How to Use the Apprenticeship Levy to Upskill an Existing Employee Fast, Simple, and 95% Funded
Yes, you can use government funding to train an existing employee in new skills. It s fast. It s simple. And for most SMEs, it s 95% funded – or even completely free. Upskilling your team doesn t have to mean recruiting new people. In fact, growing the skills of the staff you already trust […]
The Leadership Pipeline Problem: Why Businesses Must Invest in Women Leaders
The Leadership Gap We Can No Longer Ignore If someone had told me a few years ago that I'd be writing about the importance of women in leadership, I wouldn't have been surprised because the issue has remained frustratingly persistent. Despite years of progress, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, especially in key decision-making positions. […]
World Book Day: Celebrating the Power of Reading for Personal and Professional Growth
Every year, World Book Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the transformative power of reading. Whether it s fiction, nonfiction, or self-help books, reading has the ability to shape our minds, broaden our perspectives, and enhance our personal and professional lives. In particular, reading personal development and professional development books can have a profound impact […]
The Growth and Skills Levy: A Game-Changer for SMEs Investing in Technical Skills
The UK s Apprenticeship Levy has been a major part of workforce training policy since 2017, designed to encourage businesses to invest in skills development. But for many SMEs particularly those in tech and digital it often felt like a missed opportunity. Now, with the introduction of the Growth and Skills Levy in 2025, the […]
Think Circle: Building a Community of Women Leaders in North Yorkshire
If someone had told me a few years ago that I d be in a leadership role today, I m not sure I would have believed them. My journey into leadership has been, well, a bit accidental. I didn t have a grand plan to climb the ladder I ve learned things on the go […]
The Coders Guild and Women in Games: A Partnership for Positive Change
Partnering with Women in Games is hugely meaningful to us at The Coders Guild. Supporting the advancement of women in gaming and eSports isn t just about recognising the challenges it s about taking concrete action to address them. Too often, we see agreement on the issues but little follow-through. This partnership is our commitment […]
Running for a Cause: The Coders Guild s Impact at the Ilkley Half Marathon
Recently, members of The Coders Guild participated in a training run for the upcoming Ilkley Half Marathon, a prominent charity event supporting Little Lives UK, a cause dedicated to empowering children through technology. This blog post by Frankie highlights our experiences, the preparations involved, and the profound impact these events have on community engagement and […]
My Journey into Software Testing and Software Development | Case Study
This National Careers Week, we here at The Coders Guild want to highlight the journeys and career paths of two of our incredible coaches. Why do this? Well, each of these coaches have interesting tales to tell, and if you re reading this and not sure what direction to take your career, or, you re […]
The Northern Affinity x The Coders Guild: Improving Your Business
Our CEO, Crispin Read chats to Mike Edwards, the Director of The Northern Affinity, about how to improve your people and your business. Aired: Wednesday 8 February, 11.00am, LinkedIn Live Check out the full livestream here. OR Read the interview below: Host: Mike Edwards, The Northern Affinity Guest: Crispin Read, CEO, The Coders Guild Mike […]
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2023!
It s National Apprenticeship Week 2023! The Coders Guild is proud to celebrate apprentices everywhere over the course of #NAW23. National Apprenticeship Week only comes around once a year, and it's an opportunity for the education and skills sectors to celebrate the achievements of apprentices from all around the country and the positive impact they […]
Crispin Read chats to Alan Raw: BBC Radio Humberside
Our CEO, Crispin Read chats to Alan Raw on BBC Radio Humberside (BBC No Filter show). Plugging the funded digital skills courses in Yorkshire. Aired: Monday 14 March, 7.40pm, BBC Radio Humberside Listen here: BBC Radio Humberside: No Filter Show with Alan Raw (Listen from 42.38) Read the interview here: Host: Alan Raw, BBC No […]
How a diverse and inclusive workforce will improve performance in the tech industry
This LGBTQ+ History Month we explore inclusivity in tech. The tech industry is a fast-moving, innovative industry, but when it comes to being truly inclusive and representative of all, it s still got a long way to go. LGTBQ+ people are still massively underrepresented within tech, and a recent study by the Institute of Engineering […]
