It was a real pleasure for Dale to be back at Stowe School this week, speaking to their Sixth Form students about Degree Apprenticeships. As part of the school’s careers afternoon, he delivered a keynote session and hosted a stand at the careers fair....and admitted that, seeing myself on a poster was a bit of a surreal moment!

Recently Dale shared on LinkedIn about the 🎓 Degree Apprenticeship Application Coaching workshops My Great First Job ran for the East Midlands Education Trust? Well he recently received a message that perfectly sums up why those sessions matter. Jacob Brand-Rea, one of the Year 13 students who attended has now secured a Degree Apprenticeship with a world renowned engineering company.

At My Great First Job CIC, we’re a non‑profit social enterprise helping sixth form students move confidently from education into employment. And with 2026 in full swing, we’re opening up new partnership opportunities for employers and businesses who want to support young people or build closer links with schools and education.