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While more companies are embracing apprenticeships and other alternative career paths, we still need more creative ways to engage young people and their parents about the potential and opportunities available. Apprentice Nation's collaboration with Amazon did just that! 🎉 It's fantastic to see this showcased in the CNBC piece featuring Apprentice Nation's co-founder, RockCorps CEO Stephen Greene CBE and Amazon's VP UK & Ireland Country Manager, John Boumphrey, discussing the importance of these initiatives. 📺 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/esKxR4SA 🔍 What are your thoughts and experiences with apprenticeships? 👉 Are you an apprentice? Share in the comments why you chose your apprenticeship over university. 👉 Are you a brand excelling in this space? Tell us about your successes and challenges in connecting with diverse young talent. #Apprenticeships #CareerPath #YoungTalent #FutureOfWork

📢 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Nicola Drury 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧! 📢 At the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Conference, we had the privilege of sitting down with Nicola Drury, Head of Skills and Apprenticeships at Amazon, to discuss a topic that’s crucial for every business – 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. In this insightful interview, Nicola Drury shares valuable tips and strategies on how businesses can benefit from apprenticeships, and how to streamline the hiring process to create opportunities for young talent. 🎬 Watch the Full Interview and gain actionable advice for your business! Whether you're an employer looking to start or expand your apprenticeship program, or someone interested in learning more about how major companies like Amazon are making a difference, this interview is a must-watch! 💡 Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry leader! #EchoesOfAAN #EmpoweringApprentices #MentorshipMatters #ApprenticeJourney #NetworkSupport #AANCommunity

National Apprenticeship Week Nov 17-23! 🎉 The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 was “10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation,” reflecting the transformative power of Registered Apprenticeship and its ability to bring together key national, regional, state and local stakeholders from across the country to find workforce solutions and create essential on-ramps for career seekers. Spent the week travelling and hosting Amazon events in Seattle (WA), Austin (TX), and Arlington (VA). These were my highlights from the week: ✅ Hearing from current and former apprentices and learning about their apprenticeship journey. ✅ Discussing the value of apprenticeships from managers, business partners, and stakeholders. ✅ Creating a space for folks at all levels to gather and network. ✅ 3 cities, 3 timezones, 3 hotels, and 4 airports. ✅ Connecting with new and old teammates who made it out to the events. ✅ Making new connections with business partners, government officials, and the internal network. ✅ Visiting Austin, TX and HQ2 for the first time. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upskill, apprenticeships can open doors to exciting opportunities. I will always continue to support and grow this incredible pathway to success. A huge thank you to everyone who supported making this week happen by contributing and attending! Special shoutout to Adam Quillian, couldn’t have done it without you 🙌🏽 #Amazon #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #AmazonRME #Apprenticeships #SkillsForTheFuture Amazon

⚡️This morning I took a trip down memory lane…⚡️ I visited my old school to give a talk to students on apprenticeships, and how they’re a fantastic alternative to university. 🏫 As a big advocate for this career route, it was amazing to see such a great turnout of students interested in learning about apprenticeship opportunities. 📈 I was accompanied by two other former students, Morgan Haining and Lydia Cunningham Cooper, who also chose the apprentice route at BP and JP Morgan. Out of our school year of 120+ students, only 4 ended up doing apprenticeships; Our aim was to spread awareness of this route, and share our experiences with: - 📝 The application process - 🎓 How the qualification side of things work - 😎 The day-to-day working experience - ❌ Our key mistakes and learnings - 🏖️ What life outside of work looks like! We wanted to give them a better idea of what an apprenticeship could look like for them, and to potentially consider applying for one! 💪 Before we left, we asked the audience if they would consider applying for an apprenticeship, more than half of them raised their hands. 🙌 It was also brilliant to also learn about Morgan and Lydia’s apprenticeship experiences too! 💙 Big thanks to Simon Langton Boys School for giving us the opportunity to broaden students options, and being so accommodating to us. 😊 #proffessionalgrowth #amazon #amazonprime #amazonuk #apprenticeship #london #success #opportunities #development #marketing #skills #career #marketingsociety #education #publicspeaking #careeradvice #school #youngpeople

Amazon said "Investment in Apprentices is in our DNA."💪 Click the link here to get to know Amazon's apprentices through personal interviews where they go on to explain, what is involved in their apprenticeships and how they have developed their skills since starting: https://lnkd.in/en9sQDcv Nicola Drury #Apprenticeships #Apprentice #SkillsForLife #WorkExperience #Workforce #CareerPath #NewCareer #Upskilling

I had the opportunity to attend the Young Professionals conference in Birmingham today. Here’s what I learned: 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: I spoke with representatives from Amazon and Goldman Sachs about the degree apprenticeship route, discussing the pros and cons compared to traditional university pathways. We covered topics such as: • The typical day-to-day responsibilities of an apprentice. • The working environment and the kinds of tasks they handle. • Career progression after completing an apprenticeship. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: One panel focused on the application and interview processes for competitive apprenticeships. I learned that, in addition to the standard assessment centers and interviews, some firms require aptitude tests and team-based problem-solving tasks to identify the skills they’re looking for. It was a valuable experience that provided a deeper understanding of the apprenticeship process and what employers expect from candidates.

Filling a gap in your organisation? Want to be involved in teaching the new generation via apprenticeships? Speak to Apu Vyas who knows a thing or two about training at very little cost to yourselves. #apprenticeship

Listen tomorrow to Nicola Drury talk about how we support students brings to gap to be work ready!

Ocado Group was looking for a system that could centralise, standardise, flag issues, and see it all on easy-to-interpret dashboards. They got all that with Conveya — and it has reduced the admin burden on their apprenticeship team, all the while improving their reporting capabilities and standards. Want to see how Conveya can do the same for your apprenticeship programmes? Head over to our website and click "Book a demo" at the top right of the page. We'll give you a tour of the platform and how it can help your team do what Ocado has done for their programmes. #customersuccess #apprenticeships #hr 📸 Photo Credit: Ocado Group

Are you looking for a career pathway that works around military life? Discover why Amazon apprenticeships could be the perfect fit for young people in military families! From learning valuable skills to earning while you grow, this article on Career Pursuit's digital resource hub - Your future - for young people in military families breaks it all down. Find out how to make your next career move, backed by a company supporting your goals and aspirations. Read more now on the link below, where you'll find plenty of resources to help you confidently tackle your next steps! 👉 https://lnkd.in/exrXGr_P #CareerPursuit #MilitaryFamilies #AmazonApprenticeship #YourFuture #NextSteps #CareerGoals