If the UK is to overcome its skills problem, the Government has to do something about the ‘square peg, round hole’ solution it is persisting with.
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4 reasons why students might consider apprenticeships over university
Deciding between University and work can be challenging. However, an option that is becoming increasingly popular is to undertake an apprenticeship in a specific field.
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) funds 4,000 new apprenticeships in local SMEs
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – the driving forces behind business growth across West Yorkshire and the City Region – have funded almost 4,000 new apprenticeships in just two years, according to latest figures.
Don’t forget the Apprenticeships in the Budget, they’ll be the backbone of the future workforce
The Autumn Budget is looming and I can tell you, there’s one thing for sure that I hope to see included, and that’s a boost for apprenticeships!
Slump in apprenticeship starts prompts call for urgent rework of levy by business groups
Business leaders called on the government to rethink the apprenticeship levy in its current form, after new figures showed a steep drop in apprenticeship starts since the levy was introduced.
One in four UK firms never consider recruiting apprenticeships
A quarter of UK firms have never considered recruiting an apprenticeship, despite the recent launch of a new levy to fund schemes.
New Government immigration fine damages Apprenticeship Levy on first day.
I’ve always said that anything that gets more young British workers into skilled professions, especially apprenticeships, is a good thing, but I can’t in good conscience support the Government’s new Immigration levy.
New levy could result in sub-standard apprenticeships
Unite, the UK’s largest union, is warning the introduction of the new apprenticeship levy could be taken off course and lead to a sharp rise in sub-standard apprenticeships.
Research suggests strong appetite for apprenticeships among jobseekers
New research shows apprenticeships offer an attractive route into the workplace for jobseekers, while 89 per cent of businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the growing popularity of earn-as-you-learn opportunities.
Businesses haven’t even heard of Government’s £3bn apprenticeship fund
Theresa May has pledged to support vocational training but many companies are unaware of flagship jobs scheme – those that are think it’s an extra tax.
76% of employers offer full-time employment following the completion of an apprenticeship
A recent survey has found that 76 per cent of employers are willing to make an offer of a full-time position to apprentices, following the completion of their apprenticeship.
How rural businesses can benefit from apprenticeship schemes
Apprenticeships have experienced a renaissance in recent years, driven largely by government incentives and the increase in university tuition fees.
92% of employers are willing to pay more than the typical apprenticeship wage
Recent research suggests that 92% of employers are willing to pay more than the typical apprenticeship wage, provided they’re matched with the right candidate.
Membership and Professional bodies call for a delay in the Apprenticeship Levy
A delay in the introduction of the apprenticeship levy is necessary in order to protect the quality of apprenticeships and skills investment, a group of membership and professional bodies have said.
Why I chose an apprenticeship over university
There are various reasons for my less conventional decision to undertake an apprenticeship over applying to University to gain a degree.