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Q&A: What's it like to be a Level 3 Data Technician Apprentice?

Data is an exciting career path that has recently seen an explosion in demand from employers. If you’re wondering what a career in data could offer you, you’re in the right place!

We ran a Q&A session with Harry Hobbs, our Level 3 Data Technician apprentice to ask him about his role. Harry has..

Apprentice of the Year 2021: Karis Hays

Each year, we take the time to reflect on the success of our apprentices through our annual Apprentice of the Year award! Our apprentices are at the heart of everything we do, their hard work and achievements are something that we love to celebrate.

We received a vast amount of nominations from..

Employer of the Year 2021: The One Point

Our annual Employer of the Year award recognises the vital role our employers play in the success of our learners on their apprenticeship journey.

This award celebrates how the organisations we work with embed apprenticeships into their culture and showcases the outstanding support they provide to..

Serco's Levy Transfer Gift Creates a Data Apprenticeship Opportunity

Serco has shared its apprenticeship funding pot to help create a training opportunity within a smaller business.

Serco generously transferred £15,000 from their Apprenticeship Levy fund to help Coventry-based tech company to create a brand-new Data Analyst apprenticeship opportunity.

The transfer..

Dive into Data: Skills Pilot Graduates are Ready to Launch their Careers

The first cohort of our Dive into Data Bootcamp graduates are ripe and ready to take the next steps in their skills development journey with Baltic Apprenticeships. Our learners are about to complete their 8-12 week data skills bootcamp, and are looking for apprenticeships in data, software..

How to Onboard an Apprentice Remotely: Top Tips for Success

With remote working expected to continue into the summer and beyond, you may be wondering how to integrate a new employee within your socially distanced team.

And when that new team member is an apprentice, getting the remote onboarding process right takes on a whole new importance.

When you..

Apprenticeship Hiring Incentives: How can the 2021 Budget benefit the Digital and IT Industries?

This week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a significant expansion of apprenticeship hiring incentives for employers in the 2021 Budget.

The government grants for employers to hire apprentices have been extended until September 2021, with employer incentive payments of up to £4000 being made..

How to Claim Your Apprentice Incentive Grant: An Employer's Guide to the Apprenticeship Service

The extension of the Government’s apprenticeship hiring incentives announced by Rishi Sunak in the 2021 Budget have the potential to be transformational for young people and employers alike.

Alongside a much-needed cash boost for businesses, the scheme encourages employers to grow their own..

Baltic's Employer Referral Scheme Raises £3250 for Charities

Baltic Apprenticeships have donated £3,250 to a range of charities since launching an employer referral scheme in 2019.

The referral scheme is an amazing way for our customers to spread the word about apprenticeships within their business networks and support their chosen charity at the same time...