008 | Everything you need to know about apprenticeships (including HR apprenticeships), with Jo Mortimer

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of attracting, developing and retaining people in your organisation. With HR apprenticeships now available for entry-level up to senior-level HR roles, they're also something you may want to consider for yourself or members of your team.Join Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire for this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, where she is interviewed by Fay and shares everything you need to know about apprenticeships. Key Points From This Episode[01:14] Free access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course[06:01] Introduction to Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire[10:32] The Richard Review enabled higher apprenticeships[12:16] The best route to becoming an apprentice[14:10] There is a search engine on the apprenticeship.gov.uk website called, 'find an apprentice'[14:45] Apprenticeships can help businesses recover following the pandemic.[16:25] Deciding on whether apprenticeships would be right for your organisation.[17:11] Whether to run the apprenticeship yourself, or use a training provider[20:57] The different apprenticeship levels explained[24:41] How apprenticeships have changed[27:45] Apprenticeship processes are different for different countries in the UK[29:57] The apprenticeship levy and funding options[38:22] How Jo can help you with apprenticeships for your organisation[42:37] Jo's book recommendation: "The Little Book of Lykke" by Meik WikingUseful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInFree access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile courseThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Jo on LinkedInOcean Aspire's websiteOcean Aspire's Facebook pageApprenticeships.gov.uk websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.