{"id":6490,"date":"2026-01-19T11:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T11:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/?page_id=6490"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:16:43","slug":"supporting-your-young-person-to-choose-an-apprenticeship-information-for-parents-guardians-carers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/careers\/supporting-your-young-person-to-choose-an-apprenticeship-information-for-parents-guardians-carers\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide for Parents & Carers Supporting Apprenticeship Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Choosing the right next step after school or college is a big decision – not just for young people, but for the parents and guardians supporting them. At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), we want to give you clear, honest information so you can feel confident that an apprenticeship is a safe, supported, and high\u2011quality route into a long\u2011term career for your young person.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_text_separator title=”What Is an Apprenticeship?” color=”blue” border_width=”5″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]An apprenticeship is a paid job that combines practical work experience with structured learning. Apprentices at MFT work towards nationally recognised qualifications while receiving support from experienced tutors, assessors, and managers. They \u201cearn while they learn\u201d – gaining skills, confidence, and a clear start to a meaningful career within the NHS.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6500″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Why an Apprenticeship Might Be Right for Your Child” color=”blue” border_width=”5″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Parents, guardians & carers often tell us they want reassurance that an apprenticeship offers both stability and progression – and it does. Here are some key benefits:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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1. A Safe, Supportive Work Environment<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n\n
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Your young person becomes a valued member of the NHS workforce, surrounded by teams committed to their wellbeing and development.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Qualifications Without Tuition Fees<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n\n
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All training costs are fully funded. Apprentices gain qualifications equivalent to GCSEs, A\u2011levels, foundation degrees, or even\u00a0master\u2019s-level\u00a0programmes\u00a0depending on the level of apprenticeship (Levels 2\u20137).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Real\u2011World Experience<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n\n
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4. Genuine Career Pathways & Job Security<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n\n
\n At MFT, apprenticeships sit within our \u201ccareers not jobs\u201d approach, supporting long\u2011term career progression, internal mobility, and access to higher\u2011level training over time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_text_separator title=”How We Support Apprentices at MFT” color=”blue” border_width=”5″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Your young person\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be on this journey alone.\u00a0<\/span>They\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0have:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]
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