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Katie Allner is Head of B2B Marketing at Multiverse.
Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Euan Blair is founder and CEO of Multiverse.
Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Charlotte Abrahamson is Senior Community Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Charlotte Abrahamson

Siobhan Randell is Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Alisa Voitika is B2B Marketing Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Afua Laast is Early Talent Executive at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Georgina Hewison is B2C Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Georgina Hewison

Alex Hopley is Content Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

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Libby Adams is a Data Manager at the NHS and is currently completing a Data Fellowship apprenticeship at Multiverse.

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Leaving school can often be a strange experience for young people, this experience can be even stranger in the midst of a pandemic.

The Transition from School to my Career: Salvatore's story 

We asked Adrianne Morrison, a leader in our Data Literacy programme, our most commonly asked questions from our Coach interviews. Adrianne shared her perspective as a leader, and as someone who has been a Multiverse Coach herself. Find out what she had to say.

Frequently Asked Questions: Becoming a Multiverse Coach

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Is your people strategy falling short of your business strategy? 

Are professional apprenticeships the missing link in your people strategy?

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Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparing for them should allow you to tackle them with confidence. At Multiverse, we are trying to do things differently. Find out more about how our hiring process works, as well as tips and tricks to give you the best chance of success.

What to expect from a Learning interview process at Multiverse

Our new CPTO, Ujjwal, alongside the Multiverse and Eduflow logos

Today we’re excited to share our latest investment in technology, by teaming up with innovative EdTech company, Eduflow, and appointing Ujjwal Singh as our Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Multiverse Tech: Multiverse joined by EduFlow and hires CPTO

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Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK. Its primary aim is to encourage open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental wellbeing for everyone.

Mental Health Awareness Week: creating balance at Multiverse

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GXO Logistics, Inc. the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it is partnering with Multiverse, a world-class training and coaching company, to launch a Data Academy to further increase data literacy and drive efficiency across the GXO organization, while providing a clear and rewarding career path for employees.

GXO partners with Multiverse to launch a data training academy

A career as a Business Analyst might suit you if you're a natural problem solver and want to work in tech, but how do you know it’s right for you? To help you decide, we'll answer key questions like:

What is a Business Analyst and is it the right career for you? 

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How much you earn as a Data Analyst depends on your experience level, location and expertise. But the typical Data Analyst salary is above average for full-time employees in the UK. To top it off, you could earn upwards of £65,000 as you advance through your career.

Data Analyst salary in the UK: How much can you make?

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 programme to provide fully-funded data upskilling for service leavers, as well as the families and spouses for veterans or those still serving.

Veterans Data Accelerator: Data upskilling to turbo-charge prospects for the veteran community

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Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have partnered with Multiverse, to launch a new apprenticeship programme where successful candidates will gain professional qualifications alongside to support their critical work to increase digital inclusion across the UK.

Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation partner with Multiverse

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 currently have a skills gap or expect to have one in the next few years. 

5 ways to deliver skills transformation at scale

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Mars, Incorporated, the multinational confectionery and pet food business, will expand its Data and Digital Apprenticeships offering for staff following a boost in efficiency.

Mars expands digital apprenticeships following efficiency boost

Enterprise businesses across all industries are striving to be more data-driven, to drive growth, unlock strategic goals and retain a competitive edge. 

Unleashing the power of data through upskilling at Jaguar Land Rover 

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We’ve reported on our gender pay gap for 2022. In the UK, our mean gender pay gap is -0.2% and our median gender pay gap is 3.7%.

Reporting our Gender Pay Gap 2022 

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Our mission is to create a diverse group of future leaders.

Multiverse releases 2023 Impact Report

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I left school in 1995 with more suspensions on my record than qualifications. This put me off formal education until the age of 45. My fear of learning was so embedded, I never even got my driving license.

Starting education again at 45 on an apprenticeship

Channel 4 apprentice, Amy Ruffhead answers our questions on breaking into the media industry through an apprenticeship.

How I got a job in the media industry on an apprenticeship

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Cisco today announced its training partnership with Multiverse to fund and tailor professional apprenticeships for employees in its partner ecosystem in the Greater Manchester area. The Tech Talent Accelerator programme will focus on business-critical skills in digital transformation and data analytics, helping to accelerate digital careers in the region.

Cisco and Multiverse join forces to accelerate tech talent in Greater Manchester

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If you’re considering a career in software engineering, you’ve likely asked the big question: How much do Software Engineers make? The average Software Engineer salary in the UK is higher than in most other professions, you could earn anywhere from £30,000-£178,000.

Average Software Engineer salary in the UK: How much can you make? 

Data analytics is one of the most promising fields of work. Most businesses today are drowning in raw data. Companies have learned how to collect data, but most of them still don’t know how to make the most of it. That’s where data analysis methods come in.

Beginner's guide to data analysis methods

There seems to be a misconception surrounding apprenticeships that they’re only for young people straight out of school.

Starting your career again at 30 on an apprenticeship

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At Multiverse, we know that our people are our greatest asset and we're committed to attracting and retaining the very best talent. We recognise the importance of empowering our employees to balance work and home life by offering flexibility. Two Multiversers, Lara Thompson (Software Engineer) and Rosanna Leslie Melville (Customer Success), share their experience of using our Working Aboard policy to explore Kenya.

When we used Multiverse’s Working Abroad Policy to travel around Kenya

I never intended to do an apprenticeship. I didn’t even know you could do one at the age of 47, but it turns out you’re never too old for an apprenticeship.

Doing an apprenticeship in your 40s

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With tuition fees costing up to £9,250 per year, the demand for alternatives to university is rising. Fees aside, more young people want to start their careers sooner rather than later and increase job security.

8 alternatives to university

With an apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn, get real-world experience and build a meaningful career in an industry you love. Knowing the different apprenticeship levels and options can help you choose which apprenticeship is right for you.

A guide to apprenticeship levels and how to choose the right one for you

, only 26% of workers in the tech industry are women. What's more, according to the

, less than 17% of engineers in the UK are women. So it’s clear that we still need to talk about women in tech.

Why we still need to talk about women in tech

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University is a popular choice for school or college leavers, but it’s not the only option. It might not be the best option for you either. More people are exploring apprenticeships as a viable alternative to university. For the 2021-22 academic year, there were around 

Apprenticeships vs university: Which option is best for you?

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We’re delighted to share that Multiverse won Employer of the Year at the Black Tech Achievement Awards. This award recognises companies that are driving diversity within the tech industry and is a testament to our mission of creating a diverse group of future leaders, both within and outside of Multiverse.

Multiverse wins Employer of the Year at the Black Tech Achievement Awards 2023

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 is #EmbracingEquity. It’s about going beyond equality, wherein every individual is given the same access and opportunities, to embracing genuine equity — which focuses on providing individuals with fair access to opportunities by meeting their needs and counteracting systemic barriers.

4 Real ways to embrace equity for women in the workplace

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Multiverse has been named on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. This year’s lists highlight the businesses at the forefront of their respective industries paving the way for innovations of tomorrow. These companies are setting the standard with some of the greatest accomplishments of the modern world.

Multiverse Named on Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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From ensuring equity of access to our incredible apprenticeships to creating routes to the boardroom for a diverse group of future leaders - our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) has always been crucial to achieving our social mission. We are delighted to continue our partnership with the incredible BYP Network, who are closely aligned with our mission and values.

Multiverse is proud to partner with BYP Network for the 3rd consecutive year

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The first Army personnel have completed a specialist data training programme, supporting the digitalisation of the Army.

Army unlocks the strategic power of data through specialist training

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate and investment management. 

Developing data skills and increasing efficiency at CBRE

How employers can develop skills for life

People are four times more likely to back apprenticeships over university as the best preparation for the working world. 

5 ways employers can nurture skills for life

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People are four times more likely to think apprenticeships offer young people better job prospects than university.

Report: New stats show UK backs apprenticeships over university

Leaders in the education world are increasingly looking to enhance the student experience through data and digital transformation. 

Enhancing data capabilities through upskilling at London Business School

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Goldman Sachs will fund tech apprenticeships for 100 individuals at 45 small businesses in the UK, through an investment of £1.5m.

Goldman Sachs to offer £1.5m to SMEs for skills training

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This week is National Apprenticeship Week: an annual celebration of apprenticeships across England. 

NAW2023: Apprentices share their stories

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This week is National Apprenticeship Week: an annual celebration of apprenticeships across England.

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: everything you need to know about apprenticeships

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Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses could unlock a hiring surge of more than a quarter of a million apprentices in the year ahead if the funding system is simplified, according to new research from tech startup Multiverse.

SMEs could unlock quarter of a million new apprentices, new research finds

Across the Leeds health and social care system, data skills are considered a vital tool for joining up decision-making and improving patient care.

 Powering collaborative digital and data transformation across Leeds health and social care

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Capita has funded £1m worth of training for small businesses in data and digital skills, in a drive to build digital skills and support diversity within their supply chain.

Capita funds apprenticeships at SMEs in drive for future-proof skills

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Sky has partnered with the tech start-up Multiverse to gift £1 million of its unspent apprenticeship levy to organisations looking to develop digital, data and technical skills within its workforce.

Sky pledges £1 million in apprenticeship funding to small businesses

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Kier has launched a new digital apprenticeship, providing colleagues across the Group with vital data skills. This has launched in partnership with Multiverse, specialists at delivering data skills training.

Kier launches digital apprenticeship in drive to boost data skills

 discovered our Sales Academy and saw this as a great opportunity to pursue a career in sales. Multiverse offers the opportunity to progress your career while making a meaningful impact. Read this blog to learn more about our unique Sales Academy programme in the UK.

Fast track your sales career through the Multiverse Sales Academy

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There have been many challenges for organisations in 2022, but a lack of data hasn’t been one of them. Businesses around the world are generating, collecting and analysing more data than ever before.

7 digital transformation resolutions for 2023

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Recognising the importance of employer investment in skills and actively responding to the growing skills gap, Direct Line Group, one of the UK’s largest insurance providers, have partnered with tech company Multiverse, the leaders in professional apprenticeships, to develop a range of tech and data training programmes. The new range of innovative training programmes will equip both newly recruits and existing employees with the critical skills needed for the jobs of the future setting them up to succeed in a digitalised world.

Direct Line Group launches innovative skills training to help future proof its business

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Apprenticeships start-up Multiverse has partnered with C. Hoare & Co. to create apprenticeship jobs for talented young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and open a new route to a career in financial services.

Multiverse partners with C. Hoare & Co. to drive diversity in financial services

Prior to Multiverse, Lucinda Morgan completed an IT apprenticeship at BT and was passionate about progressing into a customer-facing role. She discovered our Junior Customer Success pathway and joined Multiverse to gain exposure to working with a broad range of clients, learn from a supportive team and be part of a development-centric culture. Read this blog to learn more about our unique Junior Customer Success Manager opportunity in our UK team.

Working as a Junior Customer Success Manager at Multiverse: Lucinda Morgan 

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Multiplex, the global construction contractor, will offer funded data training through apprenticeships to its UK workforce, in a bid to uplift data skills across the business.

Multiplex to offer data apprenticeships to all UK staff in partnership with Multiverse

In tech, there’s huge demand for data experts as businesses strive to maximise their data capabilities. Businesses are increasingly exploring new and innovative ways to build and retain data expertise, by bringing in new talent and upskilling existing employees. 

Accelerating careers through data upskilling at Just Eat

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Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, with award-winning networks and platforms. 

Driving business impact and creating software engineering jobs of the future with Verizon

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Today’s US workforce relies on the public and private college system to train workers for their lifelong careers. 

New data: Defining a new way to hire and train for today's employers

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Wilson James, the leading provider of specialist security, construction logistics and aviation services, has launched a Data Academy in a drive to upskill team members.

Wilson James launches apprenticeship academy to democratise data skills

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, giving us the ability to issue Multiverse Degrees - and greatly expand our offering as a truly outstanding alternative to university.

What’s it like to do a degree apprenticeship? Ben’s experience

 is the Technical Lead on our Data Fellowship Programme. Ilyas has experienced the transition from academia to coaching at Multiverse, and shares his advice about building an impactful career after completing a PhD.

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