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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.

Katie Allner

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.

Euan Blair

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.

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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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Why it’s time to prepare for the AI revolution

The age of AI is officially here and the business landscape is changing fast. Keeping pace with these technological innovations is a formidable challenge: but failing to act now could cost you.


It’s no surprise, then, that businesses are feeling the pressure. Our 

 finds that over two-thirds of leaders believe their organization will need to shift their workforce skills to stay competitive as we head into 2030 and beyond.

Employers must act now to transform and future-proof their workforce, by upskilling their existing employees to close critical technical skills gaps.


New data: Businesses need to act now on AI

Business leaders are seeing a fundamental mismatch between the skills they have in-house, and the skills they know they’ll need into the future. According to our findings, leaders see the biggest skills gap in artificial intelligence (AI).


But that isn’t the only area of concern. More than seven in 10 business leaders say that their skills gaps in data analytics and software engineering are likely to persist into the new decade.


Despite these glaring technical gaps, business leaders are hopeful that AI will vastly improve the way they work. More than two thirds say AI will improve productivity and customer experience (69%) and create more informed business strategies (68%).


There’s a huge opportunity: but it brings with it huge risk: the cost of doing nothing is high. Half of the leaders surveyed believe a lack of AI skills will negatively impact revenue growth, productivity, and profitability.

A closer look: AI adopters vs. AI skeptics

Business leaders are in agreement: AI will shift the nature of work.

But within our survey, we identified a clear division between the AI adopters, and the AI skeptics. Both groups are facing the same challenges and priorities, but their responses couldn’t be farther apart. While AI advocates are already embracing intelligence-driven technologies, the AI skeptics are more reluctant to adopt new work solutions.


The difference between these two approaches could also mean the difference between success and failure in the future business landscape.


With 4 in 5 leaders moving quickly to implement 

 for existing employees, now is the time to prepare for a world driven by intelligent technology — or risk getting left behind.

found that AI adopters were 37% more likely than AI skeptics to invest in their people, with nearly 90% of AI adopters predicting increased training and development budgets, compared to 65% of AI skeptics.

While the AI skeptics are holding to a wait-and-see approach, AI adopters are moving swiftly into the future, and are 50% more confident that their workforce will be prepared for the challenges AI brings by 2030.

The eagles are diving head-first into the opportunities that artificial intelligence can create, while the ostriches risk being left with their heads in the sand.

Employers need a new skills strategy to succeed in the future of work

As market pressures put a higher premium on talent retention and skills development, the workforce of the future requires a continuous focus on skills development at every level of the business.


According to our findings, a growing number of businesses are embracing alternative hiring and training methods to close critical technical skills gaps. Upskilling existing employees is the perfect place to start – in fact, 76% of business leaders plan to increase their investment in employee upskilling. In a similar vein, 73% plan to invest in reskilling existing employees into new roles.


At the entry level, nine in 10 businesses are open to widening their hiring criteria and 71% of leaders say their organization is likely to invest in expanding training programs for employees at the start of their careers.


By leveraging the power of on-the-job training to build new skills and capabilities, via upskilling, reskilling, and new hiring methods like professional apprenticeships, leaders can meet the increasingly urgent demand for tech, data and engineering skills, and build a workforce that is truly future-ready.

Building the workforce of 2030: Read our latest research

The future of work is data-driven, AI-enabled, and radically more equitable.


That's why at Multiverse, we’re transforming careers through the power of applied learning and on-the-job training.


Our apprentices have access to world-class AI training through our first, full AI module: 

. The module covers the fundamental principles of how AI works, how to critically evaluate AI outputs for ethical considerations and accuracy, and how to apply AI in your day-to-day work.


By embracing the power of on-the-job learning, businesses can close their critical skills gaps and achieve greater success in 2030 and beyond.


Download our full report to learn more about our findings.

Embracing change: My journey from Trade Industry to Finance Sector

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.

After a combination of different jobs across various industries, I found myself stationed back in the trade industry as a Network Engineer. A few months into this role, I felt discontented, questioning if this indeed was my professional calling. Taking the leap of faith, I left the job, without anything solid lined up for my career next.

Taking a leap of faith with an apprenticeship

This phase of job hunting finally led me to an apprenticeship opportunity with Multiverse to complete the Digital Business Accelerator programme. This program imparted invaluable insights into the nuts and bolts of running a successful business.

During the application process, I grappled with self-doubt given my lack of background in finance, with a fleeting thought of abandoning my interview. Thankfully, I decided to challenge myself, stepping out of my comfort zone and accepting the quest to learn something novel. Looking back, this decision was worth it. My journey so far has been enriching, having enjoyed every moment.

While gaining knowledge about the operations of the finance and investment industry, I learned a lot about my personal and professional self. Tose, my apprenticeship coach has been a great support, assisting me in identifying personal attributes that needed work and pushing me to overcome the limitations holding me back. I became adept at seeking help, making efforts to be more noticeable in my team, steering clear from the label of "just an apprentice."

I was placed on the Trading Enquiries team, with the primary responsibility of executing corrections on client's accounts. What initially seemed like a complex procedure eventually grew familiar, allowing me to contribute to my team by carrying out corrections, leaving them free to focus on other tasks. We've just wrapped up the end of the financial year which, despite being challenging, provided me with vital experience for skill development.

In my initial months, battling imposter syndrome was a tough ordeal; nonetheless, it diminished gradually with the growth in my self confidence, echoed by the positive feedback from my peers. I'm glad to leave this imposter syndrome behind now.

My career in business is just taking off and post-apprenticeship I’m making the most of the opportunity that I've been given - and here’s 5 tips on how you can do the same.

5 Top Tips To Switch Careers Through a Multiverse Apprenticeship

Begin by evaluating your passions, interests, and skill sets. How do they align with the new career you're looking towards? In my case, I was already working in the network engineering field, which had some transferable skills for my new role in finance.


Understand what a career shift to your desired field might involve and consider how you’ll pull it off. In my journey, the Multiverse apprenticeship provided valuable insights into the finance and investment industry so I was able to quit my job and apply to an apprenticeship.

Switching careers often involves stepping outside your comfort zone. Like I approached my interview knowing little about finance, be prepared to do your research, challenge yourself and expand your horizons.


Connect with professionals in the field you're targeting. Use your apprenticeship to build relationships and network. My apprenticeship coach was instrumental in helping me navigate my career shift.


Career transitions don’t happen overnight. It took me months to feel confident in my new role. So, keep at it, ask for help when needed, and remember that everything is a learning opportunity.

Shifting profession may seem daunting, but with the right mindset, resources and support available, could set you on a path to  a lucrative career.

Embracing Change: My Journey from Trade Industry to Finance Sector

Multiverse welcomes General Manager Asha Aravindakshan to drive US growth

Multiverse welcomes General Manager to drive US growth


We are thrilled to have boosted our leadership team with the appointment 

, who joined this month as US General Manager to drive our continued growth in America.


New York-based Aravindakshan will be responsible for ensuring Multiverse continues to scale with both apprentices and customers, as it delivers outstanding training across the country.


She brings with her an unrivaled experience across the commercial, nonprofit and government sectors. Aravindakshan joins the organization from Sprinklr where, as a Vice President, she led important cross functional initiatives to drive revenue growth and employee productivity through business optimization, digital transformation, and strategic alignment.

" and has an extensive track record delivering impact in mission driven organizations – whether at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, or as Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology Officer at the Government of the District of Columbia. She is a sought-after thought leader on digital transformation and the future of work, as the recipient of Constellation Research’s Supernova Award in the Future of Work and a Business Transformation 150 honoree.


On deciding to join Multiverse, Aravindakshan said:


“Our mission is all about providing today’s workforce with excellent choices, among the different forms of skill-building and distinct ways of pursuing their careers. For too long education or work have been at odds, often determined by what people can afford and prioritize. At Multiverse, we put individuals in the driver’s seat by ensuring they can learn and earn at the same time.”

, following Ruddock’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer for Multiverse.

Multiverse welcomes General Manager to drive US growth

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