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Callum Morton

Opinion: Apprenticeships all across the UK are changing the lives of young people. I should know, because I’m one of them

By Callum Morton | Thu 12th September 2013 - 3:43 pm

I was told growing up that going to University was the pinnacle of all human achievement, that it would set me up for life. I didn’t do well in my A-levels and university became out of my reach, so I began working in students’ unions instead. Now, as an apprentice in Tom Brake’s office, I am gaining knowledge, developing new skills and working towards a qualification – all whilst making a difference in the local area. It has made me passionate to do more; I will be standing to be a councillor at next year’s local elections. I’ve come a …

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