The Black Apprentice Network (BAN)

WE ARE LIVE!⚡️ We hosted our first official event, and it was a smashing success. Sold out almost instantly every time we increased capacity! That’s what we love to see. We were a family of 100 people on Friday! Planting seeds: cultivating lifelong relationships 🌱☀️ . Just like the name of the event says, our goal was to enable young black professionals and students to develop professional relationships with each other. We wanted to provide the opportunity for aspiring apprentices to meet role models who have a similar background to each other. We started with an introduction to the mission of The Black Apprentice Network (BAN), what we plan to do, what we have done and what matters to us. We were able to share our experiences and provide advice via our two panels. Special shout-out to our panellists‼️ With our first panel consisting of Fenton, Alisha, Kwesi and Safiya. Then Sydney, Naomi, Lamar and Rubin on our second panel. Apprentices in all different industries and an aspiring apprentice who managed to land multiple offers from large organisations. We talked about their reasons for choosing apprenticeships over the traditional university route, how their friends/family reacted, how they plan to leverage their position as an apprentice for their careers and a range of questions from the aspiring apprentices. Thank you to everyone that shared their unique experience of apprentices from African and Caribbean heritage. 🗣 We had an exciting evening of networking afterwards where we made sure our aspiring apprentice and current apprentices connected. Our apprentices were excited to share their experiences, and we saw our ambitious aspiring apprentices go the mile to connect and learn. One thing that stood out was the energy of the room and how comfortable everyone was to be among their peers. Good vibes and enjoyment that’s what we expect to bring to every event🤩. If you are currently an apprentice or aspire to be one, are from African or Caribbean heritage, make sure to look at our page and join our community. https://lnkd.in/emPmHhn3 Next stop: The Midlands 👀 XX/05/2023 #community #network #blackexcellence #apprenticeship #socialmobility #opportunity #blackapprenticenetwork

We know multiple apprentices that within 1-3 years of the apprenticeship earn £70k+ 🙈 Many are under the age of 23 😆 And why..? 🤯 They: Learnt a in demand skill through an apprenticeship 🧰 Gain qualifications which are valuable in the marketplace 🔧 Stayed in a great company or moved to a great one 🏃♂️ It's hard to do but it is super simple 👍

Ambitious apprentices: Resting and recharging are essential to productivity and finding success in your apprenticeship the long term. Burnout is very real in apprenticeships, and a refreshed mind gives you a chance to see the world anew and demonstrate the best of your abilities.

While university students are stuck in classrooms 📚, apprenticeships provide the real-world experience which is valuable for young people 👭. 😓 Yes, got it off our chest. The incredible thing about apprenticeships is that you get both the academic experience studying a qualification 20% of the time (which can be a degree too 😜)... ...while 80% of the time, spending your time completing tasks which are actually valuable for the business 😀. Did we say anything wrong?

Regardless of what happened in the final... 😢 ...we admire the heart, the effort and the play of the England team this year 💙 We will be back in 2026 🏃♂️

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Our UK parents spoken 🎤 👉 They were asked "If had to choose, would you prefer your child to study for degree or apprenticeship?" All voters: Degree 35% Apprenticeship 44% YouGov 😱😬🙈...

Check this event out if you are a current apprentice... 🤔 It will be incredible... 😀 We will be at the Association of Apprentices Big Apprentice Meet Up (No. 3), one of the largest apprentice networking events in the UK 🇬🇧 . You will get to 😁 : 👉 spend the afternoon hearing from influential keynote speakers 🎤 👉 take part in workshop-style development sessions 📚 👉 meet other apprentices AND learn a thing or two as well 👭 Doors open at 1pm and there will be a networking reception at 4pm. You have to be there 😱 Check it out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwfwz6gR See you at Rothschild & Co on the 15th July 👋

If you are are in Year 12 and live in Manchester (or close to there)... 🤗 ...you have to read on... 🤔 ...because we have an incredible programme for you 😁 For the first time ever, the Aleto Foundation has exclusively tailored a programme. You haver to be: 👉🏾 Year 12 students 📚 👉🏾 In the Manchester area 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👉🏾 aspire for a dynamic career in technology 💻 It's an incredible, intensive two-day bootcamp has been meticulously crafted. It will: 👉🏾 provide invaluable insights and opportunities 🕴🏾 👉🏾 help you unleash your potential 🤗 👉🏾 and help you gain exclusive access to premier apprenticeships within BT Group You have to be quick and click and apply at the link below 🏃🏾♂️ 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/exurzRYN

Ambitious apprentices: Resting and recharging are essential to productivity and finding success in your apprenticeship the long term. Burnout is very real in apprenticeships, and a refreshed mind gives you a chance to see the world anew and demonstrate the best of your abilities.