Do I Need Work Experience to do an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular form of vocational training for individuals of all ages in the UK. They offer a variety of benefits, such as the opportunity to gain practical skills, earn while you learn, and receive a recognised qualification when complete. But, it begs the question, “Do I need ...
Can an Apprentice be Furloughed?
The furlough scheme, also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, is the government scheme that supports employers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to continue paying their staff. The government recently announced that they would be extending this scheme until September 30th 2021. What is the Furlough Scheme? The ...
World Youth Skills Day 2021
World Youth Skills Day is a United Nations day that promotes, celebrates and expands skills-based education and training for young people. Celebrated every year on July 15th, the day aims to expand awareness and appreciation for skills development for young people. The day is a chance for Technical and Vocational ...
Introducing Leadership Through Sport and Business (LTSB)
Today we are so proud to bring you an interview with our new partners Leadership Through Sport and Business. They are a social mobility charity and their goal is to support bright and talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve meaningful careers with some of the UK’s top employers. ...
Apprenticeship Interview Questions
Going to an interview is always daunting, but there are a few more things to remember for apprenticeships. Given an apprenticeship combines practical experience with off-the-job training, you need to prepare to answer apprenticeship interview questions on various skills and experiences. If you are early on in your career, potentially ...
