We know that a whole bunch of you are interested in Apprenticeships in the automotive industry … so here’s a resource that could make life a little bit easier for you. 😊 We’ve pulled together the 🔗 web-links taking you straight to the Apprenticeship info for the 🔝 Top automotive apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. You will find a ton of info about their apprenticeships. To download the list of companies and click-through links to their websites, use this link: These ar

Dale's first visit to Sheldon School where he shared a presentation on Degree Apprenticeships and then showed students how they can use LinkedIn.

Dale recently had his first visit to Rugby School, where he delivered three sessions focused on Degree Apprenticeships 🎓 - and what a busy afternoon it was!!

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

Being a 17 or 18-year-old applying for Apprenticeships while studying A Levels? It’s busy!! 📔 A Level / BTEC coursework 😬 Mock exams next week 🍔 Part-time job shifts to manage ⚽ Sports and hobbies for a bit of downtime 💻 And trying to apply for a bunch apprenticeships - without a fixed 'covers-all' deadline.

Between September and Christmas My Great First Job shared weekly curated resources with over a thousand 6th form teachers and careers leads. Here’s a snapshot of what we sent out.

This was Dale's first visit to Chalk Hills Academy, kicking off some work with their Sixth Form students who are exploring Degree Apprenticeships. 🎓 It began with a presentation for Year 12, followed by a similar session with Year 13. A particular highlight was having two ‘live’ actual Degree Apprenticeship offer-holders in the room! Huge congratulations to those Chalk Hill students who have already secured places with Forvis Mazars and Grant Thornton 👏👏

But what is Project 13? Project 13 is a Higher and Degree Apprenticeship 🎓 Application Mentoring Programme running in 20 schools across Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire….with support from Uni Connect organisation Aspire Higher.

Our latest webinar was about 'How to Develop Your Personal Brand!'….and we had a great time. It was all about ACTION! It was all about not just SAYING YOU’RE PASSIONATE about something…..but DOING ONE THING that shows you are. It was all about How Students can showcase their Personal Brand.

Session 1 kicked off in the school’s stunning chapel with Personal Branding for Year 12 students. After lunch, we moved into 'Interview 101' for students exploring Degree Apprenticeships 🎓, before heading back to the Year 12s for an 'Introduction to LinkedIn.' We wrapped up the day with some dedicated 1-to-1 LinkedIn profile support, helping students put all the learning into action straight away.

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.

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 delivering two live virtual sessions for 6th Form students at Springwood High School in King’s Lynn. 😊

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

Last week Dale had the privilege of returning to Woodbridge School in Suffolk for a packed day of talks and coaching sessions on Degree Apprenticeships and LinkedIn 🚀. He started with a session to the entire 6th Form on LinkedIn, showing students how to showcase their achievements, explore opportunities, and build meaningful connections. It’s been brilliant to see so many of them subsequently setting up profiles, and posting and engaging on the platform. 👏

Before starting his Technology Degree Apprenticeship, Dale met with Yanmi and he reflected on the support he’d received at The Duston School through the Apprenticeship Application Coaching Programme I'd delivered. We'd worked together to prepare for interviews and assessment centres, so Dale asked: “What made the biggest difference?”