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04/09/2026

There isn’t just one way to do an apprenticeship... 👀

Face-to-face. Online. In the workplace. Structured around the needs of the employer and apprentice.

Lauren and Jacob discuss just how flexible apprenticeship training can be and why the traditional idea of what an apprenticeship “looks like” is becoming increasingly outdated. 💻📚

Could an apprenticeship fit your workplace better than you thought?

🎧 Listen and watch here:

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lqUvTdhsVuJ0DF5otWyeK?si=McrKk43WSQSqEjcMJv1mIw
🔗 YouTube: https://youtu.be/b9XFGmonyR4
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mbkb-talks/id1795812982?i=1000778850735
🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/29ff42db-e5f0-4d5c-9afd-db8717d5b69b/episodes/b96367c0-c8e3-4071-abf7-fcc8774eaf42/mbkb-talks-episode-13-the-apprenticeship-conversation-is-changing

It's Friday! 🎉 You know what that means...It's time for another Fact Friday! 💡📚 Did you know?One of the world's oldest w...
04/09/2026

It's Friday! 🎉 You know what that means...

It's time for another Fact Friday! 💡

📚 Did you know?
One of the world's oldest working mechanical clocks was built in England during the late 1300s and can still be found at Salisbury Cathedral.

Join us every Friday as we share fascinating facts that broaden our perspectives, spark curiosity and celebrate the power of learning. 🌍✨

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🎉 We’re proud to announce that MBKB is an Official Supporter of the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship &...
03/09/2026

🎉 We’re proud to announce that MBKB is an Official Supporter of the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards 2026!

The Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible apprentices, employers and organisations making a difference through apprenticeships and skills across the country, and we’re delighted to be supporting them this year.

At MBKB, we see first-hand the impact apprenticeships can have, from developing careers and building confidence to helping businesses grow their talent and invest in the skills they need for the future.

That’s why we’re incredibly proud to stand behind a national celebration that recognises the people and organisations driving apprenticeships and skills forward.

We can’t wait to celebrate the achievements, stories and successes of this year’s finalists and winners. 💙🏆

❓ This week MBKB Asks… ❓What career skill should schools teach more? 📚💡Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ 🌟
03/09/2026

❓ This week MBKB Asks… ❓

What career skill should schools teach more? 📚💡

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️

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⏰ There’s still time to register for our AI & Automation Apprenticeship Webinar!🔗 https://events.teams.microsoft.com/eve...
02/09/2026

⏰ There’s still time to register for our AI & Automation Apprenticeship Webinar!

🔗 ac9bd5c1-7bbc-41cd-b1f9-c42683adef1a@2a476229-2ff6-4fa7-bf08-00de5285ed90" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ac9bd5c1-7bbc-41cd-b1f9-c42683adef1a@2a476229-2ff6-4fa7-bf08-00de5285ed90

Join Richard Bayly to explore how the Level 4 AI & Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship can help organisations turn AI and automation into practical workplace improvements.

During the session, we’ll look at:

🔧 The tools apprentices need and how many organisations may already have access to them

🔐 How responsible AI, human oversight and existing governance can help reduce risk

📈 How apprentices apply their learning through real workplace projects and measure the impact

👥 Who the programme is best suited to and what learners need in place to succeed

💬 Plus, there’ll be time for live Q&A, so bring along the process or task that takes up more time than it should.

📅 Monday 7 September
⏰ 1:00 pm
💻 Live on Microsoft Teams

⏰ Does off the job training mean an apprentice has to disappear from work for one day every week?Not necessarily! 👀❌ MYT...
02/09/2026

⏰ Does off the job training mean an apprentice has to disappear from work for one day every week?

Not necessarily! 👀
❌ MYTH: Off the job training means spending a day away from work every week.
✅ FACT: Off the job training can be delivered in different ways and doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the workplace.

Depending on the apprenticeship and agreed training plan, it could include online learning, lectures, independent study, mentoring, assignments or projects. It can even take place at the employer’s premises. 💻📚

The important distinction is that off the job training develops new knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the apprenticeship and takes place during the apprentice’s normal working hours.

So “off the job” doesn’t necessarily mean “out of the workplace”!

💬 Did you know this one? What apprenticeship myth should we put to the test next? 👇

📣 FREE LIVE SESSION: THE BIG RSE LESSONThis September, Brook and Movember are hosting The BIG RSE Lesson: Let’s Connect,...
01/09/2026

📣 FREE LIVE SESSION: THE BIG RSE LESSON

This September, Brook and Movember are hosting The BIG RSE Lesson: Let’s Connect, a free, one hour live session exploring human connection across friendships, romantic relationships and intimacy. 💚

The session will cover:

💬 Building positive friendships and social connections, both online and offline
💚 Trust, respect, equality and consent
🤝 Communication, confidence and healthy intimacy
📍 Where to find trusted relationship and sexual health advice and support

There’ll also be a live chat and Q&A, giving learners the opportunity to ask questions and receive honest, age appropriate and non judgemental answers directly from Brook.

The session is suitable for Year 9 and above and is particularly relevant for younger apprentices looking to learn more about healthy relationships, communication and wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026
⏰ 10am
💻 Live online
⏱️ One hour
🎟️ Free to attend

Find out more and register for free here:
https://buff.ly/qsqIho9

📸 Image credit: Brook

🎉 It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another edition of this week's Tuesday's Tips and Tricks! 💡Today's tip: Limit ...
01/09/2026

🎉 It's Tuesday, which means it's time for another edition of this week's Tuesday's Tips and Tricks! 💡

Today's tip: Limit Multitasking! 🧩

It might feel productive, but juggling too many tasks at once often reduces your overall efficiency and increases the chance of mistakes. Instead, focus on one thing at a time and give it your full attention.

Why it helps:

Boosts the quality of your work 🎯
Helps reduce stress and overwhelm 💭
Allows better time tracking and task completion ⏱️
One focused task beats five half-finished ones.

🎉 Own Your Week! 🎉Here’s your Monday boost! ⚡️Today's quote: 🌟 "Be stronger than your excuses."Push past what’s holding ...
31/08/2026

🎉 Own Your Week! 🎉

Here’s your Monday boost! ⚡️

Today's quote: 🌟 "Be stronger than your excuses."

Push past what’s holding you back and take action this week! 💪

💫 Stay tuned for more motivational insights and tips to keep you thriving all week long!

28/08/2026

What if you’re looking at apprenticeships completely wrong? 👀

A comment from David on one of our recent podcast clips got us talking...
“Most companies see apprenticeships as hire programmes when they’re actually upskilling tools.”

And he makes a really good point. 💡

Apprenticeships can be used for so much more than bringing new people into a business.

Upskilling. Retention. Leadership development. Retraining. Future-proofing your workforce. 📈

It might be time to stop thinking of apprenticeships as just a recruitment tool.
🎧 Listen and watch here:
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lqUvTdhsVuJ0DF5otWyeK?si=McrKk43WSQSqEjcMJv1mIw
🔗 YouTube: https://youtu.be/b9XFGmonyR4
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mbkb-talks/id1795812982?i=1000778850735
🔗 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/29ff42db-e5f0-4d5c-9afd-db8717d5b69b/episodes/b96367c0-c8e3-4071-abf7-fcc8774eaf42/mbkb-talks-episode-13-the-apprenticeship-conversation-is-changing

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