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Baltic Donates Laptops to Local School

Baltic Apprenticeships has donated 20 refurbished laptops for use by pupils at Our Lady and St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton.

The donation, arranged through the Teesside Philanthropic Foundation's Digital Poverty Appeal, were presented to deputy head Donna Burns and assistant head Craig McLeod..

Meet the Team: What is a Learning Mentor?

Learning Mentors are a vital part of our training team. They are the friendly face and consistent contact for the duration of your apprenticeship programme. Every Baltic apprentice is assigned their very own Learning Mentor, who will work with you on a one-to-one basis and in small workshop groups.

A Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships

Every parent wants their child to get the best possible start in their career. Further Education, University and Apprenticeships have all changed a great deal in recent years. With so many different routes available to young people, it can be hard for school-leavers to know which path to take. And..

Build The Future, Be The Future: How to Launch Your Tech Career

The world of technology is exciting and full of opportunity. While other industries are seeing a decline, thousands of jobs are being created in tech. If you’re thinking about starting your career in tech, but aren’t sure where to start, this is the blog for you.

Which Tech Career Path is Right for..

National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Build the Future

It's our favourite time of year again! National Apprenticeship Week is taking place across the country from 8th to 14th February.

This is an excellent time to celebrate the ways that apprenticeships can change lives, boost businesses, and kickstart some incredible careers. This year, the theme is..

Apprentice of the Month - January 2021

Welcome to 2021! A new year and a fresh cohort of Apprentice of the Month nominees who are absolutely smashing it in their work. 

This month, we've heard about Digital Marketers, IT Support Technicians and Software Developers who are regularly going above and beyond to make a difference in their..

Case Study: Starting a Digital Marketing Career with a Pre-Apprenticeship

When Jordan graduated from University, she took an internship in Digital Marketing and discovered her passion. However, in the middle of a pandemic, finding a junior role and starting her career proved to be a challenge.

In this blog, Jordan explains how she overcame this challenge, and shares her..

Case Study: Where Could Our Digital Technologies Pre-Apprenticeship Take You?

A pre-apprenticeship programme is a great way to test drive some training to see if an apprenticeship is right for you. At Baltic, we offer a Level 1 Diploma in Digital Technologies. This three-week programme lets you explore digital career pathways, including IT support, software development and..

Apprentice of the Month - October 2020

As we move on through Lockdown 2, it can sometimes feel as though not much has changed since March (except the weather of course). So, you can imagine how delighted we were to hear about the progress our learners have been making this year!

If you're in need of cheering up, we personally guarantee..