Productivity · 6 min read
The 90-day apprentice goal-setting template (2026)
A working 90-day goal-setting template for UK apprentices in 2026 - one output, one habit, one relationship. Simple and effective.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026
Ninety days is the right unit for an apprentice - long enough to ship, short enough to matter. Here's the template I use.
One output
One tangible deliverable - a portfolio piece, a launched campaign, a shipped feature.
One habit
One repeatable behaviour - weekly writing, daily reading, monthly report.
One relationship
One senior person you deepen a relationship with.
Review weekly
15 minutes every Friday in Notion.
Frequently asked questions
- Why 90 days?
- Long enough for real work, short enough to keep momentum.
- What if I miss goals?
- Reset. Missing goals cheaply is much better than avoiding setting them.
- Should I share goals with my manager?
- Yes - accountability accelerates delivery.
- Should I do quarterly reviews with mentors?
- Yes - one 30-min review per quarter compounds.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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