Dale found myself presenting at the Sixth Form Leadership Conference run by Net Sixth Form. ⏰ 15 minutes, 150+ leaders, & approximately 0 seconds available for waffle.

This time of year, so much attention rightfully goes toward university applications… yet some Year 13 students pursuing Higher and Degree Apprenticeships can feel unseen. They need the same level of guidance, confidence-building, and practical tools – but budget constraints can make this difficult.

We know that a whole bunch of you are interested in Apprenticeships in Law… so here’s a resource that could make life a little bit easier for you. 😊

Keep track of the progress of each of your apprenticeship applications with our FREE application tracker form. Our simple to complete form comes with easy instructions and will make sure you are 'in the know' about every application you make.

Oh no! Did you miss our webinar - Degree Apprenticeships - What Are They All About? Or maybe you want to jump back in and listen to the Degree Apprentices who were our guest speakers on the session. No worries - we've got you! 😀

We know that a whole bunch of you are interested in Apprenticeships in Cyber Security… so here’s a resource that could make life a little bit easier for you.

Dale had the pleasure of visiting Uppingham School in Rutland for the first time to talk all things Degree Apprenticeships. He delivered two sessions - one for Year 12, and one for Year 13, and both groups were really engaged.

We know that a whole bunch of you are interested in Apprenticeships in the UK Retail industry…..so here’s a resource that could make life a little bit easier for you. 😊 We’ve pulled together the 🔗 web-links taking your straight to the Apprenticeship info for the 🔝 10 Retail apprenticeship organisations in the UK. You will find a tonne of info about their Apprenticeships.

A South African 🇿🇦 connection of research, community, and coincidence! Earlier this week, Dale had the pleasure of meeting Dr Maréve Biljohn, who is visiting the University of Northampton for a few weeks as part of her research. Thanks to Adam Lawton for arranging the meeting, which gave Maréve the chance to explore how social enterprises are impacting the local community. They also spoke about careers support in South African schools and universities, which sounded remark

We had the privilege of hosting three inspiring young professionals who shared their real-life experiences as Degree Apprentices. Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or employer….this is a must-watch! You'll be able to discover different models of Degree Apprenticeships, find out how the funding works, get a sense of the salaries available, hear about the recruitment processes and understand the qualifications / skills needed.

Session on Personal Branding to Year 12 students at E-ACT Ousedale School School in Newport Pagnell. The focus? Helping students think about what they can do this summer to strengthen 💪 their university or degree apprenticeship applications. What really stood out for Dale was the number of students who stayed behind afterwards to chat about things that could help their applications stand out for specific careers. It’s was so encouraging to see that level of personal commitm

It was a super-busy half term….here’s what it looked like: Just under 1000 miles 🚙 + one train journey 🚆 = busy 6 weeks. One more half-term to go…….and I can’t wait to get started.

Throughout the programme, Kimberley Ellis brought energy, curiosity, and commitment to every stage of the application journey. We had the pleasure of supporting Kim as she: 💻 Crafted a strong CV 🔗 Set up and optimised her LinkedIn profile 💪 Prepared hard for her interviews 📣 Practised and refined a key presentation she was asked to deliver Kim is a brilliant example of what it looks like when a student brings their 'A' game and positivity to the process.

I had the privilege of delivering a session at Bosworth Independent School....and what a wonderful experience it was! The unexpected highlight? The group was made up of students from 15 different nations: 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇲🇴 Macau, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇮🇳 India, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan… and of course, 🇬🇧 Great Britain.

We’ve just launched a Student Profile Boost Group – a brand new community created by My Great First Job, to help the young people we work with to level up their LinkedIn game. 🙌 ✅ Want to develop a great profile? ✅ Looking to develop your skills and confidence on the platform? ✅ Keen to learn from top experts for free? This is the place for you!