Unique advantages of studying as a mature student
You’re never too old to learn, study or train. In fact, statistics show the number of mature students – those aged 21 or over –…
Hadyn Luke
National Apprenticeship Week: Showcasing how apprenticeships work
The 11th National Apprenticeship Week is taking place from the 5 – 9 March 2018 in celebration of apprenticeships in England. The theme of this…
Funding options for those wanting to gain new skills or change career
It is not uncommon to reach a point in our lives when we yearn for a fresh challenge, a new direction, a change in career.…
How apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly prevalent way into full-time employment
By nurturing talent, cementing skillsets from scratch and providing apprentices with first-hand experience and training of a trade, apprentices bring benefits to both the apprentice…
The rise of the ‘professional apprentice’: How apprenticeships are filling skills gaps
Apprenticeships were once associated with the likes of mechanics, construction and even hairdressing, but now they are moving into more white-collar domains as a growing…
Key changes of apprenticeship standards under the Apprenticeship Levy: What Levy paying employers need to know
From May 1, 2017, Britain’s new Apprenticeship Levy began to be rolled out, changing the way apprenticeships are funded. It is important that all businesses required…
How CMI qualifications can help employers improve performance and effectiveness at managing people
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is Britain’s leading organisation dedicated to managers in a professional capacity. CMI has more than 81,000 members, of which it…