The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) came up top at the Talent for Care awards ceremony this week, scooping both the employer award and the advanced/higher apprentice of the year.
Are you a star learner, employer or training provider involved in a learning programme in Wales? If the answer is ‘yes’, then it might be time to apply for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru.
Taken from the Voice of Apprenticeships Conference 2015, Chris Jones and Kirstie Donnelly were joined by a panel to discuss the impact of the reforms and how we need to work together to create a sustainable future for apprentices.
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The success of National Apprenticeship Week 2015 and these 23,000 pledges highlights just how popular apprenticeships have become."
During National Apprenticeship Week from 9-13 March 2015, there will be a focus on a different theme each day to show the wide range of apprenticeships on offer and the positive impact that they have on businesses and individuals.
Check out this video in which Skills Minister Nick Boles welcomes delegates attending The Voice of Apprenticeships conference in London, summarises the accomplishments of apprenticeships and sets out the government’s ambitions for this sector.
On Thursday 12th March, Firebrand Training and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, are running a free event in London to explain exactly how IT Apprenticeships work.
Planning is underway for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015 and the timeline for entries, regional ceremonies and the national ceremony is being finalised. If your company is interested in sponsoring the awards, there are a number of different opportunities available.
On Thursday 12th March, 50 top employers of young people will come together at The Apprenticeship Expo, to be held at the Exeter College Technology Centre.
The ‘How Apprenticeships can Benefit your Business’ events will be delivered through the Accredited Chamber of Commerce network, and will draw on the experiences of local businesses and their apprentices.
