In this video, we meet Joe McGilley, Apprentice Highways Civil Engineer at AECOM. Joe shares with us the opportunities of an apprenticeship, busts the myth that traineeships work four days a week and study for one, and why it's the perfect doorway into the industry.

00:00 - Why is a civil engineering apprenticeship a great way to start in the industry?
00:08 - Mythbusting: why a traineeship is more than working four days a week and studying for one
00:28 - How can an apprentice put theory into practice?

Hear what it’s like to be a civil engineering apprentice and why apprenticeships are a great route to take to secure your dream job.

Apprentices 'earn while they learn' combining part-time study with a job. At the end of a civil engineering apprenticeship you should be in a full-time, permanent job, have an industry recognised qualification and no student fee debt.

How does the ICE support apprentices?

ICE is uniquely placed to assist civil engineering apprentices on their journey. We deliver the support and guidance required to get the maximum benefit from these exciting programmes. Combining learning while working is a fantastic way to kick-start a career in civil engineering. You will work on projects that transform lives, gain invaluable experience from knowledgeable colleagues and tutors, and you can earn as you learn.

Find out more about apprenticeship programs and other routes into civil engineering careers:
https://www.ice.org.uk/beacivilengineer

How long is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships may run from a minimum of two years (equivalent to Highers in Scotland and two A Levels in the rest of the UK) or 4-5 years for degree-level apprenticeships. As an apprentice, you are likely to spend approximately 80% of the time working and 20% learning but this will vary depending on the scheme you undertake and where you are doing it:

- At your workplace
- At your college or university (degree apprenticeships) through a day-release or a block-release
- Through self-guided study or research

There are regional differences in the traineeships on offer across the UK and the Channel Islands. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.ice.org.uk/careers-learni...

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