Alternatives to University



Pure Potential have a free booklet for students, parents, teachers and careers advisors all about Alternatives to University, such as apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and sponsored degrees. There is also lots of useful advice on successfully applying for these programmes, as well as pages from leading employers. You can download the booklet by visiting this page on the Pure Potential website:
http://purepotential.org/school-leavers/free-booklet/

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