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How to prepare for Autumn applications

As Autumn draws in, many readers will be thinking about their Autumn applications toward apprenticeships. Here I will provide some advice and tips I wish I knew about when I began to apply to apprenticeships. ... Read more

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How to prepare for results day

After you’ve completed your exams there is a sigh of relief, but then you’ve got the big wait to find out your grades… Whether you’ve just completed your GCSE’s, A-Levels, AS Levels or Scottish Highers, I&rsquo... Read more

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Sports coaches, chefs, apprentices and beyond - building a career in the diverse early years sector!

Working in the early years sector is rewarding, challenging and exciting all in one – a profession in early years is a career, not just a job, and there is plenty of room for progression. ... Read more

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How to make the most of your summer holidays

Every school or college student looks forward to the summer holidays… I mean, who wouldn’t? After a hard-working and busy school year you have roughly six weeks of freedom, but a lot of people aren’t sure how to spend their time... Read more

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What does being a Not Going To Uni ambassador mean?

An ambassador is essentially somebody who represents, speaks for, or advertises a particular organisation, group of people, activity, or brand; in this case Not Going To Uni. ... Read more

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Different branches of Civil Engineering

Engineering is the application of science and maths to produce a solution to a problem. Engineering is a term that covers a wide range of professions eg - chemical engineering, civil engineering and software engineering. ... Read more

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Why I decided to complete a degree apprenticeship

Hey! I’m Euan, a Level 6 Chartered Business Management Degree Apprentice at IBM. Within the organisation, I worked as a Service Design in our Customer Transformation business, currently working on a Health and Lifecare Sciences account,... Read more

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Why is LinkedIn your best friend?

As I began my apprenticeship, I started to learn about the importance of networking. Building your network was key to develop in the role I was situated in, where I relied on working with other teams to complete deliverables. Equally, starting to... Read more