Apprenticeships: Unlocking Opportunities
Presented by Sangeeta Kandola
Presented by Sangeeta Kandola
Every career has a starting point, and from the service sector to the legal profession – increasingly, that might be with an apprenticeship. In a competitive job market, apprenticeships offer valuable experience, mentorships, wages and qualifications. Find out why companies are changing the future face of the workforce with their apprenticeship programmes.
Educators play a crucial role in the first 5 years of a child’s life, leaving a lasting impact as they grow up. Childbase Partnership’s Academy of Excellence is setting new standards in apprenticeship education in the childcare sector, empowering apprentices to achieve outstanding outcomes in their learning, development and career progression.
Many face barriers to employment, from lacking formal qualifications to living with a disability. As a key employer in the catering and services sector, Compass Group UK & I, is committed to talent development for all and is dedicated to making entry-level apprenticeships a viable route to a successful and long-term career.
When you think of accountants, the image of men in grey suits can spring to mind. Cooper Parry call themselves the rebels of the accountancy world - they are working to change that stereotype, and apprenticeships are a big part of that. Copper Parry’s Talent Acquisition Director Steph Morris and Audit Apprentice, Mille Gibbs, share what makes their company different and how apprenticeships are opening up the world of accountancy.
As the utilities and infrastructure industry experiences skill shortages and works toward NetZero, a strong and diverse talent pipeline is crucial. Dalcour Maclaren is focused on developing future leaders by offering meaningful work and long-term career progression through its apprenticeship programme.
Heriot-Watt University has been at the forefront of work-based learning in Scotland for over 200 years. Through graduate apprenticeships, it combines academic study with practical experience, equipping students with the skills needed to meet industry demands and succeed in their careers.
The route to a legal career traditionally meant university followed by law school, but apprenticeships provide equivalent qualifications alongside paid experience with no student debt at the end. International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson have offered Solicitor Apprenticeships for the past eight years and have seen firsthand the benefits for the apprentices and for their firm.
Apprenticeships offer invaluable industry experience, education, and can provide a route into the workplace. Emily Rock, CEO at the Association of Apprentices and apprentice Dhimple Patel discuss the importance of apprenticeships and the experiences gained.
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Apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships enable you to earn while you learn - giving individuals the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, as well as study for a qualification. Pete Milsom, Partnerships Manager at UCAS, shares more about UCAS’ role in the apprenticeships space, as well as how UCAS supports both apprentices and employers to find the right opportunity for them.
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Sangeeta works as a presenter across ITN News, ITV London and the weekend Channel 5 News. Sangeeta is a regular reporter and presenter for ITN Business - and can turn her hand from hard news to human interest stories. She is a professional at delivering information in an informative and engaged way, and is a natural interviewer - getting the best out of interviewees with her warm, approachable style. Sangeeta has also worked as an anchor for Sky News and Setanta Sports News.
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