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It’s National Apprentice Week! 🎉
The theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is "Skills for Life," focusing on how apprenticeships can assist people in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for a fulfilling career as well as helping employers generate a skilled workforce that is prepared for the future.
To all the apprentices out there, we salute you!
Applications are now open for our level 4 Data Protection and Information Governance apprenticeship.
More info here: https://lnkd.in/eZwRut57

The Ministry of Defence's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme aims to support lifelong learning amongst members of the armed forces, providing financial support for eligible recognised qualifications.

If you're a current member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, The Specialists Hub looks forward to supporting you with your new career.

Our advisors can walk you through the process of using your ELCAS funding and tailoring your development programme.
Visit: https://specialistshub.co.uk/elcas-courses/

We now have a digital brochure!

Our new brochure outlines all of the digital and tech apprenticeships we offer, including details on key learning areas, programme length, and what daily work would look like for each role.

💻Available to download here: https://bit.ly/digi-brochure

📢Enquire here: [email protected]

We now offer our certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses as part of the Ministry of Defence's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme for veterans.

Credits can be used to complete both courses which include:

✔️E-learning Portal access
✔️PECB membership
✔️Live Instructor Training
✔️Exam and retake

A great opportunity to open doors in your career, upskill, or assist in your transition to civilian life.

Email: [email protected]

Time is running out for employers to claim the £3,000 government incentive for hiring an apprentice 💰

Employees must enrol on an apprenticeship programme before the end of March 2022 so if you're looking to upskill your staff, now is the time!

Full funding is available alongside the incentive and we have places left on our and apprenticeships (applications close soon so be quick!)

Get in touch and find out more: [email protected]

We are now taking applications for our April cohorts.

Full funding and free recruitment is available 📌

Find out more here: https://specialistshub.co.uk/apprenticeships/

Get in touch here: [email protected]

📅New Instructor-led Dates📅

Lead Implementer - March 23rd, April 25th
Lead Auditor - April 26th, May 23rd

Benefits of getting ISO 27001 certified:

✔️Better Career & Contract Opportunities
✔️Increased Salary or Day Rate
✔️Gain Credibility, Skills & Experience
✔️Improve Organisational Security & Reduce Risks

For more details, visit: https://specialistshub.co.uk/iso-27001-training-and-qualifications/

Applications are now open for our next Cyber cohorts📢

✅Starting April 2022
✅100% funding available
✅Upskill your team and take your business to the next level

There’s never been a better time to have your own in-house Cyber Security team. If you’ve already got one, it’s time to develop and expand. Full funding means that training costs are zero – there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Visit: https://specialistshub.co.uk/apprenticeships/

Contact: [email protected]

Today's National Apprentice Week spotlight is on our very own lead trainer, Len!

Some things you may not know about Len:

🩳When he’s not in the office, he will always be wearing shorts.

🐶He loves his barbecue and his dog.

🥩He likes fun stuff, defined by the man himself as: barge holidays, travel, and barbecues.

🧔He is only 26 years old but has had a hard life.

Head over to our blog to read the full Q&A, including EPA tips, career advice, and more!
https://specialistshub.co.uk/meet-the-trainer-len-shand/

Today's spotlight is on 'Ask an Apprentice'.
We spoke to Jack, who's completing a cyber security apprenticeship with us. Jack provided some great insights into his working life at Which?, his motivations, and how valuable apprenticeships can be.

You can find the link to our other apprentice success stories below💡



https://specialistshub.co.uk/case-study-jack-l3-cyber-security-technician/

https://specialistshub.co.uk/blog/

Today's National Apprentice Week spotlight is on... 🥁

Trailblazing: Data Protection and Information Governance

We're excited about this one! Read the article linked below to find out about the upcoming launch of our brand new apprenticeship programme.

Special thanks to trailblazers Barry Moult, Phillipa Nazari and of course, The Specialists Hub's very own Bev McGowan for their contributions to this article.

https://specialistshub.co.uk/trailblazing-data-protection-and-information-governance/

TRAILBLAZING: Data Protection and Information Governance In early 2020, a group of likeminded and passionate individuals came together from both private and public sectors to develop a new Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner apprenticeship standard. We spoke to Trailblazer members Barry Moult, Bev McGowan and Phillipa Nazari to find ou...

Our final myth or fact of the day, place your bets now! 💸💰

Head over to https://specialistshub.co.uk/blog-top-three-apprenticeship-myths-busted/ to read the full blog.