CEO Stewart Segal said: “AELP is pleased that Ofsted has highlighted as good practice schools inviting local employers and training providers to come in and give presentations to pupils about apprenticeships and other vocational options."
Hiring apprentices can be just as rewarding to the employer as the apprentice themselves. Take a look at this video in which a former Service Birmingham apprentice, Alex Bradley, explains how his apprenticeship was a springboard to a career in IT.
The plans say that employers should pay the difference when subsidies are reduced. The charity says that if employers have to pay more, apprentice numbers could fall by 73%.
Check out this webinar from ICAEW on the Higher Apprenticeship in Assurance/Audit. An informative listen, it provides an overview of the programme’s framework, a case study from an apprentice, and some insight into the recruitment process from PwC.
Agilisys Arch, in conjunction with industry sector experts, has created a brand new Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing. This new qualification better meets the needs of employers engaged in Digital Marketing.
The Financial Skills Partnership (FSP) has released data which shows that over the past five years accountancy firms have almost doubled the number of apprentices they employ.
Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has shown his support for Professions Week which runs from 21st to 27th October 2013. It aims to boost awareness among 14 to 19 year olds in the professions and the opportunities available to them after finishing school.
