Discover Careers with Nestlé Academy
Career Pathways
As a young person venturing into the world of career choices, there are several key steps to consider. First and foremost, selfdiscovery is paramount. Reflect on your interests, strengths, and values. What are you passionate about? What skills come naturally to you? Understanding yourself will guide you towards careers that align with your authentic self.
Work experience, T-levels, internships, and placements offer a taste of the real working world to refine your skills and discover your strengths. Apprenticeships offer on the-job-learning to put new skills into practice, deliver mentors to support your development and provide qualifications without the student debt. Graduate schemes help you emerge with practical skills, industry knowledge and a portfolio of experiences.
Stay curious and have the courage to pursue your passions on the path that that is best suited to your individual needs and learning style.
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Graduates undergo rotational assignments, building a holistic understanding of the company while receiving mentorship, professional development, and exposure to senior leadership.
Requirement: Degree
holder
Starting Salary: £32,000
Scheme Duration: 2 - 3
Years
Locations: Across the UK
holder
Starting Salary: £32,000
Scheme Duration: 2 - 3
Years
Locations: Across the UK
A fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience and explore a function during the summer before your final year of university. Not only will you build a network and connect with industry experts, but you will develop skills to support your degree.
Requirement: Undergraduate Starting Salary: Pro-rota Scheme Duration: 10 weeks Locations: York or Gatwick
Provides invaluable experiences for students aiming to jump-start their careers. Offering structured learning, mentorship, and the chance to work on meaningful projects. Developing essential skills to support your career pathway.
Requirement: Penultimate year
at University
Starting Salary: £23,250
Scheme Duration: 12 months
Locations: Across the UK
at University
Starting Salary: £23,250
Scheme Duration: 12 months
Locations: Across the UK
A distinctive route to education and career growth. Blending academic learning with practical work experience, allowing participants to earn a wage while pursuing qualifications like L3 diploma, foundation degrees, bachelor's degrees, or even master's degrees.
Requirement: 104 UCAS
points
Starting Salary: £23,250
Scheme Duration: 3-4 years
Locations: York or Gatwick
points
Starting Salary: £23,250
Scheme Duration: 3-4 years
Locations: York or Gatwick
Requirement: Maths and
English Language GCSE
qualifications at Grades 9-4
Starting Salary: *to check*
Scheme Duration: 3-4 years
Locations: Across the UK
English Language GCSE
qualifications at Grades 9-4
Starting Salary: *to check*
Scheme Duration: 3-4 years
Locations: Across the UK
Top 5 Apprenticeship Myths
Low paid +
Numerous apprenticeships offer a competitive salary, which means you earn as you learn. Your tuition fees are also covered to avoid student debt whilst still obtaining a respected qualification, even up to a degree.
Under-valued +
Apprenticeships offer structured training programs where individuals acquire specific, job-relevant skills. This training is often comprehensive and tailored to industry needs so that you can out what you learn into practice and become a valued member of the team from day one.
Only for those that can’t get into University +
Apprenticeships are chosen intentionally, attracting a diverse group, from high-achievers to career changers, who value practical learning. They offer an alternative route to skills, qualifications, and rewarding careers, debunking the misconception that they're exclusive to certain demographics or lower academic achievers.
No career progression +
Apprenticeships are not dead-end jobs; they're stepping stones to fulfilling careers. The practical experience, specialised training, and recognised qualifications gained during apprenticeships make individuals highly sought-after by employers. On an apprenticeship you will meet a number of industry experts, expanding your network and creating valuable connections for future opportunities.
In the UK there are apprenticeships available in over 1,500 job roles, spanning industries like healthcare, engineering, finance, digital, business. The array of industries and occupations means you can find exactly what you are passionate about and delve deeper into exploring that world. It isn’t all manual, but apprenticeships are hands on. Based on observations and doing so you can really see the impact of your work.
