Degree Apprenticeships: The Ultimate Guide

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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    Explore the future of higher education with Degree Apprenticeships in this comprehensive video. I'll take you through all you need to know about this innovative model of learning that's quickly gaining traction and changing the game for university-bound students.
    In this video, I cover a range of critical topics including why you should consider a Degree Apprenticeship, when and where to apply, how to boost your chances of acceptance, and my personal experiences and insights from my first year as a Degree Apprentice. I share invaluable tips on everything from building your portfolio and acing interviews, to crafting a standout CV.
    Degree Apprenticeships present an attractive alternative to conventional university courses, offering real-world experience, a salary, tuition coverage by the government, and a debt-free path to a recognised degree and a potential full-time job offer. Hear about why I believe this practice-focused approach to education is the future, and how it offers a leg up over the conventional university route.
    Whether you're exploring your options for further education, contemplating a career change, or just curious about this novel path, this video serves as a definitive guide to Degree Apprenticeships.
    Key Words: Degree Apprenticeships, University Alternatives, Real-World Experience, Tuition Coverage, Work-Study Balance, Career Planning, Application Process, Interview Tips, CV Building, Digital Technology Solutions Apprenticeships.
    #DegreeApprenticeship #RealWorldExperience #CareerPlanning #ApplicationTips
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    Degree apprenticeships - everything you need to know.
    Degree apprenticeships are undeniably the future… In this video I will cover the following topics: Why should you consider it? When should you apply? Where should you apply? How should you apply to get the best chances? and my experiences and thoughts so far being in the first year of my degree apprenticeship? [The time stamps for each are currently being displayed]
    Why should you consider it?
    Degree apprenticeships is the model of education that will inevitably replace typical university courses. They are growing exponentially in popularity and are quickly becoming available in all fields. The long reigning conventional university system has many flaws that degree apprenticeships solve because in degree apprenticeships you do: gain real experience, earn a salary, get your tuition covered by the government, avoid all types of loans and to top it off, you get a fully recognised degree as well as an offer for a full time job at the end.
    Someone who has taken a degree apprenticeship will be much more prepared and qualified to get into the real world than standard university students. This is because when you are an apprentice, you are placed directly in the work environment with a metaphorical shield around you - you can make mistakes and learn from them - in fact you are almost encouraged to make mistakes early on so that you don’t make them later in your career.
    What attracted me personally is how practically based apprenticeships are - some things are better learnt theoretically and then applied practically e.g., medicine and law. But undeniably, most things are better learnt practically [give an analogy?].
    There are more things that can be said - but I think its time to move on…
    When should you apply?
    +) My friends and I personally began applying around mid-October. Definitely try applying as soon as you can - by the time I discovered some apprenticeships, their deadline already passed - so don’t miss out.
    Where should you apply?
    The government website, indeed, google search level 6 degree apprenticeships, google search a particular degree e.g. digital technology solutions. Most apprenticeships must be applied to directly through the website. Here are some places I applied to for degree apprenticeships [Show an image].
    (Side note: For my fellow Muslims - be wary with where you apply to, because some companies may deal with haram e.g., investment banking - I personally still applied to these places just for the sake of honing my interviewing skills but withdrew my application later in the process)
    How should you apply to get the best chances?
    Build your portfolio with free online courses - this will highlight you from the rest of the
    Candidates,
    master interviews by practicing commonly asked questions - this will help with nervousness and also allow you to give much better answers,
    create an incredible CV - the employer knows you won’t have much experience - but whatever you do have, sell it nicely in the cv. Bear in mind, a CV is your employers first impression of you, definitely don’t skip out on putting effort into it.
    apply to as many places as possible - The more you apply, the better and more comfortable you get with the process

Komentáře • 76

  • @weshouldsaveourselves6780

    as a muslim degree apprenticeships sound really good. i heard they are making realising a apprenticeship for a doctor next year.

  • @maaahhhdi
    @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety +2

    Personal experiences video scheduled to be released next week (28th December 2021)

  • @memelator
    @memelator Před rokem +1

    Nice one bro

  • @abelievereverrising283
    @abelievereverrising283 Před rokem +1

    jazak Allah khair akhi

  • @ShahirBilal
    @ShahirBilal Před 8 měsíci +1

    for tip number 3, "create the best cv" , could u describe what is in ur opinion the optimal cv to apply specifically to technology based degree apprenticeships? jazakallah

  • @muhammedk1095
    @muhammedk1095 Před 2 lety +2

    JazakAllahu khayran for these videos bro, I have currently applied for a few software engineering apprenticeships and passed the video interview stage, still waiting to hear back for the next stage.
    May Allah reward you for avoiding riba.

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety +1

      Wa iyyak my brother. What company did you apply to? Ameen, may Allah give you the barakah to do the same bro👍

    • @muhammedk1095
      @muhammedk1095 Před 2 lety +1

      @@maaahhhdi Aameen . I applied to BT, EY and KPMG. I passed the BT video interview but not yet been given an assesment centre date.

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety +2

      @@muhammedk1095 BT is quite good, EY and KPMG in terms of software engineering aren't that good judging from the kind of things others have said (they do have a good name though as they are part of the big 4). Insha'Allah you get into BT, they have quite a highly rated apprenticeship scheme.

    • @muhammedk1095
      @muhammedk1095 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@maaahhhdi Aameen, yh BT does seem to be the best.

    • @Qustode
      @Qustode Před rokem

      @@muhammedk1095 how did it go?

  • @izzy2544
    @izzy2544 Před rokem

    Hi. I'm an international IB student. Can I too apply for a degree apprenticeship program?

  • @urdukahani2893
    @urdukahani2893 Před 10 měsíci

    Bro i have done Graduation in Physics Can i get apprenticeship for Masters in Software Engineering Is it possible kindly reply

  • @aphrodite._xx
    @aphrodite._xx Před 11 měsíci

    Hi thanks for the video, I wanted to ask how you prepped for your interviews were they all different for each company it was there a certain theme?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 11 měsíci +1

      There was a theme of one general interview usually done pre recorded and then a group interview and finally a 1 to 1 interview.
      My prep was mostly just preparing my answers to the most commonly asked questions.
      You can find more information about that in my new video:
      czcams.com/video/XnJ3rUJoooE/video.html

    • @aphrodite._xx
      @aphrodite._xx Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you so much it was very useful!!!@@maaahhhdi

  • @adistract14on64
    @adistract14on64 Před rokem

    I am so stuck on wether to go uni or degree apprenstaships and DA sound so much better, the only thing is the career i want is in within criminology but im not sure what to search, any advice?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      The biggest limitation of degree apprenticeships is the lack of courses since its a fairly new scheme. I haven't really looked into any degree apprenticeships outside of software engineering. I gave criminology a quick search and found this:
      findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/570
      I don't know what an 'integrated degree' is, but you might find it useful.

  • @kaila98g
    @kaila98g Před 8 měsíci

    Hi I happened to see your video. Would it be alright to ask if this degree apprenticeship is available for international or non local?
    Thank you so much.

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 8 měsíci

      Quoting a comment I left to a similar question:
      Sorry, I've had quite a few questions like this but I really haven't got a clue. I don't know of any international degree apprentices. You should enquire the companies you apply to. I'm sure they'll mention something like that in the description.

  • @SGProductions87
    @SGProductions87 Před rokem +1

    Hi thank you for this video. What are the usual qualification requirements for successful candidates? For example do I need A Levels if I don't have a portfolio of existing projects? Or is it possible to start blind with no programming experience?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem +2

      Good question, you typically need something equivalent to A-levels. Some of my colleagues did vocational courses at college level. Ideally, your A-levels or equivalent are similar to the degree you're applying for.
      The portfolio part is 'optional', but most people will come with basic experience so it will be hard to stand out from them without it.

  • @shakaibarif4545
    @shakaibarif4545 Před 2 lety

    Very informative ! So cute my notifications are always on for you !

  • @thevakanthyferdinandtruman2759

    RANG FOR THIS UNI IN UK

  • @Abdussubhan.L
    @Abdussubhan.L Před 2 lety

    What a vigorous application process. Which company interview was the most memorable?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety +1

      An insurance company named Ageas was probably most memorable because it was the first company I prepared my interview answers for. It went very smoothly Alhamdulillah 👌

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety

      IBM may of been more memorable...

    • @Abdussubhan.L
      @Abdussubhan.L Před 2 lety

      ok

  • @user-eq8qg7jg6e
    @user-eq8qg7jg6e Před rokem

    bro i got a question. I'm applying to maths degrees on ucas and also degree apprenticeship companies. Does the degree apprenticeship have to be related to the course I'm studying at uni or can it be different. For example doing an accounting degree apprenticeship whilst studying Maths, or do they have to be same subject

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      I think you might have the wrong understanding of how it works. You don't pick a degree separately, you apply to the apprenticeship and you get the degree that's detailed in the apprenticeship you applied for. Once you get accepted, you are then contacted by the uni side asking you to send your information so you can be enrolled (guaranteed at that point).

    • @user-eq8qg7jg6e
      @user-eq8qg7jg6e Před rokem

      @@maaahhhdi If thats the case then there aren't that many good stem degree apprenticeships at good unis.i applied for a data analyst one at queen mary but they want me to apply through ucas,but if i apply through ucas how will i know if i have an interview with the company?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      @@user-eq8qg7jg6e I'm assuming once you get accepted UCAS accepted, the company part is somewhat guaranteed

  • @yahya.m27
    @yahya.m27 Před 2 lety +4

    I hope to get a civil engineer / architecture apprenticeship (degree) next year insha'Allah

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 2 lety +2

      insha'Allah you get in bro 👍

    • @haqman1380
      @haqman1380 Před rokem +1

      Brother ik this is late but what civil engineering companies did you apply for that offer a degree apprenticeship?

    • @yahya.m27
      @yahya.m27 Před rokem

      @@haqman1380 turns out I ditched civil engineering and went for IT Apprenticeship and it was a very good choice I made alhamdulillah

    • @mostafa937
      @mostafa937 Před 10 měsíci

      @@yahya.m27 which one?

    • @EllisMalone-ur8wz
      @EllisMalone-ur8wz Před 7 měsíci

      @@haqman1380Are you still applying for civil engineering apprenticeships?

  • @ammonia309
    @ammonia309 Před rokem +1

    Can i apply for degree apprenticeships for this coming academic year this summer?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem +1

      You will find it impossible to start applying now this June for a degree apprenticeship starting this September.
      Most apprenticeships have closed their application process at this point. It will open again around October for September 2024 intake.
      Some apprenticeships don't follow the standard academic year so you may still be able to find something.

  • @amaankhan2145
    @amaankhan2145 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Assalamwalaikum bro, I’m a 17yo going into year 13, I ultimately finalised to choose a degree apprenticeship in either software engineering or cyber security. I wanted to follow the path you perhaps chose, mashallah you seem full of knowledge. I wanted to apply the apprenticeship you have chose. I wanted to know what apprentice you are currently with and if its beneficial

    • @mkn_01
      @mkn_01 Před 11 měsíci

      Same situation here bro, may Allah give us success

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 10 měsíci

      وعليكم السلام ورحمه الله وبركاته
      The degree I'm doing is digital technology solutions bsc specialising in software (you can specialise in cyber as well) with the university of Exeter. The company I'm with is mentioned in the list I recommended.
      It is without a doubt beneficial akhi, I definitely recommend it over doing a normal degree for the reasons I've discussed in my other videos.
      May Allah grant you barakah

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 10 měsíci

      @@mkn_01 امين

  • @axviiaxvii5909
    @axviiaxvii5909 Před 11 měsíci

    My CV is basic as I don't really have work experience. I am going into year 13 and I want to apply soon. I don't know how I can make my CV stronger. Any advise bro?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 10 měsíci +1

      It's expected that at your age your CV won't be strong. Do online courses, read books related to your field and do some personal projects to fill up your CV

    • @axviiaxvii5909
      @axviiaxvii5909 Před 10 měsíci

      @@maaahhhdi thanks bro. I’ve been learning onshape tutorials. U mentioned personal projects. What personal projects do u recommend? I would appreciate it if U elaborate on that a bit more bro

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 10 měsíci

      @@axviiaxvii5909 this is a project I did conveniently as a part of my computer science A level:
      czcams.com/video/z0TXSrcm89E/video.htmlsi=uDqQBNzb9E_4XcAe
      It was a good example of my programming capacity at the time in the interviews which really helped my case.
      A project can be anything as long as it demonstrates your skills well

  • @slide6314
    @slide6314 Před 9 měsíci

    3:54

  • @Omar-vp5xt
    @Omar-vp5xt Před 2 lety

    How many years is an average degree apprenticeship

  • @weshouldsaveourselves6780

    what experience did you gain and put down on your cv. jazakAllah hu khairan

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      I done a couple of small courses and put them there (the ones that had certificates so I can prove it later - although they never actually asked for proof). I also put my general programming experience.

    • @Dontsaynoto
      @Dontsaynoto Před rokem

      @@maaahhhdi where did you take those courses

    • @humayraa3713
      @humayraa3713 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@maaahhhdiwhich courses?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 11 měsíci

      @humayraa3713 @@Dontsaynoto sorry for the late reply. I found courses on Udemy, Coursera etc. I also did some more specific one like 5day coding challenge and University of Helsinki's Artificial intelligence course

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před 11 měsíci

      @@humayraa3713 ^

  • @rainrelaxation861
    @rainrelaxation861 Před rokem

    What company are you at

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      I can't say specifically, but it's mentioned in the list presented at 3:50

  • @aizazeeshan9728
    @aizazeeshan9728 Před rokem +1

    what alevels did you take?

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      Maths, Computer science, and Accounting.

    • @aizazeeshan9728
      @aizazeeshan9728 Před rokem

      @@maaahhhdi is Comp Sci part of the entry requirements because I’m not sure if I want to take Comp Sci but I wanna become software engineer

    • @maaahhhdi
      @maaahhhdi  Před rokem

      @@aizazeeshan9728 Nope

    • @aizazeeshan9728
      @aizazeeshan9728 Před rokem +1

      @@maaahhhdi thank you

    • @aizazeeshan9728
      @aizazeeshan9728 Před rokem

      @@BombLobster good luck and please let me know if you get it and the process!

  • @shakaibarif4545
    @shakaibarif4545 Před 2 lety +1

    Can my dad apply to one ?