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The Elephant In The Room: Is There Scientific Snobbery Surrounding Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships, Laboratory Technician, News, STEM, Technology 29th March 2021

The 80’s misconception that apprentices aren’t smart enough to stay in school is outdated and nothing but damaging to apprentices and companies mi...

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Making Sure Science & Tech Apprenticeships Are A Win-Win

Apprenticeships, Laboratory Technician, News, STEM 15th March 2021

One of Tiro’s driving philosophies is that everything we do should be driven by a win-win solution as the outcome. This means we look for solutions ...

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5 top tips from Tiro for surviving lockdown

Apprenticeships, News, Technology 8th March 2021

Tiro joined Cognassist during lockdown #1 and have focused on supporting both learners and staff throughout this tumultuous time. Read on to learn 5 top tips for surviving lockdown....

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What does it take to be an Apprenticeship mentor?

Apprenticeships, News, Uncategorized 1st March 2021

In the 2015 budget, the government announced a commitment to boosting productivity by investing in people by helping develop vocational skills and increasing the quantity and quality of apprenticeship...

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Is now the right time to take on an apprentice?

Apprenticeships, News 24th February 2021

On the face of it, you might think not. But we would ask of any business, what are your plans and where are you headed? If there is growth on the horizon then now is the time to plan effectively, deve...

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Businesses need to start thinking of apprenticeships as succession planning #GrowYourOwnTalent

Apprenticeships, Laboratory Technician, News 15th February 2021

Tiro encourages businesses to think of apprenticeships as succession planning for their future workforce, our values-driven sales ...

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UK business needs to create a virtuous circle of positive change, says Ben Farmer, with successful women becoming inspirational role models for the ne...

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‘How to be an Outstanding Apprenticeship Mentor’

Apprenticeships 28th November 2018

Every apprentice needs a workplace mentor – someone there every day who understands and supports their learning and development needs, and the conce...

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It is well-known that women are under-represented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors in the UK. Only 24 percent of women ...

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