Comments on: Apprenticeships for marketing and PR

By: George Hoadley

George Hoadley — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:29:00 +0000

You have put into words exactly how i feel. Im only sixteen and in september next year im expected to go onto sixth form but i dont think that its worth it. My teachers- as much as they’re trying to help – are almost forcing me into going but i have given alot of thought to it and i know that sixth form just isnt where i need to be. Don’t get me wrong i do beleive that it’s useful and i am literally guranteed a place, however i think that in PR, experience counts for far more than a few certificates in English literature and media studies. Right now i am on the internet searching for what seems a non-existant apprenticeship at a PR company or even for something in journalism. It used to be that people who went to sixth form and university were idles but in this day and age anyone can go sixth form and i suppose even university now; so in the competative business that is the media industry what is one person with a few qualifications when compared to the many almost identical people with qaulifications. why wait now to be turned down later? I want to start now and build up from what i have now.. i dont see university as a ladder anymore but more so just a maze you slowly make your way through just to find that even with all your effort and skill you’ve made a wrong turn ad are right back at the beggining again. I just wish that there was something out there that could save me from this bleak future but im afraid unless i can find something soon im going to be out of options. I have just realised that the aticle is almost three years old now so no worrys on replying ect but still.. i think its relavent all the same/

Thankyou

By: Benedict Ojuolape

Benedict Ojuolape — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:55:54 +0000

i am currently studying in 6th form an am quite worried about getting a job when and if i do come out from University. I love business and would love to learn more about it but i find what you said absolutely true. I have to say i did indeed inspire me and i just want to ask you if you could recommend me to apply to, in order to get a Apprenticeship in marketing and PR
than you.

By: Corrine Kaenzig

Corrine Kaenzig — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:33:28 +0000

I completely agree. Your article was both refreshing and inspirational.
I, like may other people my age, am studying at university. I am cureently studying fashion and textile management. I have always had a passion for fashion and PR and it is something I would love to eventually have a career in. I was pushed to go to university to acheive this goal. Only now having tried university and read your article have I realised that university is perhaps not for me. I certainly would apply to a PR and marketing apprenticeship but it’s exremely rare to find something like that. Do you have any ideas as to where or how i may go about this? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.