According to the National Apprenticeship Service, employers who take on apprentices can benefit by gaining talented new recruits who are eager and motivated, while saving money on training and recruitment costs.
In 2010/11 there was a 64% increase in the take-up of apprenticeships compared with the previous year. However, critics said that too much of the Government funding available for apprenticeship schemes was being targeted at existing employees rather than unemployed young people looking to get onto the career ladder.
At the end of last year, the Government announced it would be introducing a series of reforms to strengthen apprenticeships, such as monitoring employers who run apprenticeship schemes to make sure they include a rigorous amount of “job-relevant” training.
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North East ‘most pessimistic’ about future prospects
People in the North East of England are the most pessimistic about their futures, with less a third of people...
Why critics of the apprenticeship levy should back off
Critics of the apprenticeship levy need to understand the system is still new and employers are exploring what works.
Make the most of apprenticeships to build accountancy skills
PROMOTED | With skills shortages affecting multiple industries, it’s no surprise employers are growing their own talent...
Entry-level recruitment intentions slow down
Graduate and school-leaver recruitment intentions have slowed down substantially and could result in an overall drop in entry-level hires if...
‘Fake apprenticeships’ are turning training system into a farce
The UK's training system is becoming farcical with a levy system spiralling out of financial control - we need to learn from apprenticeships in Europe, claims report.
Apprenticeship provider accused of misleading employers and students
An apprenticeship provider to the care sector has received a damning report...
Conservative manifesto reveals plans to help UK workers ‘flourish’
Boris Johnson has vowed to “invest in Britain’s people by giving them the tools and training to flourish in the 21st century”.
Hays Travel creates 1,500 jobs after Thomas Cook purchase
Hays Travel, the company that bought the Thomas Cook retail portfolio, is to recruit almost 1,500 more people.
Personnel Today Awards 2019: The Co-op takes overall winner prize
The Co-op has won the “best of the best” trophy at the 2019 Personnel Today Awards.
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