Technical development key to bridging cyber skills gap
New report reveals genuine concerns among industry over growing digital skills gap, with UK firms more worried about vulnerabilities brought on by lack of qualified experts.
Importance of skills growing, but will Levy deliver?
Ninth iteration of the CBI/Pearson Skills reveals growing demand for skills, concerns over government policy and increased urgency for clarity over how the apprentice will impact businesses of every size
The changing perceptions of apprenticeships (infographic)
Awarding organisation NCFE recently carried out research to establish parents' attitudes to apprenticeships. Buoyed by the success of National Apprenticeship Week, it appears that attitudes towards apprenticeships are on the up.
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.
Leading businesses come out in support of degree apprenticeships (Video)
It’s been nearly seven months since David Cameron announced the rollout of flagship degree apprenticeships. Hear from some of the UK's biggest firms and find out how the apprentices have improved their business.
What role do apprenticeships play in retail talent management? (Video)
Retailers are constantly hiring apprentices to improve their workforces and plug the UK’s skills gap. In this video from Learndirect and Retail Week, hear from some of the largest traders in the UK as they reveal the benefits of apprenticeship schemes.
Employers at loggerheads over apprenticeship levy, claims CIPD survey
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has released a new survey that reveals employer's concerns over the apprenticeship levy, with companies fearing that the government is sacrificing quality over quantity.
Pay apprentices what they’re worth, says skills director
The managing director of a nationally recognised skills group has praised the government for raising the national minimum wage for apprentices, but has urged employers to pay their young recruits a higher amount.
How will protecting the term ‘apprenticeship’ affect UK businesses?
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released an impact assessment document which summarises the effects of protecting the term ‘apprenticeship’ on UK businesses.
Female apprentices earn 21% less than their male counterparts
According to a new poll, female apprentices earn just £4.82 an hour compared with £5.85 an hour for male apprentices meaning a young woman working 35 hours a week will be £2,000 worse off over the course of a year.
