Insights Series: An apprenticeship in Digital

If you’re looking for more reasons to join the Apprenticeship Network, here are some insights from alumni - geared towards careers in digital. We asked, you shared- Q; How will an apprenticeship help me progress towards my professional career goals? From my experience, I was able to join a media agency where I can use tools and processes which are transferable to any company. By gaining inside knowledge and experience using new platforms, I work towards progressing my digital skills as a Marketer. Q; How does your apprenticeship work contribute towards company strategy/goals? A great part of the apprenticeship is…
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The benefits of hiring an apprentice

The benefits of hiring an apprentice

Hiring an Apprentice is an exciting opportunity for both apprentice and employers. Apprentices can now be recruited at different levels, from new school leavers and university graduates to people who want to further their career development or change careers. You can even hire someone new or upskill an existing team members skill. The skills experienced workers can pass on to an apprentice are endless.  So take a deeper look into apprenticeships and the benefits of hiring an apprentice. We have broken down the benefits into five different benefits of hiring an apprentice: 1. A breath of fresh air Injecting some…
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Why Pursue a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship?

One of the most vital elements to promoting content, business' and services in the 21st Century. And without a doubt, one of the most popular areas for apprenticeships. Digital Marketing. But why pursue an apprenticeship in this area? A bit more about Digital Marketing Digital Marketing, otherwise known as online marketing, is the promotion of brands to connect with potential customers on the internet across an array of different platforms. This includes platforms like Facebook and Instagram for Social media, as well as email and search engines. There are also different types of Digital marketing including B2B and B2C. B2B…
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3 Reasons why a career in Digital Marketing would be PERFECT for you!

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

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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