Nearly half of students think apprenticeships are mainly for men
A new survey has revealed some concerning perceptions around apprenticeships. The Student Room, the largest student community website in the UK, recently ... read more
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Only a third of SMEs providing training
City and Guilds report highlights the growing issue of small businesses failing to provide adequate training
Braintree to host apprentice event
Essex council will host event to explain and promote apprenticeships to local young people
Taking the uncertainty out of assessment
Employers have a number of different options when it comes to assessment, even as the goal remains the same: to determine whether an employee can do the job or task at hand. What do employers really need to know, and how can they be sure they’re getting it right?
Get online to get ahead
Social media is a great way to sell yourself to potential employers, but striking the right tone - and presenting the right image - is just as important online as in real life.
Educate students on managing money to benefit the economy, report says
Incentivised savings accounts and changes to the way student debts are managed could help combat the financial struggles many youngsters face when they leave education.
Report shows business acumen more important to success than higher education
Recent research has shown that the world’s wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs often have less top-level education than the people running their companies. This shows that, despite the doors that top-level education can open to aspiring entrepreneurs, there is no substitute for high-quality business skills when forging a path into leadership. This is according to global non-profit organisation the Association of Business Executives (ABE).
Arch’s Jason Moss: ‘We want to be the best we can be’
Arch Apprentices recently joined a select group of education providers to have been awarded Grade 1 Outstanding overall by Ofsted under the new Common Inspection Framework. Here, chief executive Jason Moss explains Arch’s pursuit of excellence to Apprentice Eye.
Guide to employing interns offers advice to companies
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a short guide for employers, containing some helpful hints to consider when employing interns.
Multitasking is detrimental for apprentices (infographic)
Students taking on apprenticeships demonstrate and learn a number of transferable skills, often demanding the ability to multitask. But, it turns out that trying to focus on too many things at once can be detrimental to learning and achievement.
