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19 November 2025
Off-The-Job Training: How to Make It Work for Your Business
When considering apprenticeships, employers often either don’t know what off-the-job training is or are apprehensive about giving apprentices 6 hours of their time a week away from their normal work...
Avoiding Dropouts: How to Support Apprentices from Day One
Hiring apprentices is a smart, strategic way for businesses to build future talent. Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective route to developing skilled, loyal teams while addressing workforce gaps. But with nearly...
Hints & Tips for a Successful Apprenticeship Interview
Apprenticeship interviews can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time stepping into a professional environment. But with the right preparation and mindset, you can walk in with confidence and...
5 Key Benefits of Hiring an Apprentice for Your Business
Apprenticeships can bring transformative benefits to businesses, serving as a proven method to grow talent, enhance productivity, and build a skilled and motivated workforce. In fact, 92% of companies that...
When it comes to advancing a career in early years education, two key pathways stand out: the Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (EYLP) and the foundation degree. While both qualifications...
Job searching can be a challenging and often exhausting journey, filled with highs and lows, long waiting periods, and occasional rejections. It’s easy to feel discouraged, but staying motivated is...
Team Leader & Operational Management Apprenticeships Apprenticeships offer far more than just a qualification—they are a powerful tool for career development, skill enhancement, and progression into leadership roles. For those...
When it comes to career choices, apprenticeships are often misunderstood and overlooked. Despite being a fantastic route into many industries, they are sometimes seen as a “second-best” option and not...
Apprenticeships can bring transformative benefits to businesses, serving as a proven method to grow talent, enhance productivity, and build a skilled and motivated workforce. In fact, 92% of companies that...
In today’s competitive job market, apprenticeships provide a valuable opportunity for young professionals and students to gain hands-on experience with employers and make their mark across various industries. But with...
Getting ready for an EPA / Apprenticeship Assessment or exam can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time. In this blog, we’ll share some valuable hints and...
As a member of Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, I have seen first-hand how our generation is reshaping the job market. We are the first tech-savvy...
Have you been thinking about starting an apprenticeship in Childcare or Early Years Education but you’ve got some questions that you need answers to? Then this is the blog for...
