Welcome to the Information Age. Now look around you and see how much of an impact technology has on everybody’s life – at work, at play, socially or even just on the bus home at the end of the day we all use technology to make our lives easier, more fun and safer. Technology is never going to stand still, so if you want to move forward with it – and be at the cutting edge – then perhaps an IT apprenticeship could be your launchpad to an exciting and well-paid career.
If you’re reading this, then there are a whole host of people who worked to get the information to you. From the developers and designers of the website to the developers who built your web browser and even the people who keep your internet connections running. IT apprenticeships can prepare you for wide range of job roles in IT, which is great because there are a lot of options to choose from.
The IT and Telecoms Professionals apprenticeship is just one of the many IT apprenticeships which you might be interested in. It covers a whole raft of sectors, but generally teaches you how information is shared through such computers, phone networks, broadband and satellite systems. Because the apprenticeship is so broad, you might go on to a career in anything from web design to network management or even IT security.
Web designers make between 20,000 and 30,000, but if you’re looking for a higher salary, then it’s worth taking up an advanced ICT Professionals apprenticeship. This would give you the skills and knowledge you need to work as a Business Analyst or Software Developer – at 45,000 or so each year. And because so many businesses rely on their websites and IT infrastructure you’ll never be short of work – especially since the training and experience you receive during your apprenticeship is going to make you a very valuable employee.
Other, less technical IT apprenticeships include the IT Users course, where you’ll learn how to use computers and databases as well as how to use and maintain IT networks. There are few jobs in the modern world which don’t require at least a little computer use, and an apprenticeship like this will make sure you don’t feel too daunted by everyday computer use.
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