Apprenticeship provider Paid to Learn will hit the road during half term on a shopping centre tour in a bid to raise awareness of the opportunities afforded by apprenticeships.

The precursor to any dream apprenticeship is of course the dreaded interview. But, armed with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be an ominous occasion.

Adjusting to the pace of work on an apprenticeship can be tough but it’s a shift that must happen relatively quickly to make a success of the process.

The Skills Funding Agency has set aside an extra £25 million for colleges and training organisations to provide apprenticeships for 16 to 18-year-olds.

A student from Barking and Dagenham College has kickstarted his career in construction by landing a job as a management trainee at United Living.