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🌟 Three years ago, I made a bold decision – one that has reshaped the future of Net Visibility. 🌟 I chose to invest in young people. Our goal was simple but ambitious: find the brightest talent, train them the Net Vis way, and give them the kind of responsibility they wouldn’t easily get elsewhere. We built on years of experience working with young talent during A-Level and university holidays, but this time, we were aiming higher. We embarked on a degree apprenticeship programme, offering the right candidates the opportunity to gain a BSc in Leadership and Business Management whilst learning Digital Marketing at Net Visibility. Alan Hansen famously said, "You don't win anything with young people." How wrong he was! We’ve found the perfect blend of "grey hair and young flair," and it’s been a massive success. Our team is a mix of experienced industry experts (also known as the ‘old gits’ who were in marketing long before Google, Facebook, and Snapchat even existed) and the raw, infectious enthusiasm of young talent. Yes, some days it feels like running a kindergarten, but the rewards are there for all to see. Actually there is an argument that the biggest kid in the team is yours truly! This week, we proudly welcomed Millie to the team and sent Kofi off for a well-deserved holiday in Australia. Don’t worry – Tigger will be back soon, fully recharged! If you're thinking about growing your business, I highly recommend considering degree apprenticeships. It’s not without its challenges – you need to ensure everything is documented and not just stored in someone’s head – but the benefits are huge. We’ve managed large-scale Google and Facebook advertising campaigns, thanks to this powerful combination of fresh energy and seasoned wisdom. Here’s to continuing the journey, investing in the future, and proving that a mix of young people with seasoned professionals really is the key to success. 🙌 #Leadership #DigitalMarketing #Apprenticeships #Growth #YoungTalent #Mentorship #BusinessTransformation

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It is great to see the ongoing success of Right Track’s program over the years! I enrolled in the program back in 2016 and acquired substantial knowledge in professionalism and career development. #RightTrack #professionaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #network

Sunday afternoon at the 2024 ICMA (International City/County Management Association) Annual Conference, I attended an education session entitled, "Building the Bench: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Emerging Leaders for Large and Small Communities". The staffing, management, and leadership issues we face in Whitfield County are the same plaguing local governments across the United States. First, our workforce is older than those working in other employment sectors. Second, our most tenured employees are retiring and taking talent and institutional knowledge with them as they exit. Third, government employment is not as attractive as it used to be due to stagnant wages, declining benefits, and increasing stress. All of this makes it difficult and vital to fill our ranks replacing those retiring or leaving for greener pastures in the private sector. One solution is that used by baseball teams - developing talent through a farm system. For government that means creating a strong internship program designed to bring young, talented, altruistic people into our organizations and hopefully convince them to remain public servants throughout their careers.

Embracing the Digital Era: A Necessity for Modern Organizations General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA and commander of all forces in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, once stated, "If you get the big ideas right, the little ideas will follow." At Parachute Group our big idea is to reskill Veterans through tech-apprenticeship programs to create a technical workforce capable of closing the digital divide in 🇺🇸, and beyond 🌐 🪂 : The Digital Era, marked by pervasive technology integration, requires organizations to undergo digital transformation to remain competitive. This involves creating a digital strategy that aligns initiatives with business goals, sets clear objectives, and includes a data governance plan to manage data quality, privacy, and security. Setting and tracking Objectives and Key Results guides efforts and measures progress. Profit.co 🪂 Digital equity ensures fair access to digital resources for all, focusing on affordable devices and internet, digital literacy training, and inclusive policies. It aims to bridge the gap between different socioeconomic groups, fostering social and economic inclusion. ❄ Digital Inequity highlights disparities in access to digital technologies and skills, driven by socioeconomic status, geography, education, age, and disability. Addressing these barriers is crucial for ensuring full participation in the digital world and reducing inequalities. 🪂 Digital empowerment enables effective use of digital technologies to enhance lives. It involves providing access to digital tools, developing digital skills, and fostering an environment for innovation and problem-solving, leading to improved job prospects and quality of life. 📍 The Digital Divide is the gap between those with and without access to digital technologies and the internet, caused by economic, geographic, educational, and social barriers. This divide impacts access to essential services like education, healthcare, and employment, perpetuating inequalities. 📐 Established in 2019 in Denver, Colorado, Parachute Group is an IT Service Provider (MSP) helping businesses integrate emerging technologies like cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and digital transformation. Our mission is to drive innovation, foster growth, and pave the way for a brighter future through automation, analytics, and employee ownership. 📊 Guided by our core values—integrity, inclusivity, ethics, motivation, and candor—we deliver customized solutions that meet the unique needs of small and medium businesses. By focusing on reskilling veterans, we aim to bridge the digital divide and create a skilled, adaptable workforce. IVMF BunkerLabs Appteon Inc. Project Management Institute Vin Vashishta Apprenticeship Colorado Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center #employeeownership #apprenticeshipswork #veteransuicideprevention

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Employers choosing to source & grow talent through this growing network of apprenticeship providers will find value in the breadth and depth of the players in this network.

I’m delighted to be supporting Events Apprenticeships by joining their event industry advisory board. Have you looked at hiring an apprentice - or explored the senior level apprenticeship qualifications for yourself or your management teams? 💡 I bet that question has surprised you. Join us and fellow industry peers TODAY on this webinar where we will be discussing “The road of opportunity: Upskilling and developing the events industry.” Richard Waddington Candice Kass #eventsapprenticeships #apprenticeships #eventprofs #learninganddevelopment

This is why employer engagements are so important at any age.

How marvelous to watch these seniors invest in their professional futures as they learned tips and tricks on how to network like a pro!