Official data reveals slow uptake of adult apprenticeship loans
New data published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has revealed that only 404 people have applied for adult apprenticeship loans since September 2013.
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Skills Minister on the lookout for an apprentice
Matthew Hancock said: “My apprentice performs an important role in my office helping me respond to and represent my constituents. Now my first apprentice is coming to the end of his studies I am looking for someone to take up the role."
Firms encouraged to join The 5% Club to combat national skills shortage
Defence and security firm QinetiQ is leading a new campaign which encourages UK companies to ‘Invest in a Generation’ and join The 5% Club. Members will aspire to make 5% of their workforce graduates, apprentices and sponsored students.
Apprentice exploitation needs to stop, says TUC General Secretary
Recent figures from the Apprenticeship Pay Survey have revealed that three in ten apprentices were paid under minimum wage in 2012, representing an increase of 45%.
Skills Minister swaps jobs with an apprentice
Skills Minister Matthew Hancock, said: “It was fantastic to swap jobs with Jenny, and understand first-hand what it is like to be an apprentice."
Mole Valley falling behind with number of apprenticeship starts
Figures released by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills have highlighted that Mole Valley is falling behind when it comes to hiring apprentices.
Essex County Council reveals apprenticeship success
Essex County Council has revealed that nearly 90% of people who have completed a year on its apprenticeship scheme have either been offered a job or have gone onto further education.
Survey reveals apprenticeship benefits for apprentices and businesses
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released a new survey which highly praises apprenticeships.
Figures show drastic decrease in short term apprenticeships
New figures from the Skills Funding Agency have revealed that the number of short term apprenticeships has fallen significantly.
Apprentice winner predicts apprentice placements to double over the next five years
Tim Campbell MBE, winner of the first series of BBC One's The Apprentice and now head of client services for emerging talent at Alexander Mann Solutions, has predicted that the popularity of apprentices will continue with vigour over the next few years.
