Watch: Apprenticeships Unmasked – Are they right for my business?
You can download the slide deck now from this link
- Want to shout about apprentices and how they can work well? You can join the Apprentice Ambassador network: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/yaan-regional-networks
- Best places to hire apprentices? Put as much energy and gusto into this element as you can muster. Use every available channel to spread the word about your opportunity. Also, you can use https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-vacancies
- As an additional resource to help you, https://apprenticeship-hub.co.uk/about/
- Finally, here are the links from the presentation:
https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses
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11th March 202512:00 am - 3:00 pmFREE
Ripon: Masterclass: Practical smartphone video creation for small businesses
Learn how to create your own professional videos to promote your business on your smart phone.
11th March 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE
LEAP into Digital Marketing – Scarborough/Filey
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11th March 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Company Structure (LTD v Sole Trader)
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Webinar: Unlock the Power of Apprenticeships
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Master the art of financial planning, track your key performance indicators with precision, and make smarter, real-time decisions to drive success.
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