The Role of the Education Sector and Apprenticeships in Bridging the Regional Skills Divide
The widening regional skills gap is holding back economic growth and innovation, especially in the tech sector. While London remains a hub for tech talent,…
National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Management Apprenticeships: A Route to Unlocking Economic Growth
From the Prime Minister to the Chancellor, the UK government has made clear its commitment to boosting productivity, living standards, and life chances across the…
Cooking up a Career: Beth’s Apprenticeship Story
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Sodexo UK & Ireland is celebrating the inspiring journeys of apprentices who are building their careers through hands-on…
Investing in Success: How Apprenticeships can Drive a Skills Revolution
National Apprenticeship Week comes at an exciting point this year as there is growing recognition that skills development lies at the heart of the UK’s…
Evaluating the Impact and Efficacy of a Decade of Degree Apprenticeships
Olly Newton reviews the Edge Foundation’s webinar findings on degree apprenticeships, timed alongside National Apprenticeship Week. The research shows these programs effectively combine university education…
2025 Reform: 10,000 More Apprenticeship Places as English and Maths Rules Change
Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers…
Apprentice nurse inspired to help others after her own care for rare bone disease
A University of Sunderland nursing apprentice born with a rare genetic bone condition is now on a mission to make a difference to others after…
Dive into Law: How Solicitor Apprenticeship Programmes Unlock a new Career Path
Linklaters’ Solicitor Apprentices, Saheer Syed and Tommy Hugaas, discuss the responsibilities and experiences they’ve gained through their apprenticeship and the benefits of choosing this route…
Apprenticeships and the Plan to Get Britain Working – More Details Needed, Please!
Corin Egglestone discusses the current state of Britain’s apprenticeship system and the government’s recent reforms as National Apprenticeship Week begins. While apprenticeships remain a vital…
Time to change course on Education for Women in Prison
Annick Platt, Director of Operations for prison education provider Novus, outlines how more can be done to help ensure that female offenders can access programmes…