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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...
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Kent Graduation Awards, Rochester Cathedral
IPS International are proud sponsors of this prestigious event at Rochester Cathedral, which recognises the achievement of apprentices at all levels.Join us on this special journey as we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates and their employers. If you are thinking about apprenticeships, we'd like to help you shape a b...
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Meet Tommy, Engineering Technical Knowledge Tutor
What is your favourite thing about teaching?I get a real kick from seeing that penny drop moment in a learner's face when the stress melts away and they realise they’ve grabbed a concept within their heads, there’s no better feeling. Helping young people find their way in the world, during a period when they are transitioning from s...
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LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
What is a disability?Who can be disabled?How do the British Values impact disability?Who should you tell if you have a disability?What Not To Do... In A Job Interview - Scope 1 in 4 people experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem every year. Who can you talk to? If you are in crisis and feel like you might ha...
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Rising Stars: Meet James, Technician at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
James is working for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners - leaders in one of the largest FMCG sectors in Europe. James spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey at the Kent & Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. "I think apprenticeships are a great way to introduce someone to a working environment, you are supported and properly ...
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Meet Amelia, Business Skills Trainer
What specific subjects do you teach for IPS?I teach business administration, marketing, data analysis, and IT supportCan you describe your training responsibilities and approach to tailoring programs for employers' business needs?We train learners to become effective support technicians. The apprenticeship provides a framework of theory to help...
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Meet Kwashie, Engineering Technical Knowledge Tutor
What do you find most rewarding about teaching and mentoring apprentices, and can you share a specific success story?What I find rewarding about teaching and mentoring apprentices is when I see them working in the industry and putting what they have learnt in College into practice. A specific success story was when one of my apprentices came t...
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Don't drink/drug drive – Topic of the month at IPS
Don't drink and drive, get caught, face a hefty fine, lose your license, and maybe go to jail! Repeat it in a decade and you're looking at a three-year ban. Don't risk it; the consequences are no joke! Kent Police reveals alarming statistics 3,000 Lives at Stake Annually in Drink-Related Crashes according to Kent PoliceDecember 20...
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Develop your team with IPS management programs
In today's competitive business landscape, effective management plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of any organisation. Recognising the need for well-trained, skilled leaders in management roles, the Team Leader Supervisor Apprenticeship in Management has been meticulously crafted to empower individuals entering or already within ma...
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Informed students should embark on their careers with their eyes wide open about apprenticeships as a career path
‘Today, apprenticeships have become a mainstay of businesses, large and small. Within this room alone there’s half a trillion pounds worth of businesses that are supporting the apprentice scheme. So that's backed by big money and therefore they clearly understand the importance’– Ed Carter, National Grid Partners speakin...
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Informed students should embark on their careers with their eyes wide open about apprenticeships as a career path
‘Today, apprenticeships have become a mainstay of businesses, large and small. Within this room alone there’s half a trillion pounds worth of businesses that are supporting the apprentice scheme. So that’s backed by big money and therefore they clearly understand the importance’– Ed Carter, National Grid Par...
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Rising Stars: Meet Juliana Engineering Apprentice
Where do you hope this apprenticeship will take you?Juliana Teichert, engineering apprentice with South East Trains and recipient of the 'Ben Sibbald Award' for achievement at #EngAwards23, talks to us for Women in Engineering Day, about being an apprentice. Watch her video now and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive future in ...