Apprenticeship is a good activity for students who want to get work experience before they graduate from school. They will get the chance to work in a company although they have not graduated yet. The company will place them in the division which is related to their educational background. For example, in a supermarket, students with a Hotel and Tourism background are placed in the Fresh Section. They deal with the bakery and salad bar. In a bank, students from an accounting programme are placed in the administration department.
They are assigned to execute stock inventory, file and arrange in-coming and out-going letters. Indeed, the students will not be placed in the high position, but it still gives many advantages to them. What do the students actually gain in being an apprentice? Of course, they will earn money, but the valuable experience is the most important thing. In an apprenticeship programme, they will improve their competency and learn to interact with people whom they meet in the working environment. By having more knowledge and network with a company, they will get a clearer future after graduating from school.
To be an apprentice, the students have to get an accompanying letter from the headmaster at school. This letter will inform the company that they are students who are willing to have a temporary job there. The company’s personnel department will inform about the requirements. Some company may give a test, but the others may not. Being an apprentice is very beneficial. It gives not only money, but also invaluable experience. So, never be hesitant to take a chance for apprenticeship.
Source: C’nS Vol.1 No.7
Source: C’nS Vol.1 No.7