January Newsletter

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How students can avoid high student debt

...and earn while they learn

For many students, going to university feels like the only option after school or college. But university can be expensive. Most students leave with large debts that can take many years to repay. There is another option that many people do not fully understand.

Sam Franklin

Sam shares insights into his apprenticeship through MDS and is currently the UK Technical Director at AMFresh.

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Joe Brennan

Joe shares his apprenticeship story in becoming a Building Services Engineer which was funded through BAM.

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James Coxon

James completed his Advanced level 3 composites technician apprenticeship through the University of Sheffield and now works with McLaren Automotive.

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The Apprenticeship Starter Mini Guide 2026 gives you a quick, practical overview of how apprenticeships work, what the different levels mean, how earning while learning really looks, and what your next steps could be.