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NAW2025: How I Landed The Coolest Apprenticeship Ever!
February 13^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, Blog, Purple Frog Systems
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, I encourage anyone considering their next steps to explore the world of apprenticeships. It’s a fantastic way to gain practical skills, build a professional network, and kickstart a rewarding career. Whether you’re fresh out of school or looking to change your career path, apprenticeships offer a unique blend of learning and working that can set you on the path to success. Here is how my journey…
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What do we mean by basic digital skills, is it all about TikTok?
February 11^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, Blog, Business, Social Media
We are in Fourth Industrial Revolution of connectivity, analytics, automation and technology. It all sounds very technical but what does this mean in terms of the demand for digital skills? We need to start at the beginning and evolve the curriculum that is being taught to ensure students are proficient in digital literacy. As employers are looking to digitally transform, these basic digital skills are now becoming a cornerstone of success…
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FSB Westminster Event Focuses on the Vital Role of Apprenticeships for Small Businesses
February 11^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, careers, Community, News
At a recent event hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Westminster, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, joined business leaders and representatives from the London Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and the Department for Education to discuss the critical role apprenticeships play in supporting small businesses. Hollie, HR and InfoSec Director at Purple Frog, shared her thoughts where she provided valuable insights on how…
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NAW and Why You Should Consider a Degree Apprenticeship
February 10^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, Blog, careers, Community
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and as someone who’s lived the apprenticeship journey, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the value of apprenticeships and why I believe more people should embrace them. We often talk about university degrees as the “gold standard,” but apprenticeships offer an exciting and equally valuable route. Let’s dive into why National Apprenticeship Week is important why I chose a degree…
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Purple Frog Systems Sponsors Digital Award at STWAA 2024
October 11^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, Community, News
On October 3rd, Purple Frog Systems took the stage as the proud sponsor of the Digital Award Category at the 2024 Digital Awards. The night’s big winner was Christa Bridges from PebblePad, who was recognised for her remarkable work in digital innovation. Held in grand style and hosted by the charismatic Carl Jones, the event was a celebration of all the finalists and winners across various categories. The Purple Frog team had a fantastic time,…
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Purple Frog Joins Digital Route Panel and Employer Advisory Board for Digital Poverty Alliance
September 12^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, careers, Community, News
We are proud to announce that one of our Directors, Hollie, has joined the ifATE Digital Route Panel and the Employer Advisory Board for the Digital Poverty Alliance. This appointment highlights our commitment to tackling digital inequality and fostering technology accessibility for all. Today marks #EndDigitalPovertyDay, a day to reflect on how we can contribute to bridging the digital divide. Ensuring access to essential tools, such as…
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Our New Marketing Apprentice Making Waves at Purple Frog Systems!
September 4^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, careers, News
Here at Purple Frog Systems, we’re thrilled to announce our new apprentice is hopping into the team! Meet Charlie-Mae Grimston… She’s dived in with enthusiasm, eager to infuse the Marketing team with fresh ideas. If she’s not around the FrogPlex, just follow the trail of Lipton’s Peach Ice Tea—you’ll find her close by! When she’s off the clock, you might spot her cruising in Bluey, her beloved Mini, with 2010’s best…
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IT & Digital Industries Apprentice of the Year Award Sponsors!
August 28^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, News
Purple Frog Systems is excited to announce our sponsorship of the IT & Digital Industries Apprentice of the Year Award at the inaugural Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. This prestigious event will take place on October 3rd, 2024, at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, marking a significant milestone in celebrating local talent and achievements in the apprenticeship sector. The evening promises to be a highlight on the…
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Women in tech, is it still a man’s world?
July 5^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, Blog, careers, Community, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
Looking back on my career, it dawned on me that I joined the tech community last century! The digital world was not something I thought I would end up in but I have always had a love of gaming starting with figuring how to code on my Amstrad 64k to make it say “hello world”. At the time, it was a very male dominated industry and things have moved on rapidly since the world of dial-up internet, floppy disks and taking the ball out of a…
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Inspiring Future Data Stars at Shrewsbury School Careers Fair
June 28^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, careers, Community, News, school engagement
Purple Frog Systems took a hopping good trip to Shrewsbury School this week, participating in their Careers Fair and leaving a wave of enthusiasm for the data sector! Laura and Joe, two of our resident data whizzes, were on hand to showcase the fascinating world of data analytics to eager students. Through interactive exercises and engaging conversations about careers, the students were captivated by the diverse applications of data and its…
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Annabel Hemingbrough
Callum Bryant
Hollie Whittles
James Snow
Jeet Kainth
Joe Billingham
Jon Fletcher
Laura Adamson
Lewis Prince (MVP)
Matt Mair-Durrant
Nick Edwards
Tom Owen