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As AI transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, one truth remains: technology alone isn’t enough. It’s the human touch — our judgment, creativity, and imagination that gives AI its real power. During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we had the privilege of speaking with a panel of experts including Daniel Wilson, Talent Intelligence Futurist at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He shared why standing still in this era of rapid change isn’t just a missed opportunity, it’s a risk businesses can’t afford to take. The future belongs to those who see AI not as a replacement, but as a partner to human talent. Discover more about our AI apprenticeships: https://lnkd.in/eqQPVpqT Catch up on the full event recording: https://lnkd.in/eVFd8Wkt #AI #AIApprenticeships

🚨 Level 7 Apprenticeship funding has been axed for over-21s – and it could derail workforce development. The UK government’s new age cap on Level 7 apprenticeships is not just a small policy tweak — it could have major consequences for tech talent, diversity in leadership, and our future economy.   📉 It restricts access to senior-level learning just when we need it most. 🔍 It disadvantages those from underrepresented backgrounds. ⚠️ It undermines the very strategy behind innovation-led growth.   With only limited intakes left before the 2026 deadline, businesses must act now to take advantage while they can. 👉 Read Jo Bishenden's full take on why this change matters, and what employers can still do: https://bit.ly/4mtyWYl   #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #DigitalSkills #L7Apprenticeships #TechTalent #Leadership #FutureOfWork #LifelongLearning #SocialMobility #AIUK #SkillsForGrowth

How can a doorbell solve a crime? 🔔 Discover this and more in our latest podcast episode: When Technology Goes Wrong: The Missed Opportunity in Financial Services, with David Pool 🔗 Listen now https://bit.ly/3ZwM1WW

🚨 New Podcast Episode! Are financial services getting the most out of the data revolution? In this episode of When Technology Goes Wrong, Pardeep (aka Paddy) Dhanda chats with David Pool, QA’s Portfolio Director for Data and AI, about: The rise of alpha data How fintechs are leapfrogging traditional banks The dangers of “pilotitis” in AI projects Why personalisation is the new battleground If you're in finance, tech, or just curious about the future of data, this is a must-listen. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3ZwM1WW #Fintech #AI #DataScience #FinancialServices #Innovation #Podcast

This month, our team proudly welcomed our first 50 learners from the Co-op, Tata Consultancy Services and more onto our Databricks Engineer Apprenticeship. As Databricks' first authorised training partner across EMEA and the only certified apprenticeship provider in the UK, we’re helping organisations empower teams to scale insights and deploy AI for business growth. Embarking on a journey of professional development; these professionals will soon build lasting skills and become experts in one of the fastest growing AI and Data tools in the market. Discover more about our Databricks Engineer Level 5 Apprenticeship:   https://lnkd.in/eNh5zz_X

Client retention speaks volumes. 95% of our Managed Learning Services clients choose to renew with us. This trust is underpinned by our consistent performance, with 98% of Service Level Agreements met month on month. A reliable partner for your long-term learning goals. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ekW7QA68 #LearnToChange #LearningSolutions

When you think of apprenticeships, you might picture someone just starting out in their career. But for Ian, People Insights Manager at Costa Coffee, it was about building on what he already knew and going further. Ian and his team member Carys both took on Data Apprenticeships to solidify their skills. Learning at work helped them build the confidence and capability to gather and analyse data more effectively - and make a real difference to the success of their projects. The apprenticeship didn’t take them away from their roles — it became part of how they worked, learned, and delivered even more value. Thinking about how to grow your team’s capabilities? Find out more about our Data Apprenticeships here: https://lnkd.in/eX_ntgF2 #Apprenticeships #LearningAtWorkWeek #QA #LearnToChange #DataSkills

We’re proud to be Co-op’s learning partner and support them in their drive to develop their teams' data skills at scale. With over 50+ data apprentices already in place, they’re not just filling skills gaps - they’re creating a culture of learning that fuels innovation, improves decision-making, and unlocks new possibilities across the business. Practical, real-world data capability is what sets future-ready organisations apart. Explore our Data Apprenticeships: https://lnkd.in/efk8eCU4 #LAWW2025 #LearningAtWorkWeek

🌟 It's 2025. Lifelong learning is non-negotiable As Learning at Work Week comes to a close, we're exploring why continuous upskilling is the new baseline for 'career hygiene'. And we don't just mean for interns and entry-level talent. Evolving skills for an evolving tech world are essential for leadership too, no matter how experienced. 📚 Discover the importance of showing that learning doesn't stop at the top' and how to integrate a culture of lifelong learning org-wide: https://bit.ly/43nw8n1 #LifelongLearning #Leadership #Innovation #Upskilling #Reskilling #ContinuousImprovement

Behind every data point in public health is a person, a story and a need. Turning that data into insight is how these services are improved, and needs are met. NECS (North of England Care System Support) needed people equipped with the right skills to break down the complexity of the data in public health intelligence, helping to unlock actionable insights and help make a difference to the NHS, government and local authorities. That’s where the Andy Billet programme, an innovative scheme underpinned by QA’s Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship, came in. NECS is not just responding to change, they're preparing for what’s next. By building data analysis skills from within, they’re growing confident, capable teams ready to lead the way in a more connected, data-driven future. Ready to grow your own data talent? Find out more about our Data Analyst programme. 🔗 https://bit.ly/44ypcFP #DataApprenticeships #Apprenticeships #FutureSkills #LearnToChange