Students want practical skills, industry insight, and networking opportunities from work experience placements. Personal and professional development are key. Guidance on career paths is up there and students are keen for feedback to improve their skills. Students hope for a rewarding experience that prepares them for future employment.
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A New Beginning at HB Accountants: Sophie’s Journey as a Business Administration Apprentice
I’m delighted to introduce you to Sophie, the latest addition to our HB Accountants team. Sophie has joined Team HB as a Business Administration apprentice. It’s been only two days, but Sophie’s enthusiasm and positive vibes are already making an impact
HB Accountants Earns 23rd Place in Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2023
We are thrilled to announce that HB Accountants has been awarded the 23rd position in the prestigious list of Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2023. This recognition was celebrated at a special event at the House of Commons on September 12th, 2023, attended by our marketing manager, Vicki, who collected the award on behalf of HB Accountants
Award Finalist – Apprentice Champion for Inspiring Herts
The HB team is so proud to once again be a named finalist in the Apprentice Champion category at the Inspiring Herts awards.
Skills, Learning and Employment Opportunities – HB attend Broxbourne Council’s Local Strategic Skills Partnership Workshop
Many businesses have vacancies for new staff at the moment but filling the roles is not as straight forward as simply finding a person. Businesses need to employ people with skills: the right skills for a particular industry or business task. Many industries are facing a skills shortage so the spotlight is now on understanding which specific skills local Broxbourne businesses need so that any gaps may be highlighted. This will allow local education organisations to provide the right courses to young people and local residents with the ultimate aim of opening up future employment opportunities.
We love the Apprenticeship Scheme!
We’re big fans of the apprenticeship scheme. A number of young people have now started their careers at HB this way, either as trainee accountants. Last September, we employed two new trainee accountants, Max and Taylor, on our apprenticeship scheme. This is what they told us about their first few weeks with HB.
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