National Careers Week #NCW2022
National Careers Week is a week designated to helping young people across the UK by providing them with information about careers opportunities.
Ask an Apprentice Q&A
In this ask an apprentice Q&A – we have asked one of the apprentices we have helped, to answer some frequently asked questions. This is to help you gain an insight of what being an apprentice may be like.
Questions for Employers from an Apprentice
In this ask an employer Q&A – we have asked one of the employers we have worked with to answer some frequently asked questions from people considering doing an apprenticeship.
History of Apprenticeships in the UK
In celebration of Apprenticeship Week, Get SET Academy have collated a blog to explore the history of apprenticeships covering the progress made to be able to reach the current the modern-day apprenticeship.
Another Cohort Gains Employability Skills
On Monday 18th October, Get SET welcomed its second cohort of learners under a free programme that helps people to find work.
New Head Offices
In September 2021, we made the long-awaited move to new premises in central Blackburn.
Matrix Quality Mark
At the end of August 2021, Get SET received formal confirmation that it had been awarded the Matrix Standard quality mark.
EnterprisingYou Milestone
On 31st July 2021, Get SET Academy passed an important milestone in the delivery of the EnterprisingYou programme in Greater Manchester. The day marked the delivery of the 1,000th entrepreneurship workshop under the scheme.
Virtual Jobs Fair
In February 2021, refusing to let the Covid pandemic prevent us from supporting young career-builders, we held our first Virtual Jobs Fair.
Get SET Academy Recruits 200 Kickstarters
On 4th January 2022, Get SET Academy officially hit the 200th Kickstart milestone.