{"product_id":"understanding-apprenticeships-2ed","title":"COMING SOON: Understanding Apprenticeships 2ed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note: Orders containing \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Apprenticeships 2ed \u003c\/em\u003ewill not be shipped until publication on the 10th of August 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fully updated second edition of this trusted handbook,\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at students and their advisers trying to determine whether an apprenticeship is the right choice. It explores the different types of apprenticeship available and how they compare to other routes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprenticeships in the UK have continued to evolve, offering routes into an expanding range of sectors including digital, healthcare, finance and media. However, despite these developments, apprenticeship starts among young people have declined, highlighting the need to make the system more flexible, accessible and better understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Apprenticeships\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinues to provide clear and practical guidance for students, parents and advisers exploring whether an apprenticeship is the right choice. It explains how to identify and apply for suitable programmes, what to expect from both work and study, and how to make the most of the experience. Through real case studies, it offers honest insights into both the opportunities and challenges of apprenticeship life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey updates in this edition include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of recent government reforms, including Foundation Apprenticeships, funding changes and updated End Point Assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore flexible English and Maths requirements and the new Ofsted inspection framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded information on apprenticeships in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on improving accessibility and supporting young people at the start of their careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on using AI tools, plus updated apps, websites and resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an authoritative and timely guide designed to help more young people access and succeed in apprenticeships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Copy Request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about using one of our books for your course? You can request an inspection copy through the link below. If it’s your first time requesting from Trotman, we’ll just need to verify your instructor details before processing your request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdAc4LEUCbmERV-DuRBcqPMmrBn-nM_8ygPCVEr0UK4aawSrg\/viewform?usp=header\"\u003eRequest an Inspection Copy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Rowland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57518943207811,"sku":"9781911759188","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/9435\/3232\/files\/9781911759188_2fc90756-7bb3-45e6-8302-4b6352e353c9.jpg?v=1778162155","url":"https:\/\/trotman.co.uk\/products\/understanding-apprenticeships-2ed","provider":"Trotman Indigo Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}