Learning for Kaplan Financial

Stuart has been involved with training and educating finance professionals for over 25 years. During this time he has become fascinated by how people learn, improving students’ chances of passing exams, and how the world of finance continues to change and evolve.

This series gives him a chance to talk to a whole range of interesting people about some of these things.

Don’t forget to check out the other episodes featuring some of the best entrepreneurs and thinkers in the sector.

You will see subjects covered such as:

• Sleep and study
• 24 hours before an exam (what to do)
• How sustainability and accountancy are linked
• Accountancy around the world
• Apprenticeship vs University (which route?)

And more!