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15 Sep Six things to look for you training provider

Posted at 12:31h in News by user_steve

Choosing the right apprenticeship training provider can be a confusing and challenging task, whatever the size of your business. With a range of training providers across a wide range of sectors, and who might only cover one area of your skills needs regarding training, finding...

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14 Sep We’ve got you covered

Posted at 09:51h in News by user_steve

We've got you covered This year our team have gone from strength to strength while being acknowledged within the industry by the accolades we have been awarded, and we will continue to push ourselves to better understand our employer partners needs and areas of vulnerability so that we are positioned perfectly to provide support across...

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25 Aug Become Unstoppable

Posted at 13:03h in News by user_steve

So, you’re in the middle of a pandemic, and about to find out your final grades for your GCSEs, A-Levels, BTEC or other qualification. How are you feeling about it? You might be feeling nervous, worried, angry or confused about what comes next. These are all-natural...

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21 Aug Preparing for an interview

Posted at 11:26h in News by admin_skills

Before the interview, research the company It’s important that you spend some time researching the company as this will give you the confidence to answer questions about what the company does, who they market to, and its products and services.  It will also allow you...

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14 Aug How to prepare an effective CV

Posted at 11:29h in News by admin_skills

Top CV Tips: Be sure it's neat, typed out if possible and to the best standard you can achieve regarding content and layout. Be concise, 2 sides of a sheet of A4 paper is normally enough. Be positive, it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, successes...

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06 Aug Apprentices dealing with COVID19

Posted at 11:31h in News by admin_skills

It’s impossible to avoid the news about the challenges key workers are facing as the Covid-19 pandemic grips the UK, particularly for those in health and social care settings. Far less attention has been paid to all the apprentices and learners who have been required to...

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29 Jul Do you know how to get on the apprenticeship route?

Posted at 12:50h in News by admin_skills

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a period of training that allows you to learn a particular skill or set of skills, and get paid whilst doing it. They can last between one and four years. You will need both an employer and an apprenticeship training...

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20 Jul How apprenticeships are changing businesses

Posted at 12:55h in News by admin_skills

Apprenticeships have been around for a very long time. But the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017 placed the power for training learners with employers requiring them to take control of their funds and utilise this fund to train new and existing staff members....

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12 Jul How to help your team bounce back from a failure

Posted at 09:34h in News by admin_skills

Failure is typically not something any of us like to be a part of, and even though we all know the importance of learning from our mistakes, it can be hard for both individuals and teams to recover after a big blunder. No matter if...

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09 Jul Prospect House staff move in during coronavirus pandemic

Posted at 12:58h in News by admin_skills

Staff at Prospect House care home in Rainhill have gone above and beyond the call of duty even deciding to move in to help keep residents safe! Eight staff members, including our past and present Adult Care apprentices and manager Lisa Walsh, moved in during the...

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