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Apprenticeship Guide for Employers: What You Need to Know Before Hiring an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice can be a game-changer for your business. Not only do you get the chance to mould fresh talent to meet the specific needs of your company, but you also contribute to the growth and development of the future workforce. But where do you begin? What do you need to know before bringing an apprentice on board? In thi...
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Understanding 'Prevent' and Why It Matters
In today’s world, where cultural and societal tensions can escalate quickly, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the threats that extremism can pose to our communities. Recent events in the UK, such as the riots and unrest that have shaken several cities, highlight how vulnerable our society can be to the influence of radical i...
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5 Soft Skills Every Apprentice Needs
Soft skills are best described as people skills. Hard skills are the skills that can be demonstratable and trained in. An assumption is that hard skills are all that matters, but soft skills are equally if not more important. Within all our apprenticeships, we have behaviours we expect our apprentices to demonstrate. These behaviours are a core par...
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Time Management Tips for Apprentices: Balancing Work & Study
It’s that time again, and this month's topic of the month (drumroll please) is: Time Management and Good Attendance. This month, we’ll look at the importance of good attendance and time management and how both skills are crucial to anyone’s career. By the end of it you’ll be thinking of these skills as your own...
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Guide to Work from Home Wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing has become a hot topic and with the rise of people working from home so has work from home wellbeing. Working from home is amazing and comes with many benefits such as no commuting and being able to have a better work life balance. Even though it comes with many benefits it also comes with challenges too. It’s import...
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How to Cope with Waiting for Exam Results
Waiting for exam results can feel like a lifetime and can be an anxious time. At IPS International, we understand the stress that comes with this time. Whether you’re a student who has just completed your exams or supporting someone through this journey, we’ve put together some practical tips to help ease the wait. 1. Don't Ove...
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PROTECTING YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION - STOP. REFLECT. PROTECT.
In today’s digital age, our online presence is more significant than ever. From personal social media posts to professional profiles, the content we share can have lasting impacts on our lives and careers. Understanding and managing your online reputation is important. Let’s look at the importance of online reputation and how you can sa...
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How IPS International LTD is Supporting Youth Skills Development
It’s World Youth Skills Day and what better way to mark it than talking about IPS International’s contribution and commitment to Youth Skills. What is World Youth Skills Day? In 2014 the United Nations General Assembly declared July 15th as World Youth Skills Day. The day aims to celebrate the strategic importance ...
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Money Matters - Debt Advice Topic of the month at IPS
We live in a society where borrowing money is ‘the norm’ but be careful and make sure you do not take credit out due to peer pressures such as brand and image. What actions can be taken to manage money more effectively?Make sure that you can afford to spendDo not take on credit due to peer pressures such as brand or imageTrac...
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It's National Careers Week NCW2024
It's the biggest celebration of UK careers next week, and IPS is all in. Whether you're nearly 16 and want to kickstart your career or get advice about apprenticeships as a career path. This careers fair is a must-attend. We're breaking myths and answering your questions. [htmlblock MAIDSTONECAREERFAIR] We were exci...
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Rising Stars: Meet Jamie, HNC Learner at the Environment Agency
What advice would you give aspiring apprentices?"Well, if anyone ever got the opportunity, I would always say, you've got to go for it." Jamie Butcher, an HNC engineering apprentice with Environment Agency, talks to us about his motivation to pursue an apprenticeship in engineering as a mature student.I want to thank you for doin...