Apprenticeships & Benefits?

rozmister

Madmonk wrote: »

ds has 2 interviews for 2 year foundation degree's at Bournemouth Arts Institute which he can combine into a Honours degree if he does a 3rd top up year. But the school came up with this apprenticeship idea and he was quite interested in it but I was unsure since they appear to be offering him something that wouldn't advance him educationally and would not be financially beneficial either! They have said that if he does all the filming of events in the evenings (special events) and lighting for shows etc he will be paid extra? But it all seems a little strange. He's decided he wants do the Foundation degree course but if he doesn't get through the interview stage he will keep the offer of the apprenticeship on standby!

MM

the AIB is called AUCB now (rebranding) but it is a good university especially for people who are more hands on then academic (not that people who are academic don't go there). My friend is studying there (I'm at BU across the road ) and she is dsylexic and really struggles with writing but her cross is very hands on and she excels despite her academic issues. As someone mentioned there are bike vouchers, bursaries and of course the loan (and maintenance grant your son gets if he's from a low income household). There are also LOTS of opportunities to gain hands on experience through volunteering so if eh comes to uni he doesn't have to sacrifice that aspect.

The apprenticeship you're talking about sounds like a load of tosh made up by the school so they can employ him for a pittance. It would be a waste of his time if he can already do everything you want an apprenticeship that challenges you and educates you not holds you in the same place!

Good luck