by Paul Mitchell | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
New research from SCTP member City & Guilds & Emsi has looked at the current position on skills shortages in the UK. With most industries expected to grow between now and 2024, a significant number of skilled workers will be needed to meet demand....
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
In the fourth of a series of FE News podcasts, AELP CEO, Mark Dawe analyses the current reasons behind the recent falls in take up of apprenticeships by SMEs and calls for a temporary removal of the 10% contribution for SMEs for under 25 year olds, more flexibility on...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
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by Paul Mitchell | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Rye Studio School in East Sussex will close this summer due to low student numbers. It is not alone with 24 studio schools – 14-to-19 institutions with a vocational curriculum – to close or announce plans to close since the inception of the project. According to...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Chartered Management Institute and the British Chambers of Commerce have unveiled a 10-point plan to ‘make the Apprenticeship Levy work for all’. There are 5 key ‘asks’ of government and 5 for employers. These more flexibility in the use of...