As Scotland continues to recover from the covid-19 pandemic, it is now crucial, more than ever, to support young people. The Scottish Government maintains their commitment to Scottish Apprenticeships and has named apprenticeships as one of the main forefronts to the road to recovery.  Frank Mitchell, who is the Skills Development Scotland Chair and Scottish …

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On Tuesday 10th August 2021, it will be #NoWrongPath day and we are looking forward to sharing our journeys and stories online to highlight that there is no wrong path to employment. We understand that everyone’s learning style is different and some students don’t walk out with the qualifications they desire and certain exam situations …

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Have you got a job interview coming up and you want to master your responses to the questions that get sent your way? Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience and sometimes nerves can get the better of candidates which can lead to them being unsuccessful for the role. At Sixth Sense Training, we love …

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Pathway Apprenticeships are the perfect opportunity for a school leaver to gain first-hand quality work experience and the programme has been designed as a stepping stone to a full-length apprenticeship qualification. At Sixth Sense Training, we have given a few individuals the opportunity to become a Pathway Apprentice and gain industry-recognised skills so they can …

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Due to the unfortunate events of coronavirus, we have all had to adapt to change. Ourselves and businesses in the UK have all received the message to stay at home and work remotely and only go to work if it is necessary.  However, there are some positives. Thanks to the Scottish Government and with their …

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The Scottish Government has announced a new and exciting Apprenticeship Employer Grant, a great incentive where employers could receive up to £5,000 for every apprentice they take on or upskill between 1st December 2020 to 25th March 2021. This funding will be available to eligible employers until March or until the funding has surpassed its …

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Starting your new job as an apprentice? It can be daunting for new employees and apprentices when they begin a brand new job. In your mind, you may think there is so much to remember such as the company policy, everyone’s name and where everything is. Remember, colleagues in your workplace are there to help …

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After carefully following our ‘10 Tips For Creating a Great CV ’, the next step is to get prepared for interviews. In our line of work, we interview a wide range of candidates for a variety of roles within a vast number of organisations. Therefore, we see a lot of good and bad examples of …

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The Scottish Government has introduced the ‘Job Start Payment’ benefit for individuals aged 16-24 to help pay for items for work like clothes, tools and payments for travel. In this article, you will find information highlighted and written by the Scottish Government on how the ‘Job Start Payment’ works and who can apply. How It …

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In an effort to boost employment and help young people get into work during the Covid Pandemic, the government has announced a Kickstart scheme, which applies to businesses recruiting young staff, including apprentices. This scheme provides grants to businesses to cover wages for new recruits for 6 months. Sixth Sense Training is happy to provide …

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