Everything you need to know about apprenticeships

All About Apprenticeships

#Careers #Business #Podcasting Education #HomeServe #The HomeServe Foundation #Apprentice #Apprenticeships

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

4 года назад 45:52

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Welcome to All About Apprenticeships, presented by award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost, and brought to you by the HomeServe Foundation. In episode one we go back to basics to find out what an apprenticeship in 2020 looks like, how they have changed, how they've been impacted by Brexit and Covid, why apprenticeships are so important and what the government is doing to support apprentices and employers. To answer all those questions and more, Georgie is joined by Tim Smith, director of policy at Whitehat, Laura Burley, the apprenticeship ambassador at the Open University and Anna Morrison CBE, who is the founder and CEO of Amazing Apprenticeships. We also catch up with Richard Harpin, the CEO of HomeServe, to find out why apprenticeships are so important to him and why he decided to set up the HomeServe Foundation.

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Everything you need to know about apprenticeships

All About Apprenticeships

published 4 года назад

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#Careers #Business #Podcasting Education #HomeServe #The HomeServe Foundation #Apprentice #Apprenticeships

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All About Sport 25:22

1 year назад25:22

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In this episode of All About Apprenticeships, we're lifting the lid on apprenticeships in proferssional sport. Careers in professional sport are notoriously short - so how can apprenticeships prepare athletes for life after sport and what role do they play in helping young sporting stars stay on top of their game? Joining host Georgie Frost for this one are Liam Hurt, who played professional cricket for Lancashire and Derbyshire, but is now pursuing a new career in plumbing; Tye Raymont, who is in his first year as a professional rugby player at Sale Sharks - alongside his rugby he’s doing a business management apprenticeship; and Andrew Jibson, the assistant academy manager at Sale Sharks. You can find Checkatrade’s brand new apprenticeship and skills channel Home - About Apprenticeships and while you're there, you can also check out our Jobs Board to find an apprenticeship that’s perfect for you. You can find more information about apprenticeships at @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About the Exams....and what comes next. 27:17

2 years назад27:17

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In this episode of All About Apprenticeships, it's all about the exam results....and what comes next. The dust has settled on another year of GCSE and A-Level results and that means it's decision time for millions of young people. But how do you know what the best option is, where do you look for help and how has the landscape changed for the class of 2023? Joining Georgie Frost are Natasha Devon, a mental health campaigner who helps schools and students manage the transition from college or sixth form to the next stage, whether that's an apprenticeship, work, uni or a gap year. She’s also the author of ‘Yes You Can - Ace School Without Losing Your Mind’. You can find Natasha on Instagram @_natashadevon. And Helen Everett, a careers advisor and the careers leader at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. You can find Checkatrade’s brand new apprenticeship and skills channel Home - About Apprenticeships and while you're there, you can also check out our Jobs Board to find an apprenticeship that’s perfect for you. You can find more information about apprenticeships at @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About Influencers 26:19

2 years назад26:19

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In this episode of All About Apprenticeships, we're asking, how do we encourage the next generation of apprentices? And could a new breed of trade influencers hold the key? Joining Georgie Frost are electricians Amy Barratt-Singh and Danny Webb, who started their trade careers in their late 20s. They have since established their own company called 'The Power Couple,' where they share a passion for inspiring young individuals to pursue a career in the trades. You can find Amy on Instagram @amythesparky - and Danny @sparkymilan. You can find Checkatrade’s brand new apprenticeship and skills channel Home - About Apprenticeships and while you're there, you can also check out our Jobs Board to find an apprenticeship that’s perfect for you. You can find more information about apprenticeships at @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About Training Providers 31:48

2 years назад31:48

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In this episode of All About Apprenticeships, sponsored by Checkatrade.com , host Georgie Frost explores the role of apprenticeship training providers with Jill Whittaker, the CEO of HIT Training, the market leading expert ‘apprenticeship and training provider’ for the UK’s hospitality and catering industry, and KATE TAYLOR, the apprenticeship operations manager at City and Guilds Electrical Training. We also hear from PAUL JOYCE, Ofsted’s Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills and RICHARD PEMBLE, a Specialist Adviser in Policy, Quality and Training at Ofsted, on the state of the nation's training providers, and what goes into making sure training providers are offering the very best training. You can find Checkatrade’s brand new apprenticeship and skills channel Home - About Apprenticeships and while you're there, you can also check out our Jobs Board to find an apprenticeship that’s perfect for you. You can find more information about apprenticeships at @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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A new start: National Apprenticeship Week and Robert Halfon MP 19:32

2 years назад19:32

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We are back with season four of All About Apprenticeships, and this time we're sponsored by Checkatrade.com . And what better way to kick off a new (monthly) series than by talking to the brand new (reappointed) Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon during the week in the year dedicated to all things apprenticeships - National Apprenticeship Week. Mr Halfon tells host Georgie Frost how he plans to ‘build and apprenticeships and skills nation', what ignited his passion for apprenticeships and why 'degree apprenticeship' are his two favourite words. You can find Checkatrade’s brand new apprenticeship and skills channel Home - About Apprenticeships and while you're there, you can also check out our Jobs Board to find an apprenticeship that’s perfect for you. For more on National Apprenticeship Week check out National Apprenticeship Week | , you can also find more information about apprenticeships at @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About Gaming 31:46

3 years назад31:46

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It’s an industry worth billions of pounds, and it’s one that leads the way when it comes to technology and forward thinking - so why is the gaming industry so behind the times when it comes to apprenticeships? According to a recent report by Into Games, there are only 35 active apprenticeships in the UK gaming sector - and more than half of those in the industry say they had no idea how an apprenticeship scheme could even work. In this episode business journalist Georgie Frost speaks to Susi Bauer and Declan Cassidy from Into Games, a non-profit that supports people on their journey in developing the skills & confidence they need to thrive in the gaming sector. Into Games is organising a National Strategy Group and is open for organisations to join and help create new standards or adjust existing ones. To join, email susi@intogames.org or apprenticeships@intogames.org . The group already has members from studios like Epic Games, nDreams, Sumo Group, Ubisoft and more, training providers like HOST Salford, NextGen Skills, ScreenSkills, The Game Assembly and EPAs in there, as well as institutions like UKIE, BAFTA, the DCMS, Apprenticeship Hubs (Hampshire), BFI and IfATE. If you're interested in finding out more about careers in the gaming industry, you can find information at intogames.org/careers . And don't forget to check out @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. You can also find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship .…

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All About Big Business: why apprenticeships work for Amazon 27:19

3 years назад27:19

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In this episode award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost talks to Nicola Drury, UK apprenticeship manager at Amazon, to find out why they are investing big into their apprenticeship programme. Plus we hear from Anna Morrison, CEO of Amazing Apprenticeships on why apprenticeships are the perfect way for businesses (very) big or small to find the talent and skills they need to grow. Find out more about apprenticeships at Amazon here and don't forget to check out @national_careers_service or head to Amazing Apprenticeships or UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. You can also find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship .…

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All About Making a Career Change 21:02

3 years назад21:02

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In this episode award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost talks to former Paralympian Amy Marren about her career in swimming and her decision to retire and pursue a career in law. They explore why apprenticeships are the perfect way to make a career change. Amy is a British double Paralympian, World and European Champion, and Paralympic Bronze Medallist, who retired from swimming aged 21 to focus on her legal career. Having completed a paralegal apprenticeship in 2017, Amy is currently undertaking a six-year lever 7 solicitor apprenticeship with the in-house legal team at BPP, the education provider. Amy is currently in her fourth year of training and is hoping to qualify in 2024. Georgie and Amy also discuss the Dept for Education's new Get the Jump’ Skills for Life campaign, aimed at helping 14-19 year olds understand the choices available to them as they take their next step in education and training, and inspiring them by highlighting some of the future jobs these could lead to. Visit gov.uk/get-the-jump for more information on the different routes you can take and don't forget to check out @national_careers_service too. You can find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About Apprenticeships at the BBC 27:10

3 years назад27:10

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In this episode award-winning journalist Georgie Frost talks to the BBC's Head of Early Careers and Staff Apprenticeships Sarah Moors, to find out why apprenticeships are so important to the future of the broadcaster, why it is committed to taking on 1000 new apprentices by 2026 and why apprenticeships are the perfect way for the BBC to meet its ambitious diversity targets. Georgie also speaks to Louise Brown from the BBC's new Apprentice Hub , launched recently in the West Midlands, and talks career paths, career changes and opportunities with one current apprentice Zach Charles (Broadcast Engineer apprentice), as well as former apprentices Annie Chisambo (former Production apprentice) and Beth Dinnall (former Chartered Management Degree apprentice). Find out more about BBC apprenticeships on Twitter: @BBCAcademy @BBCapphub @BBCGetIn You can find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.…

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All About Partnerships 27:17

3 years назад27:17

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All about partnerships - why finding the perfect partner is key to making apprenticeships work for you. In this episode of All About Apprenticeships we’re finding out why partnerships between employers and training providers or between employers and the apprentices themselves are so important when it comes to making an apprenticeship or an apprenticeship scheme work for you and your business. Award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost speaks to Paul Wright, Apprenticeship Lead at the Cooperative Bank, and Anne Wright (no relation), who is CEO of training provider Workpays, to find out how Workpays have delivered for the Cooperative Bank. We also hear from Anna Morrison, from Amazing Apprenticeships, on what practical steps you could take to find the perfect partner for your business. You can find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. You can also find out more about Workpays and the Big Assembly here .…

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The Importance of Apprenticeships: how vital are apprenticeships post-pandemic? 23:28

3 years назад23:28

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The Importance of Apprenticeships: how vital are apprenticeships post-pandemic? In this episode of All About Apprenticeships we’re gazing into our crystal ball and exploring the importance of apprenticeships in post-Covid Britain. Georgie Frost speaks to Jon Graham, CEO of JTL - a not-for-profit charity offering advanced apprenticeships in the trade sector – to find out how he sees the role of apprenticeships, and apprentices themselves, in re-building UK plc. Georgie and Jon also cover why the image of apprenticeships needs to change, and why Jon might just be the Ruud Gullit of the apprenticeship world, plus we’ve also got Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships with her take. You can find out more about how the HomeServe Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. And check out JTL at JTL Training | Apprenticeship and Work Based Learning Provider .…

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Starting an apprenticeship scheme: what do you need to know? 21:41

3 years назад21:41

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This week on All About Apprenticeships, we're going back to basics, as Georgie Frost speaks to Richard Hamer, Education and Skills Director at BAE Systems, to find out everything you need to know about setting up an apprenticeship scheme. How can you get it right for both you and your apprentices? Where do you get funding from? How important is it to find a good training provider and what even makes a good apprenticeship scheme?! We've got you covered with all that and plenty more. Plus we've also got Anna Morrison from Amazing Apprenticeships with her take. You can find out more about the work of the Homeserve Foundation here and visit the UK Government website referenced by Richard in the episode here . And check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. You can also find out about apprenticeships at BAE Systems here . Listen, subscribe and leave a rating in all your usual podcast places, and check out the HomeServe Foundation @HSV_Foundation.…

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The New Man in the Top Job: getting to know Alex Burghart 20:04

3 years назад20:04

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In the first episode of series three of All About Apprenticeships, award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost chats to the new man in the top job - Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Alex Burghart MP. In a conversation recorded ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, Georgie and Alex talk levelling up, why incentives are coming to an end, what he makes of the vocational vs academic balance, and what happened when the Prime Minister called to offer Alex job. You can find out more about how the Homeserve Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship here and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. And check out the Government's apprenticeship hub here .…

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The Shadow Apprenticeships Minister: getting to know Toby Perkins 27:02

3 years назад27:02

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In the final episode of series two, award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost chats to the Shadow Minister for Further Education and Skills, Toby Perkins MP, to find out what he makes of the recent cabinet reshuffle, how he views apprenticeships and what he makes of the age old apprenticeships vs university debate. You can find out more about how the Homeserve Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship here and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies. And check out the Government's apprenticeship hub here .…

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Hold the Front Page 24:34

3 years назад24:34