E71: The Truth About Apprenticeships – What No One Else is Telling You!

🎙️ NEXT Day Special! In this weeks episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we talk about the role of a Product Technologist and the exciting world of apprenticeships. Whether you're exploring career paths or looking to shape up your skills, this episode has everything you need to know! 00:00 Intro01:01 Why We Chose Next01:39 The Value of Working at Next02:20 What is a Product Technologist?03:00 Ensuring Quality in Fabrics & Garments04:42 The Problem Solving Side of Our Jobs05:40 Growth & Development at Next06:36 Why We Chose Apprenticeships13:04 Taking on Responsibility & Learning as a Manager13:57 Turning Work Into Learning Opportunities15:09 Growing Awareness of Apprenticeship Schemes15:40 Advice for Aspiring Apprentices16:56 Qualifications & Career Progression17:52 Growth and Development at Next18:23 Supportive Leadership and Opportunities19:00 The Perks of International Work20:08 Preparing for Leadership Roles22:42 The Excitement of Continuous Growth23:36 Advice for New Joiners24:00 Curiosity Leads to Success🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeatNEXT #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster #podcasting