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How Apprenticeships Are Closing the Skills Gap (1 of 4)

Apprenticeships within a business offer cost savings, staff retention, and so much more, and most importantly, they develop skills within business teams. Over the next 4 weeks, we will be sharing a question and answer from our Director of Apprenticeships, Laura Barber, on how she thinks apprenticeships are closing the skills gap.

How can small and medium-sized businesses benefit from offering apprenticeships?
“For SMEs, apprenticeships are a game-changer. You don’t need massive budgets to bring in fresh talent. You just need a willingness to invest the time and energy in people. Apprenticeships allow small businesses to shape staff from the ground up, creating employees who understand your values, systems, and customers. With government funding and incentives, the cost of training an apprentice is often much lower than people expect.”

Let us know in the comments how your business has benefited from an apprenticeship.

Check back next week for the second in our series!

LAST CHANCE FOR AI Leadership Training

AI is everywhere right now, but for many businesses, the biggest challenge isn’t whether to adopt it…

…it’s where to start.

Our first AI Apprenticeship Unit is designed to help business leaders turn AI into a clear, practical strategy.

Business leaders can expect to understand:
✔️ How to identify AI opportunities
✔️ What good data practices look like
✔️ How to implement AI safely and effectively

If your business is ready to move from curiosity to capability in AI, we’re here to support you.
No hype. No jargon. Just expert-led, real-world application.

📅 Starting June 2026
📩 Register your interest today - https://bit.ly/4tns8hm

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🤝 Expert-led AI training, Built for Real Business Impact

Our new AI Apprenticeship Units are delivered in partnership with Meesh Consulting. Bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in data and AI implementation.

This means businesses won’t just learn about AI, they’ll learn:
✔️ What actually works in practice
✔️ How to prioritise the right opportunities
✔️ How to implement AI safely, ethically and effectively
As demand for AI skills grows, it’s critical that training reflects real-world challenges and outcomes.
That’s exactly what this partnership is designed to deliver.

📢 Want to build confidence and capability in AI? Let’s talk - https://bit.ly/4tns8hm

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💡 New AI Training Opportunities for East Midlands Businesses

We have been approved to deliver new government-backed Apprenticeship Units, starting with our AI Leadership programme.

These flexible, short courses are designed to:
🔹 Build targeted, in-demand skills quickly
🔹 Fit around business needs
🔹 Offer a cost-effective alternative to commercial training

With AI and automation changing the way in which we work, there’s never been a better time to start your journey and upskill your team’s capabilities.

And with expert-led delivery grounded in real business application, we’re here to make sure that learning means real business impact.

📩 Get in touch to explore funded training options - https://bit.ly/4tns8hm

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Did you see it? 👀

A recent newsletter article focused on how apprenticeships can be used to upskill your existing team in a brand-new subject area.

We caught up with Laura Smith and Ellie-mae Richardson from MSG Tours , who recently moved Ellie-mae into their marketing team after she completed her Business Administration apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships offer valuable, hands-on experience across multiple areas of a business. After supporting the wider team, Ellie-mae discovered a real passion for marketing and decided to take the next step.

Whether it’s career progression or exploring a new direction, an apprenticeship can give you and your team the knowledge and skills needed to succeed - https://bit.ly/4tei4Hb

Help Shape the Future of Accountancy 🌟

We’re growing our Accountancy delivery team and are seeking a passionate AAT Mentor to support and inspire aspiring accountancy professionals.

As a mentor, you’ll play a key role in guiding learners through their AAT Level 3 and 4 qualifications, sharing insight, encouraging confidence, and showing what a successful career in accountancy can look like.

You don’t need mentoring experience, just strong industry knowledge and a genuine desire to support others. We’ll provide full training and ongoing support to help you transition into mentoring with confidence.

If you want a role where your experience truly makes an impact, this could be the perfect next step.
👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3NDkGjk

AI Leadership - Developing AI Strategy

We’re proud to launch our brand-new AI Apprenticeship short courses, designed to help business leaders turn AI from a buzzword into a practical, results-driven strategy.

We have partnered with Meesh Consulting, who bring over 20 years of hands-on experience in data and AI implementation, to develop a course that brings together real-world expertise and practical skills to support business leaders to:
✔️ Identify where AI can add real value
✔️ Build a clear, actionable AI strategy
✔️ Create a roadmap for safe, sustainable implementation

Turn AI into action with expert-led training, designed to deliver impact.
Better still, these new Apprenticeship Units offer a flexible, cost-effective way to upskill teams through levy or co-investment funding.

📅 Starting in June 2026
📩 Register your interest to secure your place – https://bit.ly/4tns8hm

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We’re Hiring!

Our Accountancy delivery team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced accountancy professional to join us as an AAT Mentor.

This role is all about inspiring and shaping the next generation of accountancy professionals. Sharing your real world experience, supporting learners through their qualifications, and helping them build confidence for their future careers.

No mentoring experience needed. If you’ve got industry knowledge and a passion for accountancy, we’ll give you the training and support to succeed in the role.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help develop tomorrow’s talent, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3NDkGjk

Just a few days to go… 🚲🚶‍♂️

This Saturday, Tracey Mosely, Shane Mosley, Gemma Orton and Dave Orton will be taking on the Cosy Bike & Hike challenge in support of Derby Kids' Camp . 🏕️

They’ll be setting off on a 20-mile hike across Derbyshire, alongside others taking on either a 100-mile cycle or a 13/20-mile hike - all for a fantastic cause.

Derby Kids Camp is a volunteer-led charity that provides free summer camp experiences for children across Derby and Derbyshire who may be facing difficult circumstances. Over five weeks, these children build confidence, make lasting memories, and enjoy a safe and supportive break from everyday challenges.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone set off from Derby on Saturday and raise vital funds for such an important local charity.

If you’d like to support Tracey, Shane, Gemma and Dave, you can donate here: https://bit.ly/3RiQRG1

Every contribution makes a difference.