08
Aug
By Darcey Meeking
Apprenticeships

Why YOU should do an Apprenticeship

start a career Build a Professional network experienced mentors Earn whilst you learn Gain a Qualification An Apprenticeship is a paid entry role into a company. 20% of your work hours a week will be made up of learning with a training provider. At the end you would be provided a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are available for anyone 16+ and not in full time employment. Although Apprenticeships are believed to be aimed for school leavers there is many available for Adults. So why should you chose the path of an apprenticeship what makes it better than other routes? Well…
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What do employers REALLY think about apprenticeships?
08
Aug
By Katie Jordan
Apprenticeships

What do employers REALLY think about apprenticeships?

In 2022, the number of young people choosing to do apprenticeships is on the rise. This is a major difference to the statistics that we would have seen a decade ago. But are apprentices really valuable assets to companies? Let's evaluate. University has long been the most popular route of higher education for school leavers in the UK: in 2019−20 alone, there were 2.4 million students enrolled in UK universities. In that same period, 719,000 people were actively working as an apprentice in England. Many of us are constantly hearing the sentiment that 'a degree is the only way into…
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08
Aug
By Hanifah Butt
Apprenticeships

TOP 3 TIPS BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

3 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START YOUR NEW JOURNEY  We know how hard it can be starting a apprenticeship and we know you want to make the best impression on your new employer but how do you do that? We have broken down 3 simple skills that will help you get ahead and keep you on track during your apprenticeship. To make sure you don't miss out, keep reading to find out some secret tips to help you before you start your apprenticeship. 1) ORGANISATION Get ready as you will be in demand, you will be managing…
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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 Caitlin Clarke
Apprenticeships

Why hire an Apprentice?

Many businesses want to know the benefits and gains from employing apprentices, rather than just assisting someone with their development. Some businesses don't realise the obvious benefits to taking on apprentices within the workforce. An effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, qualified workforce.Apprentices can be employed at every level, not just graduates.Small businesses have found it an effective way to take on personnel and train employees at the same time.Brings in youthful talent with new, modern ideas to support the changing times.86% of employees have said that apprenticeships helped them to gain the necessary skills catered to…
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08
Aug
By Caitlin Clarke
Apprenticeships

What makes Apprenticeships Priceless?

Would you prefer to gain new skills and knowledge, and get paid while doing it? Apprenticeships are the way to go! But why should new career starters apply for an apprenticeship? They used to only be available to those in the labor industry, such as Plumbers or Construction workers. However, in recent years they have become readily available in nearly every industry of work. Not only this, but they are available to people of all ages - whether you're 18 or 42. Some of the perks as an apprentice include: You have a workplace 'mentor' or 'line manager' that will…
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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 Oliver Bridgman
Apprenticeships

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How Apprenticeships Are Changing The Professional World For young people leaving school, only 2 options are widely spoken about - go to university or get a job where you can. This would often be as a trade apprentice, such as a plumber, or low/no-entry jobs - bartender, retail etc.Whilst there is nothing wrong with these choices, it leaves out the huge opportunity for eager, intelligent people to start their careers in the worlds most exciting industries, such as tech or digital marketing. That's where we come in.Our goal is to provide professional apprenticeships to kickstart your career, whether you're a school…
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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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