Ministers and employers ‘bang the drum’ for apprentices at Number 10
The value of apprentices was celebrated at a special reception in Downing Street yesterday, hosted by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Sajid Javid.
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Youngsters need more tech training to meet workplace and career needs
Young Brits are not sufficiently educated to deal with the challenges of a workplace, particularly when it comes to technology. Those are the findings of an international survey of young people aged between 16 and 25 by global consulting and technology firm Infosys.
Apprentice funding to increase over this parliament
The Education Funding Agency has confirmed its commitment to increase the budget for apprenticeships over the current parliament, it has said in its annual funding letter.
A career in the NHS on call for Blackpool apprentices
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is taking on a number of apprentices across all areas of the hospital, giving local people opportunities to embark on a career in the NHS.
Apprenticeships in Fareham on the rise
The number of apprentices in Fareham has doubled in the last five years, new figures have shown. In 2014-15, 880 people started apprenticeships in the area, compared with 420 in 2009-2010, the Portsmouth News reports.
Swansea development to generate hundreds of apprenticeships
A £26 million development project in Swansea is set to create 250 apprenticeships.
Council gives would-be apprentices a taste of local government life
Young people in East Sussex are being given a snapshot of life as an apprentice, thanks to a week-long council-run taster course.
Somerset apprentices fly high at prestigious manufacturing awards
Seven engineering apprentices from Bridgwater College were hailed as manufacturing stars of the future at the recent South West Regional Engineering Employer’s Federation (EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards.
Digital marketing apprentice brings ‘integral’ skills to manufacturer
A Manchester firm is making the foray into the digital world, with the help of a tech-savvy apprentice. Nikita Briggs, 18, has embarked on a year-long social media and digital marketing course at The Juice Academy, with on-the-job training at polythene manufacturer and packaging supplier Duo UK.
Town planners on the path to apprenticeship success
The first cohort of budding town planners are embarking on a new apprenticeship programme.
