The 3rd to 9th of February was National Apprenticeship Week, which celebrated not only the apprenticeship community and the good work that is done, but also the impact and benefits of apprenticeships on individuals, employers, and the economy. In Broxtowe we have seen an increase of 65% in the past 10 years of apprenticeship starts, and I am pleased to see this increase after talking to the Digital Marketing Apprentice at CT Skills, an East Midlands based training provider, Karis, about her journey and the benefits of this alternative route.