Why having an apprentice is a good idea
Businesses can only progress with a motivated, appropriately skilled and pro-active workforce. An aging population, a shrinking talent pool and a growing skills gap exacerbates…
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Government responds to Richard’s review on Apprenticeships
The government today published its long-awaited response to Doug Richard’s review of Apprenticeships. As part of plans that will redefine Apprenticeships, employers will be empowered…
Our ambitions for apprentices mean we need better IAG
David Cameron is quite right in his ambition to see apprenticeships become “the new norm” for school leavers who don’t go to university. This was…
We need to move schools and employers closer together to help combat youth unemployment
As we celebrate National Apprenticeships Week (11-15 March), we are offered a timely reminder that both young people and employers are passionate about the extent…
London offers its apprentices discounted travel
Around 40,000 apprentices are expected to benefit from discounted London travel under plans announced today by the capital’s mayor. Boris Johnson said those on their…
David Cameron: Apprenticeships should be ‘the new norm’
Apprenticeships should be the “new norm” for school leavers deciding against going to university, according to Prime Minister David Cameron.Speaking on the first day of…
Government could cull thousands of vocational courses from league tables
The Department for Education has announced that thousands of vocational courses could be dropped from post-16 league tables as part of reforms to raise education standards.…
Making Apprenticeships deliver for you
By now you will have received the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) Week information, heard all about what’s happening and been advised to “get involved”. The…
Raymond Blanc joins London Apprenticeship drive
London Mayor Boris Johnson and celebrity chef Raymond Blanc have joined forces to encourage the capital’s food and hospitality sectors to take on more apprentices.…
Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services launched next week
The new Level Four Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services will be officially launched in London next week. The qualification heralds a new vocational pathway for…