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My experience as a Digital Marketing Apprentice   Hello, my name is Trudi. I am a Digital Marketing Apprentice working at a Media agency in London. I started my apprenticeship at 21 and I am now 22. I thought that I would be one of the oldest people starting an apprenticeship but that was not the case! I met many apprentices on my scheme that were aged between 18-26. You are never too old to start an apprenticeship!   Throughout my time at school I always knew that university was not the right place for me. It was the idea…

Apprenticeships VS university! A popular question. The number of people choosing to do higher apprenticeships, over going to university, has risen by 1.9% since 2020. What is the reason for this? The purpose of this blog is not to sway or convince you, rather inform you of both sides and benefits and drawbacks of both options. University - benefits and drawbacks First off, university. A popular choice of many, for various reasons, such as: first time moving out of home and experiencing freedom, wanting to follow a career path that needs a degree, developing new skills, confidence or friends, or…

Exams are coming to an end, and you're almost free and have the best summer awaiting you but the decision to go to university is still not something you're sure about. With everyone saying that it's the best choice for you and you know it'll make your parents proud, it can be difficult to speak up. Before you make up your mind, we have listed the pros and cons apprenticeships so that you can be aware and informed before you take that next step. Let Apprenticeship Network help you and inform you about all you need to know about our…

People Do Not Buy Goods And Services. They Buy Relations, Stories And Magic.- Seth Godin Today's Content : What is digital marketing What Is PPCWhat employers look for in an Apprentice Networking /Career growth So you want to kick start your career as a digital marketer? Well you're in the right place at the right time my friend. In todays fast growing marketing industry, there's a huge demand for new talent like YOU. In this blog I'll be covering the burning questions you may have that's stopping you from taking this opportunity and finally joining us in the crazy world…

Apprenticships are the New Black What's in fashion right now? Apprenticeships. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the UK has seen a boom in Apprenticeship applicants. It's undertandable; the opportunity comes with benefits beyond the basics. And why's that? Here are 5 reasons. 1. It's a University Alternative Uni isn't for everyone. It wasn't for Covid either. But there are a lot of similarities between joining an Apprenticeship scheme and joining a University, while a lot of more beneficial factors regarding Apprenticships. One being that they are more flexible when it comes to working from home. Since Covid, lockdowns had been…

Why Should I Choose An Apprenticeship? So, What is an Apprenticeship?An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.What are the Benefits of an Apprenticeship?Get hands-on experience Benefit from support systems and learning aids Get paid to learn Get industry-recognised qualifications Get a feel for the work environment Should I do an Apprenticeship or go to University?Apprenticeships appeal to those looking for alternatives to university as they take a more practical approach…