Upskilling has been a transformative journey for Alexia Seabrook from Northamptonshire.

A recent LinkedIn report found today’s workers are expected to have twice as many jobs throughout their careers compared to 15 years ago, and that more than 10% of current job titles in the UK didn’t exist in 2000. As these different industries evolve, savvy professionals are investing in new skills training or boosting existing skills to remain competitive. But what opportunities exist for adults looking to retrain or boost their skills, what are the benefits, and how do you get started?

For Alexia Seabrook from Northamptonshire, upskilling has been a transformative journey. While studying for her A-Levels 10 years ago, she began exploring her options and discovered apprenticeships – paid jobs that combine hands-on experience with classroom learning. In 2015, she started a Level 3 apprenticeship as a hospitality supervisor at Pizza Hut, where she was already working as a server and in the kitchen.

“At the time, my mindset was: ‘Let’s give this a go and see what happens,’” says Alexia. “That has been my motto for the past 10 years.” Staying open to new opportunities, she later embarked on a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, which broadened her understanding of business and leadership. Halfway through, she transitioned into her current role as an........

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