by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
This briefing note from the Institute of Employment Studies sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published this morning. The analysis mainly draws on Labour Force Survey (LFS) data, which is the main household survey that collects official figures on...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Government will be expanding the additional training flexibility for Universal Credit claimants until April 2023. Universal Credit claimants in the intensive work search group will be able to attend full-time, work-related training opportunities lasting up to 16...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The apprenticeship programme responded quickly to support apprentices, employers, training providers, end-point assessment (EPA) organisations and external quality assurance providers, in dealing with and responding to the impact of COVID-19. On 31 March 2022, the...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
In February 2022, the ESFA launched the new Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies. Flexi-Job Apprenticeship agencies will enable employers in sectors with project-based employment models, such as creative, construction and digital, to make much greater use of...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Free Courses for Jobs offer, which was launched in April 2021, gives eligible adults the chance to access their first Level 3 qualification for free. In addition, from April, any adult in England who is earning under the National Living Wage or is unemployed, will...