06
Mar
By Dexter Ngugi
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Your Guide to Finding the Best Opportunity for Your Career

Are you a student looking to start your career with an apprenticeship? Or maybe you're an employer looking to hire the best talent in the UK? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the top 15 apprenticeship programs in the UK, helping you find the best opportunity for your career. Best apprenticeships in the UK If you're looking for the best apprenticeships in the UK, look no further than the government-funded apprenticeships. These programs offer a range of opportunities for school leavers, college graduates, and non-traditional students. They provide practical, on-the-job training, giving you the skills and…
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Top 5 Things That Make Apprenticeships Priceless!
27
Jan
By Naomi Rowse
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Top 5 Things That Make Apprenticeships Priceless!

There are so many advantages to an apprenticeship we struggled to keep it to 5 - But we've picked 5 excellent reasons for an Apprenticeship!So, for this month we are going to mix them up for both employers and apprentices as they both have priceless advantages which no other training course, college or university will give.For this month we are going to focus on:1: Hands on Experience2: Paid to Learn3: Helps Business Expansion4: Grow Your Career while Learning5: Student Discounts!-Hands On Experience-It’s common knowledge that apprentices work alongside the employer, generally with the assistance of a manager or senior member…
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Apprenticeships – A different way to learn
22
Dec
By Rita Baptiste
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Apprenticeships – A different way to learn

Welcome to the Apprenticeship Network, where we have one aim - to join employers and candidates who want to earn as they learn . University is not for everyone and we understand the importance of offering alternative sources of learning to individuals. We also recognise that businesses thrive through a workforce that possess skills that are fundamental to growth and development. We're committed to providing a platform where all those involved in apprenticeships can communicate and connect. Being paid while you earn will appeal to a number of individuals who are not keen to follow the traditional route of education…
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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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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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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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First Day As An Apprentice, What It Might Look Like?
30
Aug
By Lily Davis
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First Day As An Apprentice, What It Might Look Like?

First day as an apprentice, scary right? I think the nerves of starting a new job, is the fear of the unknown. Down to the biggest worries – I am going to do well, will I like my new colleges; all the way down to, what if I can’t find the toilet. It’s human nature to feel a mix of emotions before/on your first day but here are a few things that will most likely happen on your first day. Plan Your Commute You don’t want to be stressed on your first day – don’t do that to yourself! Know…
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29
Jun
By Aranpreet Ruprai
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Is an apprenticeship worth it?

Want to join me on my pathway to working with one of the biggest media agencies in the world? I will be writing about how I got to where I'm at now. This is how I became a digital marketing apprentice and what my daily life is like. Application Process After completing my BTEC Business course in during college I was juggling a few part time jobs, hobbies and my future career around. I had found a passion for baking and becoming a makeup artist however I didn't realize a huge thing I was doing every single day of my…
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28
Jun
By Joanna Bradley
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Apprenticeships: Digital Marketing

Making the right choice Most people are unaware that there are other options other than university as schools do not educate students on this due to university being the popular choice among people. Although apprenticeships are becoming more popular, there are still many people who do not know there is this other option for them. Understanding that there are other options beside university is crucial for those people who feel better suited to working from the get-go. People who are not suited to university may feel trapped into applying due to pressure from their school or parents or they are…
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