Arch, the apprenticeship division of Agilisys, has employed more than 150 young people into apprenticeships. In this post, co-founder Ben Rowland outlines some key things that help make an apprenticeship a success for employer and apprentice alike.

As apprenticeships grow in popularity, some businesses are being left behind, unaware of the benefits that apprenticeships can bring. Here are ten things that all SMEs should know about apprenticeships.

A new report from the office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that 47% of recent graduates are employed in jobs which do not need a degree.

Think you know all there is to know about apprenticeships? Take a look at this quiz put together by UKCES; it might just dispel some of the myths surrounding the vocational pathway.

Check out this testimonial from Hannah Coltart, who was recently named Visa Europe’s apprentice of the year for 2013. She was also given the award for “Outstanding Academic Achievement” and shortlisted for the Women of the Future Young Star Award.

Siemens UK is opening the first Junior Factory in Congleton, run by commercial and technical apprentices aged 16 to 21.