It's a crucial time for young people to decide whether they are going to spend the next three years at university - or pursue an alternative route.
Apprenticeships have long been considered a "second class route", but public opinion is changing, and rightly so. Not only do they offer a viable alternative to going to university, it's also an incredibly attractive option to boot.
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With the help of notgoingtouni.co.uk, we've pulled together some reasons which might make you think twice about apprenticeships.