 Even when you're sure what career you want, sometimes it pays to look beyond the conventional way of breaking into it. Dellan was all set to go to university to study renewable energy when he saw that a local wind farm was advertising for apprentices. That got him thinking. He knew he wanted to be a wind turbine engineer, so rather than study a theory-based course, he chose an apprenticeship instead. And that was a landmark decision for Dellan. As an apprentice, you get to earn a wage, learn specialist skills, and gain the kind of practical experience that starts successful careers. Dellan is getting more from his apprenticeship every day. He's enjoying his training, gaining confidence, putting money aside, and is well on the way to becoming fully qualified. So if you're looking to engineer your career with an alternative to university, the answer is apprenticeships.