One in five young people still struggling to find a job
Research by the Work Foundation has found that youth unemployment in the UK remains high, with almost one in five young people still unable to find a job.
Government & Policy
Apprenticeship Staff Support Programme searching for high quality bidders
Jenny Williams, Director of Vocational Education and Training at the Foundation said: “Our aim is to support professionals involved in delivering apprenticeships to focus on further improving the quality and impact of vocational teaching and learning.”
LCCI survey finds London business confidence soaring
According to a survey by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), London business confidence is at an all-time high, with 66% expecting their turnover to increase over the coming year.
£130m Leicestershire City Deal to unlock thousands of apprenticeships
Thousands of new jobs and apprenticeships will be created as part of the £130m Leicester and Leicestershire City Deal, the ‘Young Persons Pledge’ which aims to combat youth unemployment among 16-24-year-olds in the area.
David Meller announced as Chair of the National Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network
David Meller said: “I’m looking forward to working with the Minister, the Network and the National Apprenticeship Service to promote all aspects of apprenticeships, especially the developing areas of traineeships, higher levels and new sectors."
Funding for apprenticeships to aid small businesses and postgraduates
In the Budget statement the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced new funding packages to further encourage small businesses to take on more apprentices and to support degree level and postgraduate apprenticeships.
Funding to support investment in apprenticeships ‘should be welcomed’
In the budget, Chancellor George Osborne said that £170 million would be made available to meet business demand for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme.
Experts warn apprenticeship reforms will deter small businesses from hiring
Changes to the government’s apprenticeship funding scheme will create bureaucracy and financial burden to employers, reveals Stewart Segal, chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers.
AELP warns that reforms will put off apprentice employers
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers has said that the government’s latest proposals for funding apprenticeships will prevent young people finding jobs and small businesses from offering apprenticeships.
AAT announced as a partner in the Trailblazer for accountancy apprenticeships
AAT Director of Education, Suzie Webb, said: “We look forward to bringing our years of expertise with working with businesses of all shapes and sizes in helping to develop accountancy apprenticeships for the future.”
