Rather not go to university?
What could I do instead? Apprenticeships in British Intelligence
How can I get on it?: Two year Technical programme in IT, Software, Internet, Telecoms
Where is it?: Based Cheltenham, Gloucestershire for your first year
What’s the salary: c.£17,000
University is now not always the only option when thinking of what to do when you leave college. With the rising costs of university fees there is no better time to look at other options before filling in your UCAS form. Spending thousands on a degree you might not even be able to use is only good for getting into massive debt and not being able to pay it off. Right here we have the opportunity to change all of that by working in one of the coolest jobs in the world.
Working with GCHQ one of the UK’s intelligence and security agencies, MI5 (Security Service) and MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service) – this is a Higher Apprenticeship with no comparison. You’ll be earning a salary and gaining a unique insight into a world that you won’t find on any university course in the world. Not only that, but with GCHQ you’ll be learning about – and working with – some of the best and most cutting edge technology. And because their work is constantly evolving, it’s always challenging – giving you plenty of development opportunities to explore.
You’ll be supported throughout this two-year programme, with a combination of university delivered education, specific technical training and work based placements and projects. Based in Cheltenham for the first year, the two-year Higher Apprenticeship programme will consist of university delivered education, specific technical training and work-based placements. During the two years you’re going to make a real contribution to the mission of the Intelligence services to tackle cyber threats, terrorism, counter espionage and organised crime. How cool is that? Certainly beats stacking up a whole host of student debt. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain a Foundation Degree and a level 4 Diploma in IT Professional Competence. And then? Why not use the skills you’ve gained in a career in British Intelligence? We find that to be an intelligent decision!
Requirements:
You will have, or be expected to gain by September 2013, three A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications), two of which must be at Grade C or above in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) related subject.
Register for their open days in Manchester, London or Cheltenham at
www.careersinbritishintelligence.co.uk
Deadline:
Applications will open on 18th October, closing on 30th November 2012.
The Nitty Gritty:
Applicants must be British citizens. GCHQ values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.