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Learning from an Apprentice: A Conversation with Gemma Marsh

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Episode Overview: Join Anna Scothern as she interviews Gemma Marsh about her unique journey into a digital marketing and her apprenticeship degree. This episode dives into the flexible, real-world learning opportunities apprenticeships offer and how they can significantly advance personal and professional growth.

What You'll Learn:

  1. Choosing Apprenticeships Later in Life: Gemma shares why she chose to pursue a degree apprenticeship later in life and how it has allowed her to balance work, study, and family commitments effectively.
  2. Balancing Multiple Responsibilities: Insights into managing work, academic obligations, and personal life, along with the tools and strategies that help maintain this balance.
  3. Benefits of an Apprenticeship: From financial advantages like earning while learning and avoiding student debt, to the professional growth that comes from working alongside a diverse group of peers.
  4. Advice for Potential Apprentices: Encouragement for individuals considering apprenticeships, highlighting that it's never too late to pursue further education and enhance one's career path.

    5. Resources Mentioned:

    Digital Apprenticeships - Learn more about the course structure and benefits directly from Nottingham Trent University's program overview: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/business-and-employers/apprenticeships/ntu-digital-apprenticeships

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