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Guide to Changing a Career With a Tech Apprenticeship

Not only is an apprenticeship a great way to start a career in your chosen industry, it’s also a perfect opportunity to change your career! There are various reasons as to why you may be looking for a career change, whether you feel stuck in a rut doing the same things day-in day-out within your..

What is an Apprenticeship Review?

Whether you’ve just started on your apprenticeship journey or are considering applying for one, you’ll need to understand what an apprenticeship review is!

These 1-1 sessions take place with your Apprenticeship Coach and are designed to support you and keep you on track, making sure that you’re..

How Can I Motivate my Employees?

Keeping your employees motivated is no easy task for managers, it’s easier said than done. While it can sometimes seem like an uphill struggle trying to keep your team (and yourself) feeling driven, it’s essential. Put simply - a motivated workforce is a productive one!

However, there are some..

Marketing Careers: Top 5 Job Roles Using Digital Marketing Skills

Digital Marketing is one of the most versatile career paths, with industry tools and techniques constantly developing, and many different areas of specialism - there are many different routes you can go down.

But what are the most in-demand Digital Marketing job roles? In this blog, we're covering..

How to Find the Right Apprenticeship Training Provider

Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career in your chosen industry. Finding the right apprenticeship placement and provider can be a daunting prospect, especially if you're new to your job search, but the results are worth it! 

In this blog, we’ll discuss some factors you should take into..

How to Successfully Onboard a New Apprentice

A positive onboarding experience can help set your apprentice up for success, and help them integrate seamlessly into your team

Starting an apprenticeship can be a daunting process, so it’s important to have an onboarding plan in place so that your apprentice feels not only supported but excited in..

Apprentice of the Month - October 2022

Hocus Pocus 2 isn't the only highlight of October 2022 - we have our Apprentice of the Month award!

This month, we received a number of outstanding nominations from our employers highlighting their apprentices' achievements and impact they’ve had in the workplace. So, without further ado, here is..

Meet our Champion: Richard

We’re back with another instalment of our Meet the Champions blog series!

Today, we’re introducing you to Richard, a Level 4 Data Analyst apprentice at Acton Banks.

Read on to hear Richard share his thoughts on apprenticeships, life hacks he wishes he knew before starting his programme – along with..

What Do Apprentices Expect from an Employer?

It is important that employers are aware of the expectations and duties that come with hiring an apprentice. An apprenticeship is a minimum of 12 months in which employers will be required to support their apprentice through their training and nurture them within the business.

In this blog, we’ll..