Dear parents,

The world of work is changing quickly. As a parent, you may be wondering what that means for your child’s future.

Technical education pathways such as apprenticeships, T-levels and HTQs can help young people develop valuable skills, gain real-world experience and access exciting career opportunities.

That’s why employers from across the UK have come together to encourage parents, carers and guardians to take a closer look through technical education.

Read what employers have to say

Why consider technical education?

Gain practical
experience

Develop skills employers
are looking for

Access skilled careers across
a wide range of industries

What is technical education?

T-levels (16+)

Ideal for young people who enjoy learning through a mix of classroom study and industry experience.

Apprenticeships (16+)

Your child can earn while learning, gaining qualifications and workplace experience from day one.

HTQs (18+)

Higher level qualifications designed with employers so your child can develop practical, career-focused skills.

Success Story

Meet Abraham Mathews

Location and age: Bristol, 22
Job title: Associate Design Engineer

I joined GKN in 2021 through a degree apprenticeship programme and completed my apprenticeship in September 2025. Since then, I’ve moved into a full-time engineering role, which felt like a natural progression because by the end of my apprenticeship I was already taking on the same level of responsibility.

I’d been interested in aviation and aerospace from a young age. Growing up near Heathrow Airport in West London, I was fascinated by aircraft and the industry around them. The apprenticeship route stood out to me after school because it combined that passion for aerospace with the opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while also working towards a degree.

Employers backing technical education