Having the right attitude when starting an apprenticeship is important. In this post, four apprentices from multinational IT firm CGI share their advice on how to make the most of an apprenticeship.
The Entrepreneurs and Education Challenge Workshops are open to the public and are being run at the college’s Chelsea Centre by the Entrepreneurs and Education Programme CIC that was co-founded by former Dragon Doug Richard.
A shortage of skilled staff is causing concerns for many UK SMEs, a recent report has revealed. Employers are turning to alternative methods of recruitment, such as apprenticeships, to combat this issue.
The conference will explore effective practice models of apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships and encourage school leavers and local employers to engage with the pathway.
IAC member Sam Ball said: “We want to give apprentices a national voice – something we have not had before – so it’s important that we hear from as many apprentices as possible for us to do that. The survey is one way we are trying to engage with other industry apprentices.”
Roz McKenzie, course leader for the programme at Lambeth College, said: "Providing an alternative route into journalism should help bring media organisations closer to their readers and listeners through increased representation in the newsroom.”
Employers attending next week’s Cornwall Business Show will get to hear how apprentices can be key to economic growth, the Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency has announced.
