Future Pathways: A Parent’s Guide to Apprenticeships

University isn’t the only route to success and for many parents and carers, navigating today’s fast-moving careers landscape can feel overwhelming. Apprenticeships have evolved massively, offering young people high-quality careers with real employers, real salaries, and real progression.

A Parent’s Guide to Apprenticeships is a free virtual event designed to give parents and guardians the confidence, clarity, and up-to-date knowledge they need to support their child’s next steps featuring insights from the BBC and other leading employers.

🎤 What to Expect

Welcome & Live Polls
Pathway CTM opens the evening by setting the scene and capturing what parents really want to know about apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships Explained (No Jargon!)
A clear, practical overview of how apprenticeships work, how they compare to university, and why they’re becoming one of the UK’s most powerful career pathways.

Employer Spotlights – Including the BBC
Hear directly from employers about:

• Who they are and what they do

• The apprenticeships they offer

• What their application process looks like

• What they really look for in applicants

The BBC session will also feature current apprentices sharing their real experiences, including how they chose an apprenticeship and how their parents felt about that decision.

Live Q&A Panel
Ask your questions and get honest, straight answers from employers, apprentices, and early careers experts.

🎯 Why Attend?

• Understand modern apprenticeship pathways and how they differ from university

• Hear directly from employers — not myths or outdated advice

• Learn how recruitment timelines work (including future intakes)

• Feel confident supporting your child’s post-16 or post-18 decisions

👏 Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• Parents, carers, and guardians of young people aged 15–19

• Anyone supporting students considering alternatives to university

• Teachers, careers leads, and advisors are also very welcome

📅 Event Details

🗓 Date: Tuesday 3rd March
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
💻 Location: Online (Virtual Event)