Apprentices

Five years ago, had you told me I would work for a leading finance and investment company, I'd have dismissed you outright. Fresh out of 11th grade, I was dead set on attending college, earning an electrician degree, and starting a role in the trade industry. However, as I left high school, I felt unsure and unsettled about this career path. Such uncertainty isn't unordinary for someone my age, yet I felt truly disoriented regarding my professional future.

In August 2022, I embarked on my End Point Assessment (EPA), officially bringing my apprenticeship to completion. It was a 16-month journey filled with comprehensive study, assessments, collaboration, reviews, exams, presentations, and approximately 1000 cups of tea. Undoubtedly, it provided me with valuable lessons. Fortunately, I've experienced it all firsthand, so now I can offer you insights and guidance that I wish I had when I first started my apprenticeship.

With a topic like artificial intelligence (AI), there’s a lot to take in. It’s good, bad, and even a little scary — all at the same time. The one certainty is that it will fundamentally change the way we work.

In this article, we’ll provide a playbook for how to get a job in tech, even if you’re early in your career.

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" is often thrown around, but its true meaning and application may seem elusive. In this article, we’ll cover what working smarter not harder actually entails and provide actionable tips on how you can apply it to your daily life.

Compare the costs, experience, and job placement rates of coding bootcamps vs. apprenticeships to answer: Are coding bootcamps worth it?