A Level Students Receive Exam Results

The video discusses the increasing number of students applying for university and the importance of considering job opportunities beyond a degree. It highlights the trend of employers, like KLM, favoring apprenticeships for their vocational skills. The video emphasizes the importance of employability skills gained through various degrees and the relevance of these skills in the job market. Despite concerns about employability, students continue to apply for university, considering the relevance of their degrees.

What is a key reason students are considering combined courses?

• To avoid studying abroad

• To reduce the cost of education

• To specialize in one subject

• To increase their chances of employability

Why are companies like KLM turning to apprenticeships?

• To avoid hiring university graduates

• To develop applicants with relevant skills

• To find cheaper labor

• To reduce their workforce

What is one major benefit of apprenticeships mentioned in the video?

• They guarantee a job after completion

• They provide a way to avoid student debt

• They are shorter than university courses

• They offer international travel opportunities

What is emphasized as a valuable outcome of most degrees?

• Specialization in a specific field

• Training the brain and learning to think independently

• Guaranteed employment in a chosen field

• Opportunities for international study

How has the fear of becoming an unemployable graduate affected students?

• It has made them consider the relevance of their degrees

• It has led them to choose only vocational courses

• It has increased the number of students studying abroad

• It has stopped them from applying to university