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Apprenticeships – Kick starting your career

Leaving school can be daunting, no one really knows what the next step is or what it should be. Why not do an apprenticeship? You’ll earn impressive qualifications, great skills, and an amazing CV – all while getting paid! If you’re new to working life, bored of your job or just eager to gain new skills. But if you have the ambition to work your way into the career you want, an apprenticeship could be for you! Benefits Skills Apprenticeships allow you to get real,  practical experience in a job role, learning the right skills in a real environment which…
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Our Top Tips to Succeed as an Apprentice

It can take some time to settle into a new role! With so much information and meeting new people, it's natural to feel a little nervous and sometimes overwhelmed! To start your apprenticeship off the right way, it can help to be prepared. From making a good first impression to knowing what will be expected of you in your day-to-day role, there are lots of things you can do to make the most of your new position. We've put together a list of our top tips to help you find your feet and flourish as an apprentice! Stay Organised Organise…
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Experience or Debt? Lets see what an apprenticeship can offer you!

Interested in earning whilst learning? This is the blog for you! I'll be discussing the basics of an apprenticeship, benefits, different sectors you can get into any many more. What is an apprenticeship?An apprenticeship is when you study whilst also gaining experience within the related work field. By doing an apprenticeship, you are saving yourself from the debt of university and most importantly equipping yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to prosper both academically and career-wise. There are many different apprenticeships available: Level 3-7, Degree Apprenticeships (you receive a degree by the end whilst also gaining experience).Benefits of…
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Break the norm, choose apprenticeships

For years on end the same education path has been engrained into every school & college in the country despite there being over 170 different industries that offer apprenticeships. With my apprenticeship sadly coming to and end it's strange to think I was almost discouraged to even begin my journey as an apprentice by people in college who were shocked and couldn't believe I wasn't going to university. Little did I know that I would be exposed to an array of technology I couldn't imagine ever using, visit countries and events all provided by my company and a course that…
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Apprenticeships. Why apply to one?

Apprenticeships. Why apply to one?

In this blog I'll be going over some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship and why you should apply to one. I'll cover areas from searching for the best one, to the 'day-in-the life' of a current Apprentice. Explore more of this blog if you are thinking on applying. What is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship is where the employee has a paid job but is also learning and gaining skills specific to their role. For example, you will need to learn your role and industry for one day between the working week (Monday to Friday). At the end of the…
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Looking to employ an apprentice? Look no further!

Looking to expand your team? Working in HR, trying to find the most reliable agency to train your team members? We offer an abundance of training courses, confidence building and expanding the skill set of each apprentice! We support YOU through the WHOLE process. The amazing apprentice mentors will meet with both the manager and the apprentice monthly. We support both through the education, training process. You have the ability to employ new members through the program, or give the opportunity to existing team members. This expands their knowledge and confidence! Hiring your apprentice is super easy, extremely positive and…
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The Apprentice Network opportunities!

Looking for a new role? Look no further, we provide amazing training with an abundance of support from our mentors. Inhouse training while working within a team of your dreams! The Apprentice Network allows you to become beautifully trained slowly introducing you into the digital marketing world. Providing you with mentor programs you can explore here. Why choose us? Firstly, we offer entry level apprenticeships to kick-start your career! Our past apprentices can help you decide which is best for you, click our internal link here!Secondly, we provide technical insights into the digital marketing world, allowing us to give you…
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Uni & Debt or Earning & Learning?

What to do next after school? Whether you are finishing up you A-levels, BTEC or college in general, thinking about what you wish to do next is always daunting. But have no fear the Apprenticeship Network is here! University is no longer the social norm. Students have spent around 15 years of their life in school. Spending another 3-4 years just doesn't sound appealing anymore. Work-based learning is a game changer. It's like test driving a career, and I have seen it in action with our registered apprenticeship programs for high school students.Kim Reynolds This is where apprenticeships come into…
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Elementor #2322

5 Reasons to join the apprenticeship scheme at MediaCom Ever thought about doing an apprenticeship at a company like MediaCom, but not quite sure if it’s the right thing for you?Apprenticeships may not seem like the obvious choice for many, but those who are motivated to get into the digital job market will find it an excellent way to gain valuable experience. Read more to find out 5 reasons why you should take the plunge and go for it! 1. A great company to help kickstart your career MediaCom is the biggest media agency in the UK. In fact, it’s…
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