Hotspot Futures: Degree Apprenticeships Explained
The Degree Apprenticeship Programme is launching its first event — an inspiring, practical, and interactive session designed to help young people and parents understand how to secure top apprenticeship roles while earning a degree.
This event brings together real Degree Apprentices, mentors, and professionals who’ve navigated the same journey — sharing the truth behind the process, the challenges, and the mindset that gets you through.
Event Highlights
- What Is a Degree Apprenticeship?Understand how degree apprenticeships work, their benefits, and how they compare to traditional university routes.
- Real Journeys, Real AdviceHear from current apprentices and graduates across IT, finance, engineering, and business. Learn what helped them stand out and how they balanced work and study.
- Step-by-Step GuidanceGet insider tips on how to find opportunities, write strong applications, prepare for interviews, and build skills employers value.
- Panel Q&A + NetworkingAsk your questions directly to speakers, mentors, and employers — plus connect with like-minded peers aiming for success.
Why Attend?
- You’ll walk away knowing exactly where to look, what to prepare, and how to apply.
- You’ll hear from people who’ve actually done it — not just theory.
- You’ll discover the mindset, resilience, and research habits needed to succeed.
- You’ll meet others on the same journey and access future support and mentoring.
Who Should Attend
- College and sixth form students exploring their next steps
- University applicants unsure if the traditional route is right for them
- Parents and guardians supporting young people in education or career planning
- Teachers, youth mentors, and community leaders looking to learn about apprenticeships
