Apprenticeships and degrees should be equal, says Miliband
The Labour Party has called for a single application system for university study and apprenticeship schemes to challenge the stigma surrounding vocational training.
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Record number of apprentices taken on by Virgin Media
After 12 months of intensive training, Virgin Media selects 250 graduates for full time employment in the company.
NUS calls for post-grad apprenticeships
NUS call for the Scottish Government to target youth unemployment among university leavers with the use of apprenticeships and paid internships.
Technical Matters report calls for 3 year apprenticeships
Lead author of the report, Dr Owen Corrigan, has said that reforming vocational training will help to improve skills shortage.
Partners reflect on legal apprenticeships
The Legal Week Big Question survey outlines senior lawyers' expectations regarding the apprenticeship pathway.
Traineeships programme to prepare young people for employment
Skills minister announces a new Traineeship programme to enhance young peoples skills, preparing them for apprenticeships and full time employment.
New partnership creates 100 apprenticeships with BT
100 apprentices will be taken on in IT roles which are in "high demand among employers."
Pearson to close apprenticeship business
The change in funding policy is causing Pearson in Practice to send over 5,000 apprentices to other learning providers.
Government plans for VAT will affect adult apprenticeships
It is expected that people will be deterred from apprenticeship programmes due to the rise in VAT next year
