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Building fundamental business skills is the basis of an apprenticeship in business and office administration. This makes it a great entry point for a career in any organisation.
Business and office administration apprentices provide valuable support roles within organisations. As an apprentice in this sector, you can expect to learn a variety of skills relating to the day-to-day running of a business, which will be invaluable to any organisation.
With so many possibilities within this sector, an apprentice can dream big when it comes to furthering their career. An apprenticeship means you’ll see how a successful business is run from the ground up. This solid foundation could take you as far as senior management if you choose to go that way, or give you the knowledge to eventually start your own business.
Jobs in business and office administration are available at intermediate level, for example secretarial and office support roles, through to degree level apprenticeships, including office management and team leader.
As an apprentice, you’ll learn on the job and benefit from the experience of those you work with, making this a great way to get a head-start on the career ladder. Apprenticeships in business and office administration may involve office organisation tasks and liaising with clients, customers and colleagues.
There are business and office administration opportunities in every type of industry making this an incredibly varied career choice. Well known organisations offering these apprenticeships include the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), NHS, Compass Group and Transport for London. National and local Government also have many apprenticeships in this sector.
If you like interacting with others, work well in a team, have great organisation and time management skills and love problem-solving, you may suit an apprenticeship in business administration.
Things that affect your choices, for example, skills and experience, money and housing, personal issues such as health, relationships and discrimination.
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