Evie Blackburn, a Content Creator Apprentice with cohort 45, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the Made in Manchester Awards 2026. Evie recently completed her apprenticeship with a distinction while working at Manchester Youth Zone (MYZ). Finding her path Evie left college in June 2024 and was working a part-time job with irregular shifts. Although she enjoyed the role and the team, she knew university wasn’t the right path for her. With a strong interest in social med

Back in October, we invited current and past learners to take part in a logo design competition for our alumni network, The Orange Tree. We were delighted to receive such a wide range of creative entries, showcasing the talent, individuality, and ambition across our community.  The competition was created to put our learners and alumni at the heart of The Orange Tree’s development, giving them the opportunity to shape the look and feel of the network from the very beginning

The PR & Communications industry has always moved fast but for today’s graduates, the landscape feels like it’s accelerating at double speed. With AI reshaping content, digital channels dominating where conversations happen, and the industry itself going through major structural changes, the journey into PR can feel exciting… but also a little daunting.    At Juice, we believe in opening the door wider. That means giving graduates a clear view of what the sector looks like ri