Covid-19 Response: Furloughed Modern Apprentices
Advice for Employers and Modern Apprentices on the Furloughed Workers Scheme
Modern Apprenticeships
Free Software Solutions for Working Remotely
We know that some businesses have been better equipped than others to adapt to the changes forced onto most by the Covid-19 pandemic. With advice increasingly being that workers should work from home, if possible, we would like to help the businesses we work with navigate these changes. Here are several free software solutions we …
Cyber Resiliency
5 Top Tips For Staying Safe Online Password Security One of the best ways to stay safe online is with a secure passphrase. The traditional password with a combination of letters and symbols may seem safe but may be easily cracked by a bot-net brute force attack. A well-chosen, random, passphrase, however, is much harder …
Covid-19
Arranging Remote Visits Due to the growth of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the attempts by the government to limit the spread of the virus, Sixth Sense Training would like to make all stakeholders aware of our contingency plans to ensure business operations are carried out in a safe and effective manner. If your company has …
Advantages of a Modern Apprenticeship
Advantages of a Modern Apprentice Modern Apprenticeships are booming in the UK and continue to be favoured by employers and organisations yearly. Perhaps, you’ve considered applying for a Modern Apprenticeship but are unclear on what it would entail. So, today we have come up with some advantages of becoming a Modern Apprentice: Earn While You …
Think Before You Tweet!
The consequences of over-sharing on social networking sites can sometimes land you in hot water, and in serious cases can even lead to you being in trouble with the police. So ask yourself, ‘Should I have tweeted that?’ or ‘should I be tweeting this?’ There are consequences, so here is a few examples of things …
Important Information You Should Know If You’re A Modern Apprentice
Modern Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to kickstart your career! Are you thinking of becoming a Modern Apprentice or have you just became a Modern Apprentice and are wondering what your day would be like in a working environment? If yes, you have come to the right place! Below, there are a few useful headings that …
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Apprentices’ Skills Become Priority
Apprenticeships are resulting in fulfilled employees and employers as the training has helped benefit their organisation and future-proof the business. A survey designed for over 5.000 apprentices conducted by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has resulted in over 95% would recommend an apprenticeship to friends, family and others. A result of the 79% of individuals that completed the survey, 8 out of 10 showed a …
Top Tips to Consider Before Beginning your Modern Apprenticeship
Our Modern Apprenticeships are a great way to kickstart your career in many sectors such as marketing, ICT and the creative industry. Many of our current modern apprentices have seen the enjoyment and reward from our training, you may be our latest apprentice that we’ve recruited for a business. Do you feel fully prepared to …
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Interview Skills: Listening
One of the most important skills required in the workplace during a modern apprenticeship is active listening. Active listening means listening intently and responding to what the other person is saying. We have compiled some tips to help improve your listening skills. These tips are useful for both interviews and during your apprenticeship: Be Relaxed …