How apprenticeships are helping my business (Video)
Meet Ken Shipway, Group Service Manager for Midshire Systems Ltd, to discover how he and his apprentice have both benefited from a free traineeship that led to a fulltime apprenticeship.
Rebecca Horsley
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North West SMEs falling behind with apprentice recruitment
According to new research from the Close Brothers Business Barometer, only a quarter of SMEs across the North West currently offer apprenticeships.
New legal apprenticeship offers direct route to solicitor status
Mayer Brown has teamed up with The University of Law to become the first firm to offer the new “Articled Apprenticeship" programme, which includes a degree, postgraduate qualification and recognised training leading to qualification as a solicitor.
Employers must do more to boost young people’s skills
According to a new report from the CIPD, recruiting young people is just half of the equation and that once in work, more attention must be given to developing individuals and building the skills they need for future success.
Business admin apprentice shares her story (Video)
This video tells the story of Jamie-Lee Neilson, who started an apprenticeship in Business and Administration at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013.
7 top tips for balancing work and study
Many young people are put off the idea of an apprenticeship due to concerns about managing the workload. Check out these top pieces of advice from the apprentices of the Get In Go Far campaign.
How to impress in an interview (Infographic)
Check out this infographic from Armstrong Appointments which shares ten top tips on how to win over your interviewer and land a job.
