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The official Apprenticeship Hub podcast. Listen for tips and information to build your skills, your team and your future.  

WHY AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Beccy and Rachel chat about the basics – from discussing the many types of apprenticeships that exist to busting common myths that can put businesses off offering them.

HOW LONG DO THEY TAKE?

Vicky and Debbie talk about how long apprenticeships can take, and how this may depend on the various sectors and levels of apprenticeships. 

HOW IS AN APPRENTICESHIP FUNDED?

Beccy and Debbie demystify funding for apprenticeships.

General Myth Busting

Beccy talks Katie through some of the most common myths around apprenticeships (and sets the record straight).

An Apprentice's Story (Dan)

Vicky is joined by higher level apprentice, Dan, to talk about his experience working at Portakabin.

An Apprentice's Story (Niamh)

Debbie chats to current Portakabin apprentice, Niamh, about her higher level product design apprenticeship.

END-POINT ASSESSMENT

Vicky and Rachel chat about how apprentices are assessed, and what this means for employers and apprentices.

Mentoring Apprentices

Ellie from Portakabin talks to Vicky about her experience as an Apprenticeship Mentor.

An Apprenticeship Provider's Perspective (Humber Energy Skills Training Academy)

Rachel is joined by James from Humber Energy Skills Training Academy to chat about how apprenticeships work from a training provider’s perspective.

How to find an apprenticeship vacancy?

Vicky and Rachel get to the bottom of the biggest query about apprenticeships – how to find one.

Higher Apprenticeships

Rachel is joined by Tom from York St John University to talk about all things Higher Apprenticeships.

An Apprentice’s Story (Torin)

Coming into the world of work as a fresh graduate can feel daunting. Listen to Torin talk about their experience with Nestle.

An Apprentice’s Story (Grace)

Degree Apprenticeships can be the best choice for those who want to enter the world of work earlier. Listen to Grace talk all about their experience with Nestle.