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Assessing & Attracting Apprentices – A Strategic Guide for TA Leaders
This course will help you attract and assess apprentices with confidence, ensuring every stage of the process is fair, engaging, and aligned to long-term success. You’ll learn how to reach young talent through the right channels, create content that resonates, and design touchpoints that feel both accessible and authentic.
You’ll also explore practical tools to build structured, inclusive assessments that focus on potential over polish. From screening frameworks to competency matrices and group exercises, you’ll see how to identify qualities like adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving in candidates with limited experience. By the end, you’ll be ready to create apprenticeship pipelines that open doors for young people while delivering real impact for your organisation.
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Graeme Paxton
Graeme is the Founder of Talent Advisory business, Caraffi. He helps TA leaders create strategies that get the noticed by their Boardrooms.
Emily Tatham
Emily develops products for a talent advisory business Caraffi - she helps TA Leaders create the stories they need to get investment for their future plans.
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