Schools and colleges need to better promote apprenticeships if we’re to tackle the UK’s tech talent shortage
Over the last month, students up and down the country have been receiving exam results. A time of celebration, a moment to reflect and, for…
Apprentices
What is an Apprentice?
Apprentices are an individual undergoing a training program to gain practical skills and qualifications in a specific trade or profession, combining on-the-job experience with formal education.
What is the Apprentice Wage in the UK?
Current rates are £5.28 but from April 2024 the wage will go up to £6.40.
Which ones pay the Highest?
Sectors like engineering, IT, and finance often pay higher wages due to the skills and qualifications they provide, offering competitive salaries.
Why are they good for Employers?
It can benefit employers by fostering a skilled workforce tailored to their specific needs, providing cost-effective training, and contributing to talent development within the company.
Apprentices to serve up casual dining experience as restaurant reopens
Online bookings are now being taken for a historic Mid Wales market town restaurant, which is set to reopen with an exciting new dining experience…
Coach Core study highlights the importance of apprenticeships to re-engage young people with formal systems of employment and education.
Coach Core – the national charity using sport and apprenticeships to change young lives – recently commissioned a piece of independent, academic research as an…
Care worker Callum highlights benefits of apprenticeships to school leavers
With thousands of teenagers across Wales anxiously awaiting their GCSE and A-Level results this month, care worker Callum Fennell has highlighted the benefits of an…
Building College Among Top UK Apprenticeship Training Providers
Leeds College of Building is celebrating after being named in the RateMyApprenticeship Best 50 Training Providers 2022-2023. Announced at a RateMyApprenticeship Best Employers and Training…
Wales healthcare authority supporting demand for bilingual learning
An authority that plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales has begun offering bilingual apprenticeships…
Leeds Painting & Decorating Student Named Apprentice of the Year
A painting and decorating apprentice studying at Leeds College of Building, has been named Apprentice of the Year by a national trade body. Harry Davies,…
Bradford College Apprentice Scoops Top Local Business Award
A Bradford College Apprentice won the top accolade at the Bradford Means Business (BMB) Awards 2022. Alexandra Robinson, who undertook a Level 3 Apprenticeship in…
Change to off-the-job requirement removes barrier to apprenticeships
Off-the-job training is a vital requirement of any apprenticeship, so why has it proven so problematic that it is now set to be changed? The…
Construction Principal & CEO Retires After 37 Years in Education
Derek Whitehead, Principal and CEO of Leeds College of Building, is to retire this week after 37 years working in Further Education and vocational skills training. …