Apprenticeships Unpacked with Elijah Olanipekun from the Black Apprentice Network

This week we’re diving into everything you need to know about apprenticeships - what they are, how to find them, how the application process works, what kind of money you can earn, and how to make yourself stand out and bag your dream one.

And here to answer all of this and more as well as sharing his own personal experience is Elijah Olanipekun from the Black Apprentice Network, he’s done one and has lots of tips and advice from his own personal experience landing his dream apprenticeship role with one of the biggest tech companies in the world: Salesforce. They even paid for his degree too! 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What an apprenticeship actually is (hint: it’s a real job and you get paid)
• The different levels and types of apprenticeships available
• What the application process involves (plus Elijah’s top tips for standing out) 
• How much apprentices are paid and what kind of benefits are included

💬 More about The Black Apprentice Network:

Elijah is part of the team behind the Black Apprentice Network, a community platform supporting Black apprentices across the UK. The network offers guidance, events, peer support, and visibility for apprentices at all levels. Find out more here: https://www.blackapprenticenetwork.co.uk/

📸 Instagram:@blackapprenticenetwork

🎥 TikTok:@blackapprenticenetwork

📍Where to find apprenticeship opportunities: 

• GOV.uk Apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
• UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships
• Amazing Apprenticeships: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/employers/bbc/#programme-details
• Not Going To Uni: https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunities#

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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