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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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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Pursue Your Dream Career
25
Sep
By Remy Knight
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Pursue Your Dream Career

University is the clear direction to take after school to study and pursue your dream career. Well, maybe not. Apprenticeships across the UK are starting to take over the traditional methods of finding careers in high paying, Tech, data and financial companies with Apprenticeship Network. Apprenticeship Positives An apprenticeship offers a unique blend of work experience in addition to study. Apprentices are employees with a contract of employment which details the same benefits as any other employee. Getting a salary! One benefit that can make apprenticeships an interesting career route is that you're employed, studying and also getting a salary.…
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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 should you choose an Apprenticeship over University?
22
Sep
By Charlie Rodgers
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Why should you choose an Apprenticeship over University?

In 2022, with universities costing up to £9,250 per year, it's not surprising to see the rise in interest in apprenticeships. Undoubtedly the decision between getting paid to learn, or paying to learn is a hard one. Whether you're still deciding if you want to choose an Apprenticeship or a University - here's your guide to making the decision that's best for you! What are apprenticeships? Firstly, apprenticeships are paid full-time jobs where you learn/gain valuable experience. Furthermore, you get the opportunity to gain real-life experience working in that industry. Therefore this is the perfect way to get a taste…
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Networking in the Workplace: A Beginners Guide
22
Sep
By Amy Ruffhead
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Networking in the Workplace: A Beginners Guide

Introduction to Networking Networking in a post-covid world is proving to be challenging. Reconnecting with colleagues itsn't as easy as it used to be, especially after two years of working remotely.  A study completed by HSO (a company focused on how to drive improvements in a company’s business performance) found that after covid, 62% of workers would prefer hybrid working and 51% of London workers strongly agree that it’s ‘better for people’s quality of life to be able to work from home one or two days a week’.  Networking before, during and after Covid has recently become a topic of…
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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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05
Aug
By Sameer Joura
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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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