{"id":50420,"date":"2023-10-12T11:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T11:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/?p=50420"},"modified":"2023-10-12T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T11:24:20","slug":"my-latest-argus-column-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/my-latest-argus-column-11\/","title":{"rendered":"My latest Argus column"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p lang=\"en-US\">Published Monday 9th October 2023<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Last week I hosted my first Apprenticeship fair since the Covid-19 Pandemic, in Risca. The event was in partnership with Careers Wales and over 30 employers and 200 students from across the local area came to talk about the benefits of apprenticeships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">It was fantastic to see so many young people meeting with employers. such as Network Rail and the Royal Navy, and engage with them about the advantages of an apprenticeship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Apprenticeships are a great way for young adults to gain high quality training, including onsite training learning firsthand from others in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">There is also the formal educational side which includes classroom learning, lectures or online learning. The blend of learning gives apprentices the opportunity to learn a new skill and achieve qualifications, but without the pressure of moving away for University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">University is not necessarily the right choice for every student, and it is vital that whatever choice a young person makes about their future, they have proper support and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Apprenticeships also offer an entryway into a lifelong career path, as they help to\u00a0provide\u00a0industry-specific and transferable skills\u00a0which will\u00a0open -up a range of exciting jobs\u00a0in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Now more than ever the range of apprenticeships is outstanding. Just last week we had companies from Greyhound Rescue offering animal care apprenticeships to the Royal Navy with a vast number of apprenticeships, from catering to engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">I also heard from students about their worries regarding the cost-of-living crisis and the impact this may have on them moving to university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst I believe no one should have to put off their dreams of attending a university due to cost, I understand that many will want to seek a way where they can work towards a degree while earning money. That is why an apprenticeship can be an excellent choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Although my event last week solely focused on those leaving school, apprenticeships can be for anyone, of any age. Many people have used apprenticeships to restart their careers in a new field and gain a whole host of new skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Career Wales\u00a0offers\u00a0a great service in helping to find apprenticeships or offer support for anyone who may have questions about the process. You can find more information about this here:\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/careerswales.gov.wales\/apprenticeships<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published Monday 9th October 2023 Last week I hosted my first Apprenticeship fair since the Covid-19 Pandemic, in Risca. The event was in partnership with Careers Wales and over 30 employers and 200 students from across the local area came to talk about the benefits of apprenticeships. 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