128. How to Earn, Learn & Build Wealth Without Going to Uni ft The Black Apprentice Network
Send us a textForget what you’ve heard — apprenticeships aren’t just for people who “couldn’t get into uni.”In this episode, Kia sits down with Elijah, founder of The Black Apprentice Network, to break down the truth about degree apprenticeships, why they deserve way more respect, and how they can set you up for success — without £30K of student debt.We get into: 💡 The biggest myths about apprenticeships (and why they’re wrong) 💡 The hidden benefits no one talks about — from networking to early career wins 💡 Whether uni is oversold to young people in 2025 💡 The real career progression after an apprenticeship 💡 Why more schools need to talk about apprenticeships like they talk about UCASWhether you’re picking your post-school path or thinking about a career switch, this conversation will make you look at apprenticeships in a whole new light.👇 Question for you: If you could go back, would you choose uni, an apprenticeship, or something else entirely?🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on money, culture & careers.Support the showFOLLOW PENNIES TO POUNDS 💸Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/penniestopoundspod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/penniestopoundTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@penniestopounds?_t=8ZGvHcCqLIs&_r=1LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pennies-to-poundsWebsite - www.penniestopounds.co.ukContact -
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