15
Sep
By Rohit Nijer
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships: Paid qualifications

You may be in your last year of Sixth Form or College (like I was). You may be midway through your university degree. You may be just completely lost but you know you are passionate to have a successful career. There are various opportunities for you to explore within apprenticeships. Initially, I was being urged by my teachers and parents to go to University. However, I didn't like the idea of spending more time in a classroom environment doing something I'm not sure that I would've liked. Therefore, I picked to do an apprenticeship. As you would with university, please…
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15
Sep
By Emily Northrop
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Apprentice, Apprenticeships

7 Reasons an apprenticeship is right for ME

Asking yourself whether an apprenticeship is right for you? Congratulations! The fact that you are even considering your options means that you are someone who is already engaged with your future career and striving to make an informed decision on the path you want to take. I am an apprentice currently working for Google, and here are my reasons why an apprenticeship would be right for you... You work best through hands on activities, and you learn through doing tasks. Apprenticeships are great for kinetic learners, as they begin working straight away. You learn through valuable experience and the mistakes…
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Why Apprenticeships?
15
Sep
By Maruf Faquirbhai
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Why Apprenticeships?

Hey YOU!..... Yes YOU!! listen in, apprenticeships are one of many excellent ways to gain access to a company or a sector you want to work in and develop your skill set, and if you do a really good job... You may even become a member of the team! But why choose an apprenticeship? With 35% of apprentices aged between 18-24 followed closely by 20% at age 18. Apprenticeships are usually aimed for post GCSE and sixth form graduates. However, 19% of apprentices are aged 25-34 (I'm part of that age group) So what are the pros and cons and…
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Changing careers? Heres an alternative route to Google
15
Sep
By Emily Duncan
Apprenticeships,

Changing careers? Heres an alternative route to Google

Changing career is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly however a well planned move can turn out to be incredibly rewarding. Whatever you reason for wanting a change - whether you've reached your limits and are struggling to progress or you after a new challenge - The Apprentice Network is a great place to find resources about new opportunities. Taking on an apprenticeship course is a great way to find an entry level position in a corporation that may otherwise seem unapproachable. This doesn't mean an apprenticeship is easy to get, nor should the recruiting process be underestimated, however,…
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The Onboarding process for an Apprentice
15
Sep
By Samit Patel
Apprenticeships

The Onboarding process for an Apprentice

So you’ve just hired an apprentice for the first time and their start date is coming soon. Just as you would with anyone new, ensuring that they feel welcome and part of a team is important. However, some elements may be a little different with the on boarding process of an apprentice than a full time member. It’s sometime hard to forget that they are in training; so their introduction will be a little different to that of someone with 5 or more years of experience. So if this is the first time you have hired an apprentice, our blog…
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15
Sep
By Jennifer Anderson
Apprenticeships

Breaking the Stigma of Apprenticeships

I believe that apprenticeships are the way forward, unfortunately there is still a stigma around them. As an individual who has always been academic, the idea of going to university never really appealed to me. However my secondary school and college never really promoted any other options. One teacher in particular told me I couldn’t be successful without a degree. I told her that I was applying for an apprenticeship for the BBC. She told me that I should not even bother with the role as I would never get it and even if I did I would only be…
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15
Sep
By Jess Liddy
Apprenticeships

5 Tips for Starting an Apprenticeship

Are you about to start an apprenticeship? If so, congratulations! We hope you find these tips useful as you enter the world of work… Ask Questions When you want to make a good impression starting your apprenticeship, it’s only natural to want to appear like you know it all. In an environment where everyone seems to do their jobs with ease, admitting that you don’t know something can be scary. However, the whole point of your apprenticeship is to learn. Your employer will expect you to be asking questions regularly. Whether it’s about an aspect of your job, the company…
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15
Sep
By Fatma Jeilani
Apprenticeships

Want to get paid whilst learning?

Learning is key but is it easy at the expense of being in debt? The solution is simple... Apprenticeships! Get paid whilst learning from the very best in the industry. Skip ahead without the expense of being in debt. The solution is a few simple steps. Go online today and take your pick. You can choose from a selection of jobs with various roles that are hiring. There are variety of benefits when doing an apprenticeship the main ones being 1. Earn money Earn a wage while also learning. You can make a substantial income whilst learning from the best…
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DITL of an Digital Marketing apprentice – WFH Edition
15
Sep
By Rochelle Gueroui-Morille
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DITL of an Digital Marketing apprentice – WFH Edition

Ever wondered what a digital marketing apprentice does? How do they contribute to the team? How much responsibility do they get? Let's hear from Hermoine, a digital marketing apprentice at the marketing agency A Place In Space and her experience so far. What made you want to start a digital marketing apprenticeship?  I tried the more ‘conventional’ route of going to uni and it was a very overwhelming experience. 2020 was a very turbulent year and thinking that going to uni that year would be okay was a big mistake. It was a very isolating experience with little support. My…
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Hiring an apprentice: How to hire an apprentice for your business
15
Sep
By Zack Isaacs
Apprenticeships

Hiring an apprentice: How to hire an apprentice for your business

Hiring an apprentice can bring huge benefits. Our short article helps explain benefits of hiring an apprentice, and some genreal How do I hire an apprentice? So what are the benefits of hiring an apprentice? You’ll get an extra pair of hands and a good first step towards becoming an employer, and at the same time you’ll be giving a lot back to the next generation or your working community. We’ve already covered a lot of the benefits of hiring an apprentice, so here we’ll go through the things you need to do to get your apprenticeship off the ground, and…
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