Apprenticeships must be open to all – DWP
New DWP report trumpets growing number of older people entering apprenticeships, but calls for more to be done
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IfA Board gets mixed reaction
Newly announced board of the Institute for Apprenticeships includes a mix of industry figures, but AELP disappointed with lack of training provider representation.
Theatre group grows apprenticeship scheme
Thestre consortium doubles down on its commitment to social inclusion-driven apprenticeships, with 12 new starts announced for 2017
“Apprentice Levy will hit small council schools hard” – LGA
Plans to include small council schools in the apprentice levy regime draws criticism from educational groups
Virgin Media signs up to apprenticeship push
One of the leading media companies in the UK pledges to push forward with its apprenticeship programme
One third of employers plan to expand apprenticeships
Landmark CBI survey looks at employer intentions, with one third reporting their intention to increase the number of apprenticeships in the coming year.
New apprenticeship scheme for Entanet
IT and development company Entanet becomes the latest digital player to dip toe in the water of apprenticeships
Police recruits must complete degree from 2017
College of Policing confirms extension of degree apprenticeship scheme to cover all new recruits to police form 2017
New legal apprenticeship launched
New paralegal apprenticeship scheme launches to offer opportunities to young people keen to pursue a career in law.
Focus on skills and market access post-Brexit, tech leaders say.
An influential technology partnership has called on the government to take a more proactive approach to encourage the improvement of UK skills ... read more
