Apprenticeships
BT Group and Firebrand in virtual apprenticeship push
BT Group has revealed how it managed to continue its 4,500-strong apprenticeship scheme at full tilt during lockdown, with 64 achieving certification in digital skills.
Apprenticeship system reboot could boost economy
A new focus on SMEs and younger people who are disadvantaged could lead to an improved demand-led system, says influential think-tank.
Government to double nursing apprentices with £172m funding
Healthcare employers will be able to take on up to 8,000 nursing degree apprentices over the next four years.
Employers to receive £1k bonus for bringing staff back from furlough
Government announces CJRS "bonus", kick-start scheme for 16 to 24-year-olds and other initiatives to boost jobs...
Government must act to prevent mass youth unemployment
Measures need to be urgently implemented to avoid mass youth unemployment, and should include employers being incentivised...
BAE Systems: Why Covid-19 hasn’t stopped us taking on apprentices
Although most organisations have frozen recruitment while they focus on recovery, BAE Systems is bucking the trend by going ahead...
Apprenticeships ‘not delivering’ social mobility
Apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds face barriers at every stage of their learning journey, and the government and employers can no...
Pinsent Masons scoops four awards at first virtual People in Law awards
Pinsent Masons scooped up four awards – including the coveted Grand Prix award – at this year’s People in Law...
Prioritise the young to drive economic recovery – CBI
The Confederation of British Industry has urged Boris Johnson to make job creation, skills training and opportunities, especially for young...
Governments ‘failed to act’ on social mobility, report claims
Government departments have failed to act on a third of key recommendations made by the Social Mobility Commission in the...
Personnel Today Awards 2020: entry deadline extension available
With just one week left until the original deadline, we announce that organisations can apply for a two-week extension to...
Low Pay Commission: ‘Improve awareness of how apprentices should be paid’
Confusion over rates of pay has led to many apprentices not receiving the pay they are entitled to.
Coronavirus could push youth unemployment over 1 million
Youth unemployment could top 1 million due to the impact of the coronavirus, according to a report from the Resolution...
How the Co-op uses apprenticeships to shake up career progression
By focusing on career progression, The Co-op’s award-winning retail apprenticeship programme is helping improve retention and alter the outdated perception...
Apprenticeships: training providers’ body to take legal advice over support
AELP lambasts Department for Education over failure to meet Cabinet Office obligation to support all training providers.
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