Be an Apprentice

After you have been accepted onto an apprenticeship you will still need advice and support. As you get used to the job, work your way through the training and balance the course work you are likely ...

When you start your first proper job it can be a bit of a shock to the system. Just the long hours can be difficult to adjust to even without the pressure and concentration. Try not to panic.

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There is a lot of talk nowadays about ‘soft skills’. These are the personality traits and interpersonal skills that employers look for as well as technical ability and experience.

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Apprenticeships have no fixed length or assessment period and are designed so that each individual apprentice can work at their own pace. This makes apprenticeship schemes accessible to a wide range ...

There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding whether doing an apprenticeship is the right decision for you. You should never feel pressured into doing anything as if it is not what you want, ...

Some people’s images of trade unions are outdated and involve people working in pits and threatening picket lines. You may not think that trade unions still have an important role in today’s ...

Starting an apprentice scheme is an exciting step but what can you expect from life as an apprentice?

Being an apprentice is very different from studying or work that you may have done in the ...

The on the job training is a key part of any apprenticeship. It is what separates it from a regular job or just learning the skills at college. The training is a chance to learn from people in the ...