Welcome back for Season 6 of Future You: achieve your career goals. This year we're tackling topics chosen by you. If you have a suggestion for something you'd like us to cover, get in touch podcast@prospects.ac.uk.

We kick off with everything you need to know about apprenticeships.

Host Emily Slade is joined by:

Erin McKelvey, talent attraction manager at Forvis Mazars

Holly Slater, early careers partner at Jisc

Owen Marshall-Jones, recently completed a digital marketing apprenticeship with Prospects

Matthew Farrow, apprentice quantity surveyor with Gleeds

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Still trying to figure out whether you should go to university or do an apprenticeship: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/should-i-go-to-university-or-do-an-apprenticeship/

Overview of degree apprenticeships: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships/?utm_source=Podbean&utm_medium=podcast+episode+&utm_campaign=Apprenticeship_episode&utm_term=Apprenticeship_Podbean

Apprenticeship cover lever template: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/cover-letters/apprenticeship-cover-letter/

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Welcome back to Future You.

This year, we’re diving into the topics that matter most for your next steps - from clearing, to apprenticeships, changing careers, salary support, and so much more. Wherever you are in your journey, Future You is here to help you plan what’s next with confidence.

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This week James, a captain based at Heathrow shares his career journey from training in the RAF to becoming a certified trainer. He talks about the importance of both technical and soft skills, how you can practise flying a plane at home, and what qualifications you’ll need to become a pilot.

Airline pilot job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot

How to become a pilot in the UK: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-uk/

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Catherine joins us this week to talk us through what the role involves, how she got there despite studying ancient history at university, and the key skills that make her successful in the job.

Read more from Catherine: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/case-studies/sustainability-analyst-catherine-barker/

Explore being a sustainability consultant: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sustainability-consultant

How to get a job in sustainability: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture/how-to-get-a-job-in-sustainability/

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What’s it really like working in sales? This week I chat to Hollie, an account manager for Prospects who shares her career journey so far - from the shop floor at Argos, to taking on cruise ship contracts and working at sea, and now to her current role in the education sector.

Explore an overview of the UK's sales industry: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/sales/overview-of-the-uks-sales-industry/

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This week we're joined by Dr Elle Boag, head of psychology at the University of Essex Online, to explore the MSc Psychology programme. Dr Boag breaks down the structure, key modules, research project, and the type of students who thrive on the course.

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https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/msc-organisational-psychology/?utm_source=prospects&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=organisational-psychology/

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This week I'm joined by Luke Sambridge, who became a magistrate at just 20 years old. Luke explains what magistrates really do, the skills that matter most, and why people from all backgrounds, not just legal experts, can apply.

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Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate

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