Your chance to talk IT apprenticeships with Microsoft, BCS & The Government

By Sarah Morgan


What do you know about IT apprenticeships? Do you know how to access £10,000s of training, funded by the Government? Or how apprenticeships can up-skill your current employees

You might have heard good things about apprenticeships, but don't know where to start?

This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. Join Firebrand Training and the British Computer Society (BCS) at this free event during National Apprenticeships Week, as we explain how IT Apprenticeships work.

Get your questions answered by leaders in IT and Government, and network with industry experts over lunch. The line-up includes:

	Why the Government is backing apprenticeships - Andrew Jones MP Hear from the Government Apprenticeships Ambassador and find out why the Government has committed £1,000,000s of apprenticeship funding to UK businesses, and how this is being used to help those businesses grow.
	What’s it like hiring an apprentice? - Microsoft Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Lead Dominic Gill will chair a panel discussion with employers and their apprentices, including Microsoft Apprentice Ambassadors. Learn from their experiences, and ask any questions about the programmes and processes.
	Get support from the Tech Partnership - John Pritchard See how the Tech Partnership is helping tech businesses like Capgemini and Visa grow through IT apprenticeships. Plus, find out how the Government’s Trailblazers initiative helps you train and / or hire staff, and build your own apprenticeship programme.
	How IT Apprenticeships really work - Firebrand IT Apprenticeships What will your apprentice learn? How do you access £10,000s in Government funding? What do future programmes look like - such as cyber security and Microsoft Dynamics? Firebrand Apprenticeships Operations Manager, Adrian Davies explains all.

There's limited seating at this free event, running Thursday 12th March. Food and refreshments will be provided. Sign-up now or fill out the form below and find out first-hand how apprenticeships will grow your business.

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About the Author:        
Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry.