David Allison, founder and Managing Director of GetMyFirstJob – the organisation that has released the research – said: “A-level results day is a hugely important moment for so many UK students, many of whom will be relying on results to determine the next steps of their higher education.
“However, our research suggests that many young people feel that not enough is being done at schools to promote alternative career paths such as apprenticeships, despite ever growing interest in them. It is also clear from the survey that UK students feel that too much pressure is being placed on getting good grades, over practical career guidance. “Apprenticeships are a fantastic alternative to University as they allow young people to gain a qualification whilst practically learning the skills to apply their education and earning a salary at the same time.”
Read the full article originally published by All About School Leavers.