A forthcoming Ofsted report is set to slam the government’s apprenticeship efforts, with chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw expected to note that the Conservatives are putting quantity before quality in their pusuit of the three million new apprenticeships target.

Under radical new government plans to open up data to the public, students will be able to see how much they could earn depending on the subjects they study.

Whatever sector you’re in, hiring an apprentice is a fantastic way of refreshing your workforce and lowering youth unemployment figures. There are so many benefits to having a young learner in your company, so find out more in this infographic from learndirect.

If you’re a young student planning to gain an apprenticeship, work experience is a great way for you to familiarise yourself in a working environment. In this video from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), witness what the ‘work experience can’ campaign has to offer.

Social media, job boards and word of mouth are three ways you can find an apprenticeship, but meeting employers and gaining information first-hand is the best way to gain your dream role. Check out this video from the Skills Show and discover what you can learn at their event.

Meet 20 year-old Will Gazzard, a tourism policy advisor for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Find out how the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme prepared him for a role in government and how apprentices are eradicating the misconceptions surrounding civil service roles.