FlorenceComasky – EMA Training https://www.ematraining.co.uk Your Career. Our Priority. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:20:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-39-150x150.png FlorenceComasky – EMA Training https://www.ematraining.co.uk 32 32 EMA Celebrates as they are shortlisted for AAT Apprenticeship Provider of the Year! https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ema-training-aat-apprenticeship-provider-of-the-year-2024/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:20:43 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ We are thrilled to share some exciting news – EMA Training has been shortlisted for the prestigious AAT Apprenticeship Provider of the Year award! This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch apprenticeship training and empowering individuals to thrive in their careers.

 

What sets EMA Training apart from other training providers?

  1. Tailored Learning Experience: At EMA, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Our apprenticeship courses are built to provide a personalised learning experience, ensuring that every apprentice receives the support and resources they need to succeed.
  2. Industry-relevant curriculum: Keeping up to date with the rapidly growing industry, our courses are designed to help apprentices use practical skills and knowledge directly used in their workplace. This ensures they are ready to take on anything in their place of work!
  3. Expert Trainers: The EMA team are experienced and qualified trainers who guide apprentices on their journey to become skilled professionals. Many of our staff are past apprentices themselves and help support their learners by sharing their own experiences. Their passion for teaching and the wider industry are the key factors that contribute to the success of our apprenticeship courses.
  4. Collaborative Learning Community: Here at EMA, we have created a community where all apprentices can engage with their peers, share their experiences and build both professional connections and friends for life! This community enhances the overall learning experience, creating a supportive environment for growth and development.

 

We are very proud of this accomplishment, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our apprentices and the hard work of our entire EMA Training team. Being shortlisted for the ‘AAT Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ award motivates us to continue raising the bar and delivering excellence in apprenticeship training.

 

Stay Tuned for the results!

 

If you want to learn more about our AAT courses click here!

EMA staff members laughing and talking at a table.

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The Evolution of IT https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/it-apprenticeships-ema-training-limited/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:20:22 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ This year at EMA Training, our IT Apprenticeships are evolving! We are thrilled to be introducing our brand-new Work Simulated Environment; an exciting development that we have implemented to further improve the learning experience of our IT Apprentices.

The digital world is consistently evolving, and our apprenticeship courses are getting the upgrade to support our apprentices in excelling within the IT sector. These exciting changes are all part of our evolution of IT, led by our IT programme lead, Will Bentley.

Having only joined EMA in the summer of 2023, Will has made a huge impact and has big plans for our IT & Digital apprenticeship courses. Will worked in top-performing schools around the country and with a passion for all things tech, he has been the ideal person to lead this project!

There’s no better person to talk you through these exciting changes, so we managed to sit down with Will to delve into this ‘evolution’…

 

So, what is the Work Simulated Environment?

“It’s a network in a box!  Windows servers and clients running on virtual servers utilising VMware.  We have set up a standard on-prem Windows network.  We can guide the learners through the basic tasks on that network such as adding computers to the domain, assigning group policies, and simulating help desk tickets.  We can also get into more complex tasks such as configuring switches and routers safe in the knowledge that we are not going to impact on people hard at work on their workplace computers.”

IT course being taught by Ryan

 

Which courses will benefit from the new environment?

All of the IT provision will benefit:

Level 4 Network Engineers will get to configure equipment and understand what certain protocols mean, e.g. spanning tree or collision detection, and what effect those protocols have on network traffic.

Level 3 Information Communication Technicians will be able to understand an on-prem Active Directory domain, while the world is moving towards cloud services it is still important to understand the on-prem software and services.

Level 3 Digital Support Technicians will benefit from simulated helpdesk tickets and guided learning allowing them to understand the interconnected nature of domains and will be familiar with the systems and services of an organisation’s network, and their common faults.

 

Why did your team decide to create this new environment for learners?

“Hands-on learning.  Students learn better with the equipment in front of them putting their knowledge to use on physical equipment.  Simply seeing the effect of a certain tick box or unplugging a cable at the wrong time is invaluable.”

 

Why is it important that learners have access to this kind of equipment?

“Learners will most likely use very similar equipment to this in their workplace but cannot “play” with them because that’s a production environment which needs to be running 99.9999% of the time.  Our network can fail, in fact, we prefer it that way because that’s how we learn!”

 

Where can we learn more about this equipment?

“Come and see us!”

 

If you’d like to learn more, EMA will be holding an IT & Digital Careers Fair in November. At this event, you can talk to our team of experts, who will be on hand to give you all the information you will need regarding our IT & Digital Apprenticeship courses!

For all the details, follow the link here.

 

Further Information

Check out some of our IT & Digital case studies:
ICT Technician, Josh Mills
Digital Support Technician, Ruby Birks 

 

If you would like any further information regarding our apprenticeship courses, please explore our website www.ematraining/courses.co.uk

Or contact the team today at info@ematraining.co.uk

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Starting your Career with a Boom https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-2023/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:23:47 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ East Midlands Apprenticeship Training Provider, EMA Training is celebrating the 16th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships. National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is taking place 6th – the 12th of February. EMA Training will shine a light on the positive impact apprenticeships are having on individuals, businesses, and the local economy by sharing apprentice success stories across their social media channels, and free resource packs for schools.

This year’s theme is centred around ‘skills for life’ reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. And in addition to this, supporting businesses to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills.

EMA Training are working with local businesses, schools and partners in the region to create more apprenticeship opportunities and to break the stigma surrounding apprenticeships. EMA Training has placed over 250 individuals on apprenticeship programmes in IT, Marketing, and Finance in the past year with a focus on delivering a quality and engaging curriculum through face-to-face delivery at their Derby and Nottingham Training Hubs. They have supported over 200 businesses by developing and nurturing apprentices to help them become confident professionals.

 

Marketing Manager Chloé Farmer said: “This year’s National Apprenticeship Week theme is ‘Skills for Life’, reflecting how apprenticeships positively impact the lives of individuals through the development of skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.

“Apprenticeships play an instrumental role in supporting businesses to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills to combat issues such as the digital skills gap. National Apprenticeship Week allows us to illustrate this by shining a light on the individuals and organisations that have really benefitted from apprenticeships.”

 

Bam Boom Cloud

Global Derby-based tech company, Bam Boom Cloud provides Microsoft solutions to small to medium sized businesses with a goal of removing old IT headaches and provide them systems and support along the way.

Bam Boom Cloud employ 10 apprentices through EMA Training in the following roles:

  • 1st line support engineer – Information Communications Technician level 3
  • 1st line Dynamics support – Digital Support Technician level 3
  • Finance assistant – Assistant Accountant level 3
  • Digital marketer – Digital Marketer level 3 & Marketing Executive level 4

Harry Jones, Global Head of Recruitment and Talent said, “The decision to go down the apprenticeship route was all about building our next generation within Bam Boom Cloud. We wanted to upskill the team as soon as they step foot into the business and also give young people the chance to work in a thriving and growing environment, building careers for themselves.

Not only have apprentices changed the dynamic of our company, but our digital marketer also completely overhauled our social media, making it their own and being able to put Bam Boom Cloud on the map through different platforms. Our support staff have shown what amazing customer service looks like, being nominated for awards within the apprenticeship customer support categories. It makes the job of recruitment easier and more fun, working with apprentices, showing them the growth potential and watching them bloom into the next generation of senior members of staff is definitely a highlight of my role.

Harry Jones, Global Head of Recruitment and Talent, Bam Boom Cloud, smiling with his arms crossed.

Harry Jones, Global Head of Recruitment and Talent at Bam Boom Cloud

Liberty Alway – Digital Marketer – Studying Marketing Executive Level 4

“I completed the Level 3 Digital Marketing apprenticeship with EMA Training and am now completing my Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship.

 

The apprenticeship has played a crucial part in helping me grow and succeed in my career. The in-person training that EMA offer has allowed me to dive deep into the digital marketing world.

Being able to come into the EMA Hub to complete days of learning has allowed me to meet friends who are completing the same apprenticeship as me, but at a different company. This has created a space for us to share and learn from one another’s experiences and most importantly has introduced us to some amazing friends.

 

I’ve progressed massively since starting my apprenticeship at Bam Boom Cloud as when I first started, I had limited knowledge and constantly doubted what I could achieve. Now, I’m confident in my role and know that it’s okay to not know everything. This is thanks to the amazing support that I receive from EMA Training and the extraordinary team I work alongside at Bam Boom Cloud.”

 

 

 

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EMA Training wins Small Business of the Year 2022! https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ema-training-wins-small-business-of-the-year/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:29:17 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ Apprenticeship Training Provider EMA Training scooped up the Small Business of the Year award at the Derbyshire Business Awards. The East Midlands Chamber event saw businesses from across Derby and Derbyshire gather to celebrate the great work that businesses and individuals are contributing to our local economy.  

Guests were welcomed by East Midlands Chamber President, Linsey Williams, in the eclectic surroundings of Reach Events on Pride Park. A total of 14 awards were presented on the evening including Apprentice of the Year and Excellence in Collaboration (sponsored by EMA Training).The Derby Business Awards night host on stage talking with a microphone, about to announce the winner of The Small Business of the Year award

What is The Small Business of the Year Award?

The Small Business of the Year is awarded to a company that has achieved consistent growth backed by a strong financial performance. Entrants must employ less than 75 full-time members of staff and need to demonstrate the current activity to grow market share and the effect this is having on business performance.

The East Midlands Training Provider recently received a ‘Good’ Ofsted grading with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development, putting them in the top 8% of Training Providers in the U.K.

EMA Training faced stiff competition from finalists, Derby Museums, Future Life Wealth Management, MacMartin, and White Peak Distillery.

Category sponsors Barclays, presented the Small Business of the Year award to Tracey Mosley (Chief Executive Officer), James Stafford (Chief Operating Officer), and Matt Edwards (Sales Director) before being joined by the rest of the EMA Training team.

Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Mosley said, “I am incredibly proud of our team. We work extremely hard to support, recognize and congratulate our apprentices. Winning this award demonstrates the recognition they deserve.

EMA's CEO Tracy Mosely and Jo Sanders smiling at the Derby Business Awards after winning the Small Business of the Year award.

EMA’s CEO Tracy Mosely and Jo Sanders

A special well done to Michael Wheatley for being a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category.

This recent award win follows on from CEO, Tracey Mosley receiving a Personal Recognition Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Training, Development and Championing Future Enterprising Women at the Enterprising Women Awards in September. Congratulations to the winners.

To view the award winners, click here:

https://www.emc-dnl.co.uk/news/2022/11/11/katapult-derbyshire-business-of-the-year-awards/

About the awards ceremonies

The East Midlands Chamber Awards provides a platform for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire to showcase the brilliant work that is happening within the region. The East Midlands Chamber has recently been awarded the British Chamber of Commerce, UK Chamber of the Year.

For more information on the Business Awards, click here.

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EMA Training Ltd and The Inspirational Learning Group Announce Meaningful Collaboration https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ema-ltd-and-the-inspirational-learning-group/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:53:27 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ EMA Training Ltd and The Inspirational Learning Group are pleased to announce their collaboration. The collaboration will see young people in the East Midlands gain access to the Launch Your Career platform (launchyourcareer.com), allowing them to explore various career possibilities through virtual reality and 360-degree tours.


‍EMA Training provides young people with excellent apprenticeship courses focusing on IT and digital skills. Earlier this month, the company announced the results of their recent Ofsted inspection, which saw the training company graded as “Outstanding” in the area of personal development. The announcement has placed EMA Training in the top 8% of training providers for personal development, seamlessly aligning with TILG’s mission to provide young people with the opportunity to develop the essential skills required for their future world of work.

Following the collaboration with EMA Training Ltd and The Inspirational Learning Group , all apprentices have the opportunity to explore their future world of work through the platform and this offer is also extended to all schools that visit the training premises.

TILG are thrilled to be working with EMA Training and Client Success Manager, Katelyn Palmer said, “We are delighted to have EMA Training on the Launch Your Career platform, the first training provider to collaborate with us and join us on our journey to providing careers exploration to every young person in the UK. We are excited to be working with a training provider offering excellent apprenticeship courses and look forward to growing our relationship with them in the East Midlands!”.

EMA Training Ltd and The Inspirational Learning Group Collaboration. EMA staff Lottie and Caitley looking through virtual reality headsets.

TILG looks forward to working with fellow Midlands-based company and to a long and fruitful relationship with EMA Training.

EMA Training is excited to be collaborating with The Inspirational Learning Group. Any school can visit EMA Training as part of their ‘Open Doors’ community initiative. Pupils receive a guided tour around the departments and hear from former apprentices and staff members. Upon completion of the tour, pupils take the fun and interactive personality animal quiz which provides insights into personality traits and career pathways.

Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Mosley said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with TILG. We are on a mission to raise awareness of all the available options and career paths post-16. The VR headsets provide pupils and teachers with an innovative, interactive experience whilst informing them of the potential career paths they may want to pursue. Our partnership with TILG and The Launch Your Career platform is essential in helping us collectively support and engage with more schools in the East Midlands.”

For more information on choosing a career or how to gain access to the Launch Your Career platform, email info@ematraining.co.uk

 

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EMA Training receive Ofsted ‘Good’ rating with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ema-trainings-ofsted-report-announced/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:37:15 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ The results of EMA Training’s Ofsted report were announced today the results following their recent Ofsted inspection which graded their overall effectiveness as ‘Good’. The East Midlands-based Training provider was graded ‘Outstanding’ in the area of personal development placing them in the top 8% of training providers for personal development.

 

The report, published today states apprentices enjoy their studies and highly value the skills, and behaviours that they gain. They access high-quality, modern facilities while they study. Apprentices comment that the environment at EMA is respectful and supportive.

Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Mosley said: “Our mission is to provide high-quality learning and personal development opportunities for our learners. Gaining ‘outstanding’ in Personal Development demonstrates our commitment to our learners outside of the classroom further equipping our learners with the knowledge and skills to further their careers and be outstanding citizens. Thank you to our stakeholders and esteemed East Midlands businesses who continue to demonstrate their commitment to supporting our apprentices, directly impacting their learning and career opportunities.”

EMA Training's Senior Leadership Team. Matt (left), Tracey (middle) and James (right) standing in front of the new Digital Training Hub in Derby City Centre

EMA Training’s Senior Leadership Team. Matt (left), Tracey (middle) and James (right)

Inspectors stated EMA’s staff build positive and productive relationships with apprentices. Trainers provide high-quality support with time management and professional communication so that apprentices integrate successfully into their new workplaces. They grow in confidence to quickly become active team members. Apprentices communicate well with external customers and confidently deliver presentations in high-pressure situations.

Tracey praised staff for their exceptional service and said: “I am extremely fortunate to have an amazing, talented and committed team who genuinely care about the success of our students/learners and EMA Training. This recognition is greatly deserved by all”.

The inspection team was assisted by the chief executive, as nominee. Inspectors took account of the provider’s most recent self-assessment report and development plans, and the previous inspection report. The inspection was carried out using the further education and skills inspection handbook and took into account all relevant provision at the provider. Inspectors collected a wide range of evidence to inform judgements, including visiting learning sessions, scrutinising learners’ work, seeking the views of learners, staff and other stakeholders, and examining the provider’s documentation and records.

Read the full report here.

 

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A-Level Results Day 2022: Know your options https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/options-after-a-levels/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:11:50 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ With results day 2022 right around the corner, we want to make sure you know your options after A-Levels so you can feel as prepared as you can be. We have put together a list of frequently asked questions to help you feel less anxious about A-Level results day. Let’s go through the important ‘need-to-knows’ together…

 

When is A-level results day?

This year, A-Level Results Day is taking place on Thursday 18 August. UCAS will release the information on whether you have been accepted into your chosen universities at 8 am, but due to the high volume of results, you may not be able to access the information due to any lags. Your individual schools will notify you as to when you can collect your results.

 

What if I am unhappy with my A-level results?

If you find that you’re not too happy or even disappointed with you’re A-Level grades…

 

  • Know that it’s okay to feel that way, whether you’re frustrated, disappointed, or upset. Take however long you need to feel how you feel.
  • Don’t panic – whilst it sounds cheesy, it’s true – your grades don’t define you!
  • You have options after A-Levels! From clearing to starting an apprenticeship, there are more course options out there than you are probably aware of.

What are my options after A-levels?

If you have just received your results and they aren’t what you hoped, the good news is, that you have options after A-Levels to choose from.

Appeal your grades

It is possible to appeal your grades. You need to talk to your teacher and school to get in touch with the exam board of the exam result you would like to appeal.

The exam board will check your work and if anything is found your grade could potentially change. It’s important to note that this new grade could be higher or lower than your original grade.

 

‍Re-sit your A-Levels

There is always the option to re-sit your A-Levels if you feel like that’s something you would like to do. Have a conversation with your school and see what your options are.

University

Your university offer may still apply if you only missed your grades by a fraction. Make sure to keep track of any UCAS updates. You can also call UCAS on 0800 100 900.

 

UCAS Clearing

UCAS Clearing Clearing is how unis and colleges fill any places they still have on their courses. You can google universities that have clearing and see if any of their courses are of interest to you.

 

Have you thought about earning as you learn with an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a fantastic option for any student. With so many course options to kickstart your career, you can:

  • Earn a wage whilst you learn
  • Gain real-world experience
  • Start a career in something you love

All whilst working towards an industry-recognised qualification. There are a lot of myths surrounding apprenticeships, often we can assume they are only for people interested in brick-laying, admin, labouring etc. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth!

 

With an apprenticeship, you can work towards your chosen career path. Choose from the list of apprenticeship courses below to read more about the courses and career paths:

 

If you would like to find out more about apprenticeships and where one could lead you:

 

Email info@ematraining.co.uk or call 01332 371666 to speak with a member of our team

 

 

Find an apprenticeship on our vacancies page.

 

Our doors are open on Wednesday evenings. Why not come down to our innovative training hub, to see how you can kick start your career?

 

Click HERE to book your slot.

An image of EMA Training's open evening calendar

How can EMA Training help?

 

At EMA Training, we want to support you, in figuring out life after mainstream education. As an Apprenticeship Training Provider, we have a fantastic recruitment team who offer top-tier support, helping you navigate your chosen career as you take your first steps onto the career ladder.

 

Are you a parent/carer?

 

We can help you navigate the apprenticeship world and develop a better understanding of what an apprenticeship is, how it will benefit your child and what courses will suit what they are looking for.

 

Interested to find out more? Call 01332 371666 or email info@ematraining.co.uk

 

Visit our IT, Digital, and Marketing Careers Fair on Friday 19th August. Doors open from 10am. Get your ticket

 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/it-digital-marketing-careers-fair-tickets-387542489017

 

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Why Talking Fixes, mental health sessions with the Will Garvey Trust Foundation https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/wtf-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-ema/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:46:27 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ EMA Training welcomed Joanna from The Will Garvey Trust Foundation into the Derby Training Hub to talk about mental health and suicide prevention.

Our Safeguarding Lead, Julie O’Callaghan, invited Joanna to come and speak to our apprentices to raise awareness of mental health. After learning about the Will Garvey Trust Foundation through a mutual friend, Julie shares more about how she found out about the Trust and why she felt it would be impactful for Joanna to visit our students below:

The collaboration with EMA Training Ltd and the Will Garvey Trust Foundation started as a conversation with a friend I do open water swimming with, as she is on the Board of Trustees for this wonderful local charity. When I first met Joanna it was very evident that the message of creating ‘Talking Communities’ would support the foundation that EMA has and continues to build with our staff and apprentices to understand more about mental health and creating a safe space to discuss all aspects including suicide.

Joanna joined us Monday to Thursday for an hour, leading a session on “Why Talking Fixes” to our learners. It was a powerful session where Joanna shared her own story, touching on the loss of her son through suicide and how important it is to talk to the people around you.

The sessions were incredibly impactful and following feedback forms, we found that 100% of the learners who attended found the sessions engaging and useful.

Following the last session, Joanna shared her thoughts on the week with the EMA Training learners:

Joanna from The Will Garvey Trust Foundation leading a session about mental health and suicide prevention.

Joanna leading a session.

What a joy it has been to spend this week with staff and students at EMA Training, delivering the first of a series of Wellbeing Workshops! The venue in Derby is perfectly suited, and the air conditioning was so much appreciated in the heat this week. I’d pay good money for the cups of tea too (need to know what tea bags they use)! There is a tangible sense of community about EMA and safeguarding is so well embedded that I’ve come away every day believing that the apprentices’ best interests really are at the heart of everything they do.

An average of 13 apprentices attended each session with encouragingly high levels of engagement across all four sessions.
The feedback has been extremely positive and we’ll be creating further workshops based on the needs identified in the anonymous survey completed at the end Julie and the rest of the staff team are great to work with – warm, encouraging, (and reassuringly, most of them know as much about technology as I do – (thanks to Michael for saving us) and absolutely believe that mental health and well being is a priority.
I’m really excited about the future and can’t wait to get started on planning the next workshops. Thanks for having me!

It has been a joy to have Joanna in for the week and we look forward to having her and the Trust again. As a Training Provider, we want to ensure we are providing our learners with all the resources to support them with their mental health and to help them support their own family and friends. Julie shares below her reflection on the week:

Last week was amazing to work with Joanna as she lead the mental health workshops face-to-face to staff, Accountancy, Digital Marketing and IT apprentices in the Derby digital hub. Sharing a lived experience is a very powerful way to build these talking communities, not only amongst EMA as a business but with family and friends. Joanna has shown me how talking and having somebody to listen to really helps early help/intervention to preventing suicide and supporting all mental health concerns. I feel very privileged to have witnessed Joanna in action and excited about this continued collaboration moving forward.

Julie presenting Joanna with flowers to say thank you for leading sessions on mental health and suicide prevention.

Julie presented Joanna with flowers to show EMA’s                                       appreciation for her time.

 

If you have been affected by anything in this blog post or would like to have a chat with Julie or our Safeguarding team about any of the above, please don’t hesitate to email safeguarding@ematraining.co.uk or contact https://www.willgarveytrustfoundation.org.uk/.

 

 

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What is it like to study a Digital Marketer apprenticeship? | Q&A with Lucy https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/studying-digital-marketer-apprenticeship-ema/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:52:14 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ Please introduce yourself and your job role.

My name is Lucy, I work at Cosy Direct and I’m a Marketing Executive, cosy direct is a resource, and provider, for early years and primary.

Why were you interested in a Digital Marketer apprenticeship?

I’ve always been interested in marketing, my auntie has done marketing and so I’ve learnt a lot from her, but I just felt like Uni wasn’t for me. I wanted to learn whilst earning and gain a qualification whilst learning on the job.

How did your soft skills progress during your apprenticeship?

I developed a lot of time management skills and I found that you’re given a lot of responsibilities, so you’ve just got to make sure you do it all at one time and prioritize things. My confidence, that’sEMA Apprentice Lucy being filmed about her Digital Marketer apprenticeship. definitely developed a lot by pushing forward ideas.

Taking responsibility – you’ll be given a lot of responsibilities during an apprenticeship. For me, I took over their social media so Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, running them on a daily basis as well as developing an App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy as well, which was really interesting to do.

How did your technical skills progress?

In terms of technical skills, I’ve learned a lot of different software and how to use them, for example, creative ones like Canva. With there being so many, I also looked at different scheduling tools, deciding which one best suited the company’s needs.

I’ve developed my analytical skills as well. I did this by looking at which of our social posts receive the most engagement. I would also keep track of how our app would be doing on the app store, looking where we rank, how many people have looked at our page, as well as other things.

If you would like to watch Lucy’s Q&A, head over to our YouTube channel.

Talk me through a day in your shoes as an apprentice when in the EMA Training Hub.

On a normal day in the Hub at EMA, we would come in, and have some social time, giving us the chance to catch up with the other apprentices on your course. Louisa would then present some slides to the class, introducing the particular knowledge module that we’d be learning that day.

Following a learning session, we would also take part in some quizzes to make sure everything sank in, and we had consolidated everything.

How would you describe the support you received during your apprenticeship?

Louisa was really helpful during my apprenticeship; whenever I had a question, she’d be there to answer it.

She was really supportive with the exams as well. They can be quite stressful at times, and Louisa would offer further support to us during the exam periods, making sure we knew everything and were managing any stress.

What advice would you give to anyone considering an apprenticeship?

My advice to someone considering starting an apprenticeship would be to just push yourself – there are so many out there, make sure to explore them all!

In any of your interviews, just go for it. They can be quite scary at times, but push yourself, have confidence and believe in yourself.

 

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Introducing our new apprenticeship programme: Content Creator https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/content-creator-apprenticeship-ema-training/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:35:00 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ We are excited to announce the expansion of our digital programme offering! After receiving a number of requests for an apprenticeship focused around content creation and marketing, we are happy to present our Content Creator apprenticeship.

Running out of our Nottingham Hub, this course is perfect for school leavers, career switchers and candidates who have a creative flair and a desire to have a career in content creation and marketing.

We recently sat down with Stuart, EMA’s Trainer for this new programme and asked him some questions for anyone thinking of starting an apprenticeship and employers looking to hire an apprentice or upskill a member of their team.

We’re here to support you every step of the way and we will equip you with all the information you need.

What is a Content Creator?

” A Content Creator, also known as a Creative Content Assistant, is responsible for developing and creating content that can be used across a variety of media including digital, social media, broadcast or print.

What is a Content Creator apprenticeship?

“Content Creator, is our newest digital course that gives you the knowledge and skills to create exciting, relevant and engaging content across a variety of platforms. Filming, graphic design, copywriting and more!”

EMA's Content Creator apprenticeship students filming a video the pool table.

What kind of person would be a good fit?

“Anyone with a creative flair and interest in marketing or content creation. If you like marketing but want to focus more on creation and implementation and lesson strategy then Content Creator is the perfect course for you.”

 

Do I need any prior experience?

“No, just an interest in marketing and content creation. Oh, and grade C or above in Maths and English, as we will be covering data and copywriting!”

What you will learn?

“Starting with the basics, you will learn the fundamentals of marketing and branding concepts, before looking at how content is created and measured and finally how you can develop and apply your skills to any business.”

Where am I going to be taught?

“Content Creator will be taught at our Nottingham Hub, in the heart of the centre of Nottingham City on Park Row. Why Nottingham? Nottingham is a vibrant and student-friendly city, home to heritage, history, numerous marketing agencies and excellent transport links.”

 

Why study a Content Creator apprenticeship?

“To gain hands-on experience of how and why content is made, whilst also gaining a qualification and getting paid.  Studying Content Creation will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to be a well-rounded marketer, designer and content creator. Getting hands-on experience through training sessions and industry experience will give you the edge you need to kickstart your creative career.”

What career paths are there or jobs at the end of the Content Creation apprenticeship?

“After you pass your Content Creation apprenticeship you can go on to become a Marketing Executive, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Executive or any other marketing-related or content-focused role.”

Why study a Content Creator apprenticeship?

“To gain hands-on experience of how and why content is made, whilst also gaining a qualification and getting paid.  Studying Content Creation will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to be a well-rounded marketer, designer and content creator. Getting hands-on experience through training sessions and industry experience will give you the edge you need to kickstart your creative career.”

What career paths are there or jobs at the end of the Content Creator apprenticeship?

“After you pass your Content Creator apprenticeship you can go on to become a Marketing Executive,

Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Executive or any other marketing-related or content-focused role.”

How do I apply for the course?

“Simple. Complete a contact form by clicking here. A member of our friendly Recruitment team will be in touch. If you have any further questions about starting this course or about apprenticeships in general, please get in touch via email: apply@ematraining.co.uk

For Employers:

The future of marketing is digital and making sure your message stands out is vital. The best way to stand out and attract your audience is through exciting content. Through the Content Creator programme your apprentice will learn all the knowledge and skills to create exciting, relevant content to help support and reach your business goals.

We made sure to ask Stuart some questions that are specific to employers to help anyone interested in hiring an apprentice.

 

How can it help my business or marketing department?

“Throughout the programme, apprentices will develop an understanding of marketing fundamentals such as target audience, copywriting, data fundamentals, as well as content creation and business principles, meaning they can help your business develop robust marketing content, as well as work within an existing team.”

What Jobs can the programme can lead to?

“Over the course of the programme, learners will develop all the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into the following roles:

  • Marketing or Digital Marketing Executive
  • Social Media Manager or
  • Communications Executive role.”

What is the duration of this programme?

“The practical period for the Content Creator apprenticeship is 12 months and 1 day, plus 4 weeks for End Point Assessment, so around 13 months in total.”

 

Is there any funding available for this apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship training for both new and existing employees is at least 95% government funded. Terms and conditions apply.”

If you have any further questions regarding hiring a Content Creator or another apprentice, Complete a contact form by clicking here.  Or email info@ematraining.co.uk.

 

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EMA Training Appoints Three Programme Leads https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ema-training-programme-leads/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:50:16 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ EMA Training has announced the appointment of three Programme Leads. Following its recent expansion to its Digital Hub on Siddals Road, Derby, CEO, Tracey Mosley has introduced the roles to support future growth plans and provide additional resources to learners.

Tracey Mosley said; “We are constantly striving to improve the quality of learning and opportunities we provide our learners with. Our Programme Leads will shape our curriculum to deliver a more impactful experience to our learners. EMA Training is a people-centric company and our culture aims to positively impact the lives of those around us. I am extremely passionate about rewarding team members and progressing them internally. Louisa, Paula, and Julie have the skills, expertise, and experience to help deliver EMA Training’s vision.”

The Programme Leads are:

• Louisa Hampson – Digital Programmes Lead

• Paula Gregory – Payroll & Accountancy Programme Lead

• Julie O’Callaghan – Accountancy Programme Lead

EMA Training Programme Leads, Julie, Louisa and Paula standing back to back in front of the EMA sign

We are really excited to watch how our Programme Leads continue to shape the business, helping EMA Training continue to be a leading apprenticeship and training provider within the East Midlands.

 

If you would like to join our growing team view our latest vacancies here or email hr@ematraining.co.uk

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Training provider turns fairy godmother – showcasing prom outfits at free event https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/derby-prom-fair-ema-training/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:58:47 +0000 https://www.ematraining.co.uk/blog/ School leavers and students planning their prom outfits are being invited to attend the Derby Prom Fair, an event where local stores and designers will be showcasing their dazzling dresses and stylish suits.

The Derby Prom Fair is being staged by East Midlands training and apprenticeship provider EMA Training, at their new digital hub on Siddals Road, which was previously the home of the Derby Telegraph.

The free event on April 22 will offer a range of new and second-hand dresses and suits and aims to be a one-stop shop for young people planning to be the best dressed at their school prom or leavers event.

There is also the opportunity to win a free limousine or chauffeur-driven car to their prom by entering a prize draw on the day.

EMA Training Chief Executive officer, Tracey Mosley, said: “We work with hundreds of young people and we’ve been hearing a lot of excitement about upcoming proms, not just from this year’s school leavers, but some events are being held now because they were cancelled during lockdown.

“Our new offices are spread over three floors and we are wonderfully central in the heart of the city, so we thought it made sense to get as many stores and designers as possible under one roof.

“We still have space for some additional suppliers, so if anyone selling dresses, suits, accessories or shoes would like to attend I’d urge them to get in touch now.”

The training and apprenticeship provider opened its 9,000 sq ft digital hub in February after the firm expanded from 10 members of staff to 30 in the last two years.

The firm spent £75,000 renovating the property to create three floors of collaborative working space, break-out areas, exam suites and networking facilities.

It prides itself on its success – in the last five years, 94% of EMA Training apprentices have been successful in gaining employment following its support.

Mrs Mosley added: “Teenagers have been some of the hardest hit during the pandemic with disruption to their education and exams. And away from their textbooks many also missed out on their school leaver’s day and prom.

“We really hope our young people shall go to the ball this year and that this event will sprinkle a little fairy dust over the planning process.”

If you would like to showcase your prom outfits at the event please email: chloe.farmer@ematraining.co.uk.

Tickets for the free event, which starts at 1pm, are available here: Derby Prom Fair Tickets, Fri 22 Apr 2022 at 13:00 | Eventbrite.

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