Key facts you should know about the apprenticeship levy
20
Oct
By Nadeem Esa
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Key facts you should know about the apprenticeship levy

Here are the key facts you should know: I am a business owner; do I need to pay the levy? The levy is paid by large employers with a pay bill of over £3 million (they pay 0.5% of their total annual pay bill).  I am a levy paying business, how can I access my funds? Levy paying employers access their funds through the online apprenticeship service. The funds in their accounts are available to spend on apprenticeship training in England. For more advice and information visit. Does the levy only help big businesses? The levy is there to fund…
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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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Why employers should recruit apprentices
08
Aug
By Kemi Elisery
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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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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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09
Feb
By Rav Sharma
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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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3 Reasons why a career in Digital Marketing would be PERFECT for you!
09
Feb
By Sophia
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3 Reasons why a career in Digital Marketing would be PERFECT for you!

Everything is going online Companies in all sectors are focusing on developing a digital online presence. The digital economy is growing much faster than the offline economy, and so you should use this to your advantage and get the skills you need to get hired! Here are 3 reasons why There are so many different diverse roles! There are a lot of different area's in marketing, and by taking our course you can specialize in any of the below. Social Media Marketing: Using an array of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to target audiences.Offline Marketing: This includes the…
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Minimum Salary for Apprenticeships
09
Feb
By Lauren
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Minimum Salary for Apprenticeships

Why the minimum Salary is not your maximum There is a belief that the earning potential of an apprentcieship is not very high. I will explain to you why although the minimum salary for an apprentice is £6.56 it is not the maxiumum you will expect to acheive throughout your apprenticeship journey. Industry Salary On average employers often pay more than the minimum rates, especially for higher level apprenticeships. According to Total Jobs, the average annual salary for an apprenticeship is £23,000, which works out at around £12 per hour! The minimum salary does not take into consideration the average…
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Your next step: Apprenticeship Guide
02
Nov
By Ellie Featherstone
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Your next step: Apprenticeship Guide

Unsure on ways to kickstart your career? After years of School education and Sixth Form, there comes a time when next step discussions take place. Let's dive right into the details and experience of an Apprentice... What is an Apprenticeship? Are you wondering what actually is an Apprenticeship? This blog will inform you of everything you need to know prior to taking the leap into pursuing your career. These course last a minimum of 12 months, and takes place within a workplace during usual weekly working hours. Alongside 20% of time which will be in college or working towards a…
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Recruiting an apprentice: FAQs
29
Sep
By Maria Saarniit
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Recruiting an apprentice: FAQs

As an employer finding new talent that has the relevant skills, experience and drive can be a challenge. This can be costly, especially in the current jobs market, where demand for certain skills is higher than ever. A report by the Open University finds that 91% of UK companies struggle to find workers with the right skills. As a result this is costing them a collective £6.33 billion a year. The best way to tackle this shortage is to provide training and development opportunities to your existing employees, or to hire apprentices. Apprentices work similarly to your other employees, but…
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