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National apprenticeship week 5-11th February… Join our webinars this week to find out more about our apprenticeships and how they can benefit your company. #kaplan #naw #nationalapprenticeshipweek #apprenticeships #accountancy #tax #finance

Big news for small businesses and anyone keen on apprenticeships! 📣 The Prime Minister has just announced plans to make things a whole lot simpler. These upcoming changes are all about getting more apprenticeships out there and cutting down on the red tape that often slows small businesses down. Imagine less paperwork, less hassle, and more time to focus on what really matters – growing your business and giving new talents a chance to shine. This is a win-win: fresh opportunities for people ready to learn and a helping hand for businesses looking to expand and innovate. This could mean great things for your business and the future workforce. Read More: https://vist.ly/rez7 Get in touch to find out how we can help your business grow. 📞 01257 368 963 ✉️ sayhello@woodvilleaccountancy.co.uk 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eSs6Qgnv

Apprenticeships can be a great career pathway and it’s great to hear Stephen Hunt FCA, our CEO at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, supporting this. We’re delighted to collaborate with Digital Innovators and it’s been a great experience supporting apprentices who have joined us after completing the #digitalinnovators #TransitionToWork and #CareerExperience programmes, and seeing them develop on their development journey. #naw2024 #nationalapprenticeshipweek

🎉 Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 I couldn't be more thrilled to see the incredible posts and stories shared throughout this inspiring week. The passion, dedication, and growth showcased by apprentices and their mentors have truly been remarkable. National Apprenticeship Week serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of investing in our future workforce. It's a time to recognize the countless opportunities apprenticeships provide, offering individuals the chance to develop valuable skills and kickstart their careers. I have been so impressed by the success stories, the innovative projects, and the unwavering commitment displayed by apprentices across various industries. From law to healthcare, IT to construction, each story has been a testament to the power of apprenticeships in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, let's not forget the incredible mentors and organizations that make these opportunities possible. Their guidance and support pave the way for apprentices to thrive and excel in their chosen fields. Let's continue to champion apprenticeships, promote skills development, and create a workforce that is ready to tackle the challenges of the future. Together, we can build a world where every individual has access to quality education, meaningful employment, and a bright future. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsDevelopment #FutureLeadership #InvestInOurYouth

Our AMS Academy is committed to providing career routes into accountancy and tax, and allows our young professionals to master their skills whilst working. Alfie Thompson, our first-year audit apprentice, provides a snapshot of how the apprenticeship route has benefited him. For more information on our apprenticeship programmes and our AMS Academy go to our website https://lnkd.in/e-8MaJt #NAW2024 #skillsforlife #nationalapprenticeshipweek

As it is National Apprenticeship Week, I was very honoured to be able to attend Young Professionals “Biggest Ever” Business & Accounting Webinar. Hearing from PwC , Mazars , Deloitte , KPMG , Grant Thornton LLP (US) and other big firms notorious for Business and accounting. I have developed and strengthened my interest in such industries as well as the notion of an apprenticeship. Growing up, I never really felt Uni was for me, I drove for the grades but I realised I was a hands on person and just sitting only in lectures would’ve been very passive for me. However, apprenticeships had such negative stigmas towards them (regardless of the fact you could still attain a degree from them!) and so I often found myself feeling helpless. Despite this, I looked into apprenticeships and although I haven’t 100% ruled the idea of University out, I saw how much they have to offer! With Apprenticeships consisting of both hands work and learning, I know surely it is the right path for me and you may find yourself in agreement with me. Thank you to those firms for such insight. I recommend to all you keep your eyes on those pages if you seek interest within the financial sector ranging from commercial law to real estate (there are endless opportunities). In honour of National Apprenticeship Week, undermentioned I have attached a link to give those who wonder about what exactly they are as a starting point/more information :).

A great video from Jack of a day in the life of one of our apprentices at Prime Accountants Group. I chose an apprenticeship in Accountancy with COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED after completing my A-Levels when most of my friends were going off to University. At the time I was in the minority within my peer groups but in my eyes receiving on the job training along with a qualification was the best route for me - and it seems to have paid off 😀. #nationalapprenticeshipweek #apprenticeship #accounting #primeaccountants #primeforensic

What is the importance of celebrating an apprentice's success? • Boost motivation: Recognition is a powerful motivator for our apprentices. When their achievements are highlighted, they become more engaged in learning and are inspired to pursue higher levels to grow professionally. • Build resilience: Celebrating success helps our apprentices build resilience and motivates them to keep pushing forward in their studies, bringing new ideas with them. • Develop a growth mindset: Celebrating success cultivates a growth mindset in our apprentices, leading to better outcomes and long-term success • Support wellbeing: Celebrating success supports our apprentices' well-being by fostering connections with peers, family, and personal networks, which can lead to stronger outcomes and a sense of community. Celebrating apprenticeship success is essential for making apprentices feel valued and recognised for their achievements. It also shines a light on the benefits of apprenticeships and their positive impact on businesses and the wider economy

The end of the road for Accountancy qualifications through the Apprenticeship scheme? Yesterday an announcement was made about Apprenticeships and skills by the Prime Minister about a number of 'trade-offs' needed. Accountancy Apprenticeships at Level 7 are a target for these ‘trade-offs’ as it is not one of the Government’s four priority sectors (Digital, Life Sciences, House Building & Construction, Green) and draws a significant proportion of all L7 funding. This could come in as early as August 2025. It will be interesting to see how this changes the landscape of bringing in Trainees into the Industry... Because with improvements of AI, minimum wage going up, outsourcing becoming more popular and now training becoming more expensive, its going to have a massive impact. So, look after those Trainee's while you have them ... I suspect there will be a big shortage of Seniors and Managers in the not too distant future.

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