Top 10 Hottest Apprenticeships Available Right Now in 2016

Top 10 Hottest Apprenticeships Available Right Now in 2016

Looking for an alternative path to follow in your career?

Today I came across an interesting section in the newspaper today that listed out what are apparently the top 10 apprenticeships in 2016 that are available right now if you are looking for a change of career. Some of these could just be a dream job for some of you. Some of them seam laughable but the earnings aren't to be laughed at. Some of these are very high paying jobs and careers for life. Could you do or would you want to do any of these apprenticeships?

Top 10 Apprenticeships in 2016

• Crime Scene Photographer
  If you're into CSI or want to be a detective, this is for you. Actually called "photo imaging". It focuses on forensic photography. You'll learn to take really accurate photos of crime scenes and accidents to help in an investigation.
  
• Radio Plugger
  The music industry is notoriously hard to get into, so here's an alternative route. Radio pluggers are hired by record labels to take new singles to producers and DJs to get radio plays. They also set up interviews with bands. You'll need a competitive edge and to know your music.
  
• Space Engineering
  Reach for the stars with a course in space engineering at Loughborough college, in association with the National Space Academy.
  
• Ice Cream Maker
  Norfold Farmhouse Ice Cream is just one of a number of employers that offer apprenticeships in food manufacturing. Maybe you can create the next big selling ice cream flavor?
  
• RAF Aircraft Technician
  This high flying two year apprenticeship will teach you how to test and repair equipment on fast jets, maintain aircraft and aircraft manufacturing. You'll need a GSCE grade C or above in English, maths and science.
  
• Social Media Guru
  Love Insta and Snapchat? Social media apprenticeships are growing fast as businesses need young experts who are plugged into the digital world.
  
• Sports Car Designer
  Aston Martin is offering a four year apprenticeship where you'll learn the skills required to design a state of the art sports car. You'll need a passion for sports cars and a creative eye.
  
• Fashionista
  There are dozens of fashion and textile apprenticeships with top brands such as Burberry and Asos and even independent fashion labels like Lazy Oaf.
  
• Chocolatier
  Land a tasty job crafting chocolate and packaging sweet delights. You could learn how to temper chocolate, develop new food ranges or even work in Easter egg making. The Nestle Academy also has customer service and quality assurance vacancies.
  
• Royal Expert
  How about taking on a posh apprenticeship which involves working in a palace? From the Tower of London to Kensington Palace, Historic Royal Palaces offer apprenticeships in the gardens and estates, visitor services and information systems.
  

So that is what is apparently the top 10 apprenticeships of 2016. I think we could all do some of them. Given a chance. The Social Media Guru some of us already are. And for that you can count yourself lucky. While the Ice Cream Maker and the Chocolatier might not be such a hard job to get. The others are all quite very prestigious jobs.

What do you think of these apprenticeships?

Are there any that you like the sound of?

If you wasn't a freelancer, which one would you go with and why?