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What is an Apprenticeship?
11
May
By Munachi Atumonyogo
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What is an Apprenticeship?

Interested in starting an apprenticeship but not sure what it is? Well you’re in luck - in this post we will demystify exactly what apprenticeships are, how these programmes work, who can apply and what the different apprenticeship levels mean. An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee gains invaluable experience while also learning the theory side of their role. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a training provider, college or university and after successful completion gain a nationally recognised qualification.  An apprenticeship includes:  Hands-on-experience in your role Paid…
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10
May
By Rosie Daly
Apprenticeships

How you add value as an Apprentice

By Rosie Daly Being an apprentice sounds daunting, the title itself can feel like it has a huge arrow pointing at you, saying ‘unexperienced’. Although it may be true in most cases, if you have never worked a full time job. You can feel completely unprepared for the world of 9-5 working. But the joy of being an apprentice is, you have the opportunity to learn, experiment and make mistakes. As an apprentice, you aren't expected to know everything. Work experience is useful, but personal experience is even better. You bring value in different ways. No one cares if you…
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09
May
By James Lepe
Apprenticeships

Hear it first Hand

My experience as a Digital Marketing Apprentice James Lepe This blog is designed to give you first hand information on the life of a Digital Marketing Apprentice, the opportunities, experiences and challenges they may face. All you need to know before you start your own wonderful journey in the rapidly growing Digital Space. Hello, my name is James Lepe. I am 26 years old, and live in North London. I am a very sociable up-beat person who enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as being passionate about other things. Global social media users have jumped by 13%…
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How to get into digital marketing – securing a digital marketing apprenticeship
09
May
By Saffron Foster
Apprentice, Apprenticeships

How to get into digital marketing – securing a digital marketing apprenticeship

If you’re reading this, you’re likely curious about how to start your career in digital marketing. Whilst many choose to take the traditional route of going to university, this isn’t always the best option for everyone. And, it certainly isn’t the only option available to you.  Read on to find out all there is to know about securing a digital marketing apprenticeship. We’ll cover the benefits of a digital marketing apprenticeship, what to expect, and where to find one. What is digital marketing?  Before we crack on, let’s start by firstly laying out a definition of digital marketing. You need…
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08
May
By Zach Choudhury
Apprenticeships

Misconception about apprenticeships

Over the most recent couple of years, apprenticeships have become more well known than any other time. Whether you are a hopeful legal counselor or engineer, employer or manager, there are apprenticeships accessible for most professional courses. However, there are various misconceptions about apprenticeships that prevent numerous from picking this course. What Is an Apprenticeship? A new start to revolutionizing your optimism about your aspired career. Joining an apprenticeship is the equivalent of a real job, learning the skillset on the go to perform at the highest level, gaining the most precious & valuable experience from those highly advanced in…
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Apprenticeship Interview Tips
05
May
By Thomas Haines
Apprenticeships,

Apprenticeship Interview Tips

So you’ve successfully got an interview for the apprenticeship of your dreams, well done! Sitting down for an apprenticeship interview can be very anxiety-inducing. perhaps you may not know what to expect, or what's going to be expected of you! Here are some top tips that will help you smash that interview Tip 1 - Talk About You During an interview, it can be tempting to only focus on your academics, the work you have done and pretty much anything that you think will impress your potential employer. While this is all important information, the company is going to want…
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Balance Yourself: Work-Life-Apprenticeship
05
May
By Gemma Grange
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Balance Yourself: Work-Life-Apprenticeship

Since the beginning of the pandemic and working from home more frequently, the work-life balance as we knew it has been thrown out of the window. Working longer hours where you eat, sleep and live has meant boundaries have been broken - this leads to burnout, fatigue and poor mental health. Surely this leads us to question why on earth would you want to add another spinning plate to your life in the form of an apprenticeship? They are no small thing to undertake - would it mean working even longer hours, into the night and on weekends? Would I…
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28
Apr
By Kenya Young-Denton
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Thinking About Apprenticeships- Apprentice Edition

Thinking About Apprenticeships- Apprentice Edition Here at the Apprenticeship Network we strive ourselves to give out the best information on Apprenticeships to help both Apprentices and Employers. So with that being said here is a quick guide on what to do if you are thinking about Apprenticeship and what you can do to find the perfect resources to help you get hired.  Step 1- Find Out What Your Good At I know when we try to think about what we're good at or enjoy it can be quite daunting but it does help when looking for an apprenticeship. Finding out…
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Digital Marketing Specialist Areas
13
Apr
By Charlotte Grayson
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Digital Marketing Specialist Areas

What are Specialist Areas? By 'specialist areas', we mean key pillars that make up Digital Marketing. They form the base of Digital Marketing, and can help inform a Digital Marketing strategy. For those new to Digital Marketing, perhaps a budding apprentice, this blog post will explore definitions of the 6 specialist areas. In addition, you will be provided with tools to explore further. Specialist area #1 : SEM Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is a blanket term used for methods to optimise website performance. This includes SEO and PPC, the second and third specialist areas. Specialist area #2 : SEO Search…
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Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher
13
Apr
By Charlotte Grayson
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Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher

How would you like to be a driving force in enabling students to achieve the best possible knowledge, skills and behaviours? As a Learning and Skills Teacher, you will do this by planning and delivering teaching that is current, comprehensive and challenging, and that inspires students to engage, progress and achieve their full potential. If this sounds like you, keep reading... Teaching young people and adults within all parts of the education and training sector. Overview: Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification level5Equivalent to higher national diploma (HND)Typical duration18 monthsApprenticeship categoryEducation and childcareMaximum funding £7,000Maximum amount government will fund for apprenticeship and trainingAlso…
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