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What Happens After Completing an IT Apprenticeship?

Doing an apprenticeship is an amazing way to build experience and start a long-term career in the IT industry. During the programme, you’ll learn from industry experts, develop impressive technical skills, and hone some in-demand workplace behaviours. But what happens after your apprenticeship is..

Understanding an Apprentice's Expectations of Their 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..

Apprentice of the Month - April 2022

The lighter nights are here, the daffodils are blooming, and the faint aroma of BBQ is in the air – it’s safe to say that spring is well underway! While this month has been jam-packed with bank holidays, the 4-day week hasn’t stopped our apprentices from going above and beyond in their workplace…

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Gen Z at Work: How are Generation Z Changing the Workplace?

Generation Z are turning 25. The generation born between 1997 and 2012 are often characterised as TikTok-obsessed teens, but the reality is that more than half of Gen Z are over 18 and are joining the workforce in droves.

Feel old yet? Fear not, gentle reader - allow this aged millennial to be..

Break the Bias: How to Eliminate Gender Bias in the Workplace

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, gender bias is deeply embedded into our society. There is perhaps nowhere this bias can be more keenly felt than in the workplace, where the gender pay gap and barriers to progression are still present.

In this article, we’ll guide you through some examples of..

Digital Skills Audit: How to Complete a Skills Gap Analysis

A skills gap analysis is a useful activity that can help you identify the skills you need to meet your team's business goals and shape your future training and recruitment strategy. 

In this blog, we'll take you through what a skills gap analysis is, how to conduct one, and what to do with the..

IT Training Courses: Effective Options for Training your IT Team

IT technology is constantly evolving and a culture shift to remote and hybrid working has left many IT managers are looking for ways to keep their teams productive and equipped with the latest industry knowledge.

Investing in IT training and development is key to building a motivated tech team..

National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Build the Future

It's our favourite time of year again! National Apprenticeship Week is taking place across the country from 7th to 13th February 2022.

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

Apprentice of the Month - January 2022

Welcome to 2022! The new year has brought a whole host of new Apprentice of the Month nominees who have all been excelling in their apprenticeships.

Apprentice of the Month 

Our Apprentice of the Month Winner is Jessica Blake. Jessica is currently doing her Level 3 Software Development..