8 Apprenticeship Myths vs. Facts
21
Oct
By Annie Chen
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8 Apprenticeship Myths vs. Facts

1. Apprenticeship is paid work while you can learn new skills Too good to be true? But it is! There are skills that you can’t learn during the academic training. From the hands-on experience, you can benefit from working with other senior employees and experienced colleagues from different backgrounds to upskill your team-working, time-management, problem-solving and communication skills. You can further expand your skillset as well as getting a feel of a professional working environment and understand where your best fit is. Check out other Apprenticeship Network blogs for more experience sharing stories. What’s even better is the experiences you…
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Top tips – how to apply for an Apprenticeship
20
Oct
By Paige Toms
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Top tips – how to apply for an Apprenticeship

Applying for an apprenticeship can be quite daunting. You want to sell yourself. You'll want to know when to apply for an apprenticeship and best practices when you do apply. You also want to come across as someone the employer wants to interview. It’s all about first impressions with your CV and applying for a job takes a lot of time. Below is a list of my top 3 points on how to apply for an apprenticeship. 1. Be specific to the apprenticeship role2. Sell yourself in your CV3. check, check, and check again! 1. Be specific to the apprenticeship…
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Is an Apprenticeship for you?
26
Sep
By Umut Caglar
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Apprentice, Apprenticeships

Is an Apprenticeship for you?

The age old question of "what should I do once school finishes?" is one that goes through all of our minds at one point or another, we spend countless hours possibly nights deciding "Should I go to uni?", "Should I take a gap year?", "should I go into work?" Well why not consider an apprenticeship? its all of those options in one. What is an Apprenticeship? It is a real job where you will get paid to work and learn at the same time gain valuable experience by the end of your course have the relevant skills and knowledge for…
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Are Apprenticeships the ‘IT’ thing?
23
Sep
By Ella Krohn
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Are Apprenticeships the ‘IT’ thing?

For years we have been taught that there is only one way of getting a top paying job. Through a degree. That our key performance is defined by test after test. Apprenticeships have come to disrupt this idea and are paving a way for a new work force. Apprenticeships are the new way forward for many businesses. There is a current pandemic of jobs requiring 5 years experience for entry level jobs, which is almost impossible to obtain. I am sure if you're looking into Apprenticeships you are sick and tired of people telling you that you will 'waste' without…
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4 reasons why you’re never too old to be an apprentice
22
Sep
By Laura Nightingale
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4 reasons why you’re never too old to be an apprentice

In the past, apprenticeships were once just for 16–24-year-olds so when you think of apprentices you are probably imagining young adults who are fresh out of school. Fortunately, the age restrictions were scrapped a few years ago and in the year 2019/2022 over 45% of apprenticeship starts were by people over the age of 24. In fact, over the last couple of years, a lower proportion of starters were under the age of 19 and a higher proportion were over the age of 19 (House of Commons). This just shows the popularity of adult apprenticeships and how these programmes are…
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Why employers should recruit apprentices
08
Aug
By Kemi Elisery
Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Employer, Training Provider,

Why employers should recruit apprentices

Today's job market presents numerous challenges to the employer. In this entry, we will look into how apprentices can solve many of them. What is an apprentice? Similar to a trainee, an apprentice is an employee and a student. For an agreed term, they are taken on board to acquire specialized skills specific to the industry and company. Apprentices can be 16 and straight out of school, or a veteran in a different industry, looking for a career change. At the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have loads of valuable skills and a government recognised qualification. Why are…
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08
Aug
By Zara
Apprentice

Considering an Apprenticeship?

Are you considering an apprenticeship, but don't know if it's the right choice? It's an important choice to make and can understandably be a difficult decision. Here are 3 reasons why you should start an apprenticeship. 1. You can earn and learn at the same time How great is it that you can learn on the job, whilst being paid a salary? There's no notorious student debt. Instead, you leave with a wealth of knowledge on a well-paid salary. Just this alone gives you so much freedom to enjoy the things you love. How much can I expect to make?…
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05
Aug
By Sameer Joura
Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Employer,

Top 3 Reasons To Do An Apprenticeship

By Sameer Joura | 04 August 2022 | Blog Finding candidates with the relevant expertise can often be a challenge for the expansion and stability of an organisation. However, through apprenticeship programmers with The Apprenticeship Network. Individuals might be selected from the local area and developed into young adults with the right skills to help a Business Succeed. Our nationally recognised apprenticeship programmes are created to educate and prepare people for the exact skills, they need to succeed in their chosen fields of employment. It is presented through high-quality interactive learning and combines academic knowledge with practical work-based learning. 1.…
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05
Aug
By Leah Gosling
Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Training Provider

Why Apprenticeships Are The Way Forward

Apprenticeships have become increasingly popular over the years. It's a great alternative for school leavers and gives you so many endless opportunities! And I am going to tell you why you should consider them... What Is An Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid job. Eight hours of your week will go towards study time. There are different levels of apprenticeships. Starting from Level 2, equivalent to GCSEs all the way up to Level 7 which is equivalent to a Masters Degree. This is all paid for by your apprenticeship provider so you can achieve your qualification without getting into any…
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What is an apprenticeship?
05
Aug
By Mollie Elson
Apprentice, Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

Introduction You may think you know all there is to know about an apprenticeship, or you may not have a clue whatsoever how they work! So, today I’ll be giving an overview as to what they are, how they work, what roles you can do, as well as explaining why they’re so valuable. What is an apprenticeship and how do they work? For those who really don’t know, apprenticeships are essentially a job and studying combined. Often, you'll work 80% of your weekly hours, with 20% dedicated to study and learning time. The time studying can include a range of…
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