Harry Read’s Post

Every career choice we make is a stepping stone 🪨, not a stumbling block. This belief has been the beacon 💡 guiding my career journey, and I continue to advocate for it vehemently, observing the positive impact it's had on my life and how it can transform the lives of others. I started my career as an apprentice ✍️ in the Travel industry back in 1998 with Carlson Worldchoice. This may seem like a humble beginning, but looking back, I can now appreciate how invaluable that hands-on experience was. As I gained more experience and expertise, I quickly climbed the ranks, earning the title of Assistant Manager 💼 by the age of 19. By 24, I was the Store Manager, leading a team and developing my leadership skills. Each role, each experience, each challenge that I encountered were all stepping stones to the next opportunity. They were not stumbling blocks but rather pathways 🛤️ that led me straight to success. In the last decade, my focus has shifted towards apprenticeships and training. Seeing the rise 📈 in opportunities with apprenticeships and Degree apprenticeships only validates the 'no wrong path' mantra that I've lived by. I firmly believe that every turn we take, every supposed 'wrong path' we tread only serves to enrich our lives. We acquire the skills and experience that cumulatively shape our unique career paths. So, don't fear the journey, embrace it 👐. Beyond just my professional life, I have also used this same principle in navigating my personal life. Our challenges make us stronger 💪, our missteps teach us valuable lessons, and our successes inspire us to keep moving forward. I'd love to hear from you all. What has been the most valuable stepping stone in your career journey? Let's engage, share, and learn from each other's experiences. After all, every journey is unique 🌟

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 💪 Consultants at TAG looking to advance their careers can take the next step as team managers, starting with an apprenticeship, a one-year period in which they can try out the responsibilities of a team manager on the job. What are those responsibilities? Our team managers support consultants on their projects, but also help TAG grow as whole by strengthening the recruitment team and spotting sales opportunities. Consultant Lies van den Broeck started the apprenticeship this year: “I love people management but was unsure whether other responsibilities would appeal to me. The great thing about the apprenticeship is that it gradually introduces you to the different facets of the role and that you can assess for yourself after a year whether you want to take it up.” Throughout the apprenticeship, she is coached by team managers such as Martin Camerman: “I did the apprenticeship last year, so I fully understand the questions or doubts you can have. I’m glad I can share my experience and help others grow into the role.” By the end of this year, apprentices like Lies will be fully prepared to support their colleagues as team managers. 🤝 #TAG #Consultancy #ProjectManager #BusinessStrategy #TeamManager #Training #Recruitment #Sales

Want to learn more about what life is really like at IGS? Hear first-hand the type of culture and environment IGS Energy is creating. From internship to full-time transition, hear all about their experience from this new IGSer. #LifeAtIGS

One of the absolute joys of my work is seeing young people on our programmes set out on their new careers with our partners. And this week, Mars welcomed their first cohort of apprentices from their partnership with Visionpath! In 2023 we launched Building Bright Futures, a new early careers programme unlocking exciting apprenticeships at Mars Wrigley in Slough, for school leavers from diverse backgrounds. The programme has seen us: 🏫 Deliver workshops in schools connecting with hundreds of Year 13s to help them learn about Mars and see their future in one of their apprenticeships. 💡Bring students into interactive Insight & Assessment days to give them hands-on experience of life at Mars and showcase their skills. 💬 Connected students with over 30 Mars mentors, delivering over 200 hours of mentoring to support students’ career development, plus other experiences to build skills for their future career. This week, the programme culminated in 13 apprentices joining Mars in roles like engineering, operations, sales, marketing and finance🎉🎉🎉 Having worked closely with Mars on this programme I know the apprentices are joining a company with a great culture and an environment where they’ll learn and thrive. Definitely bright futures ahead (pun entirely intended). And watch this space as we launch our 2024-25 Building Bright Futures programme, more great things to come 🚀 #apprenticeships #futuretalent #earlycareers #careers #socialmobility #diversityandinclusion #schoolleavers

🌟 Apprentice Tip of the Week: Set Clear Goals 🌟 We're excited to share our latest tip for apprentices on their journey to success. This week, we're focusing on the importance of setting clear goals. 🔹 Why Set Clear Goals? Clear goals give direction and purpose. They help you outline your short-term and long-term objectives, keeping you motivated and focused.

👷♀️Local Jobs for Local Peope👷 👋 Meet Elliott and Kia – two of the brilliant new Terminal Operator Apprentices at Navigator Terminals. 👷 Elliott, 19, swapped business studies for a thriving career in chemicals and fuels storage. 👷♀️ Kia, 18, made a big leap from studying health and social care to discovering her passion for hands-on, outdoor learning. Both are now making their mark in one of Teesside’s cornerstone industries. 💪 Navigator Terminals is a Teesside powerhouse, leading the way with apprenticeships that train today’s talent to become tomorrow’s leaders. 🤝 When Navigator needed to find the right people, we stepped in – promoting these fantastic opportunities and helping them secure 30+ applications in just 24 hours! 💪 This is what it’s all about: keeping Teesside’s industries thriving with well-paid, secure jobs and opportunities for young people to go far and stay local.

Just wanted to take a minute to talk about something that is transformative as a tool to retention in hospitality. Embracing Apprenticeships for Career Growth and this is for everyone! Why? Life can get complex. Sometimes, you find yourself balancing the demands of supporting a family, maintaining a home, or simply managing the lifestyle you’ve built. In such situations, finding the time or funds to pursue a qualification can seem impossible. That’s where apprenticeships come in. They offer a unique opportunity to earn a qualification while working in the job you love. And here's the best part: you don't need to be a school or college leaver to take advantage of them! At Mollie's, we’re proud to support a diverse range of apprenticeships that enable our team members to grow professionally without sacrificing their financial stability. Nothing is better than helping team members achieve qualifications they never thought possible because of life’s demands. Hayley's Story Hayley joined us three years ago and had been working as a housekeeper/cleaner for most of her career since leaving school. Hayley started her Hospitality Supervisor Level 3 qualification with us at Mollie's . Since then she has been promoted twice—first to Hospitality Supervisor and just last month to Assistant Housekeeping Manager. When I asked Hayley about her career progression and the opportunity to gain a qualification at Mollie's she said: It's amazing that I’ve been given this opportunity to gain a qualification in the job I love, something I could never afford to do myself! Mollie's believed in me, encouraged me, and supported me through it all, even when I wasn’t sure about pursuing it at my age. I’m glad I did and look forward to growing with Mollie's even more.” Stories like Hayley’s highlight the transformative power of apprenticeships. By supporting and believing in our team members and valuing their careers, we help them achieve their dreams while enriching our own business with dedicated and qualified professionals. Happy to chat through how we do this, in the meantime, I am just here being a champion for all things apprenticeships no matter your stage in life. #CareerGrowth #Apprenticeships #HospitalityIndustry #EmployeeDevelopment #WorkAndLearn #SuccessStories #HospitalityCareers #HRinfluencer #HR #Hotels #Restaurants Adam Howard MIH Chloe Wright Michael Hogan MIH Rebecca Lester (Assoc CIPD) Nya Levy Darren Sweetland Stephanie Freeman

Great podcast with Philip Squire and Lindsey Rowe talking about how SAP have succeeded with implementing apprenticeships into their L&D offering for their salespeople. Interesting takeaway that once starting their programme, Level 7 apprentices welcome the correct terminology that they are apprentices. Whilst there can be many misconceptions, an 'Apprenticeship' is quite simply 'a job with training'. Our Level 7 Senior Sales Leadership Apprenticeship is a great opportunity for Sales Leaders to enhance their Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours alongside their current role. If you have over 5 years experience and work in a Sales Leadership role, you might be interested in finding out more about the programme. If so, please do get in touch - we have spaces available on our next cohort starting in October 2024. #Sales #Apprenticeships #SalesEducation

We are thrilled to welcome Jason Busch as the newest member of our Board of Directors. Jason is a pioneer in the procurement, finance, and supply chain technology sectors, with decades of experience shaping and challenging the industry. Jason sees RiseNow as uniquely positioned to address some of the industry’s biggest talent challenges via RiseTalent. In his words: "Apprenticeships help alleviate the acute talent shortage and address the deeper skill gaps by pairing ambitious, inquisitive minds with a structured training regimen in a real-world environment, regardless of where they came from. Crucially, apprenticeships open the door to diverse candidates from all economic and social backgrounds—not just those saddled with expensive, often disconnected degrees whose only commonality is thinking the same way. The apprenticeship model is a game-changer in Ops Tech. Through multi-year apprenticeships, each new apprentice who masters the fundamentals can become a mentor to the next wave. This creates a virtuous cycle that expands the industry’s overall talent base and eliminates the need for traditional degrees as a fundamental building block to career success." We're thrilled to have Jason join us as we build a future for procurement and supply chain filled with innovation, growth, and opportunity. Read Jason's essay on his decision to join in the comments ⬇️

On this episode of The Sales Transformation Podcast Phil is joined by Lindsey Rowe, UKI Head of Purpose Programmes & Sustainability GTM at SAP, to discuss their sales apprenticeship programme. In just 11 months SAP have already been named number 13 on RateMyApprenticeship’s list of the best 100 apprenticeship employers. Lindsey takes us through how the programme came about and the benefits it has had for the business so far – both expected and unexpected. Highlights include: ·     [02:27] – SAP’s sales apprenticeships are more business-led than HR-led ·     [17:09] – How hiring apprentices led to greater diversity ·     [25:47] – There’s still a stigma around apprenticeships Full episode links: #133 – SAP’s new way of nurturing sales talent through apprenticeships w/ Lindsey Rowe Apple: https://bit.ly/3T0UOxj Spotify: https://bit.ly/3XcrrKU YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ey7Re6Qj #sales #salestransformation