{"id":1010,"date":"2025-11-19T12:13:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/chda\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:22:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:22:51","slug":"how-george-is-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-apprentices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/chda\/2025\/11\/19\/how-george-is-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-apprentices\/","title":{"rendered":"How George Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Apprentices"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to see George, one of our Professional Economist apprentices featured in the Economic Review<\/em>, a publication for A-level Economics students interested in key policy topics and real-world economic issues.<\/p>\n

As a \u2018Not going to Uni\u2019 ambassador and a member of the Government Economics Shadow Board, George helps students understand the value of apprenticeships and highlights alternative routes to higher education.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fantastic to see apprenticeships becoming increasingly recognised as an accessible and financially rewarding route into the economics sector. For many students, the idea of gaining a degree, whilst building skills and industry experience is becoming an increasingly attractive option.<\/p>\n

Features like this play an important role in helping young people learn more about apprenticeships and make informed decisions about their education and career options.<\/p>\n

A Glimpse into George’s Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n

George works for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and is now in his 3rd<\/sup> year of the apprenticeship. Reflecting, he says his journey wasn\u2019t particularly \u2018conventional\u2019 as he took a gap year and worked in Asda before deciding to apply.<\/p>\n

Now, three years into his role, George says:<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking at the ONS has only deepened my passion for economic data and hearing seasoned economists discuss their work in policy and analysis has been incredibly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

The combination of study and hands-on experience has been key to his growth. George explains that the theoretical knowledge gained through his modules has been \u201cinstrumental\u201d in supporting his work at ONS. The apprenticeship has equipped him with \u201cthe technical know-how for handling data analysis, production and interpretation\u201d which are all essential skills for his role.<\/p>\n

When offering advice to students considering their next steps, George encourages curiosity and exploration telling students to \u201cstay curious and openminded\u201d and \u201cdive into events to discover which areas of economics truly excited you.\u201d<\/p>\n

His story highlights just how much an apprenticeship can shape a young person\u2019s career. We love seeing our apprentices\u2019 achievements celebrated and hope his journey encourages more students to discover the incredible opportunities that apprenticeships offer.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to read the full feature and subscribe to the magazine, you can find it here: Economic Review – Hodder Education Magazines<\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling inspired?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Contact us<\/a> to discover how apprenticeships can bring fresh skills and new perspectives into your organisation.<\/p>\n

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