by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. Click here for more.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New Census data shared by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed apprenticeships were the highest qualification for 5.3% of people (2.6 million) across England and 5.6% of people (143,000) across Wales. Co-founder of RateMyApprenticeship, Oliver Sidwell...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New UCAS data has shown that the number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record. Also almost half of all UCAS users have expressed an interest in apprenticeship opportunities. UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education are launching a one-year employer support fund that will provide financial assistance to employers offering high-quality T Level industry placements in the financial year 2023 to 2024. From April 2023, employers can claim funding to cover...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New research from tech startup Multiverse found that the public are four times more likely to believe that apprenticeships offer young people better job prospects and preparation for the workplace than university, shifting from the long held perception that a...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
Minister of Education Robert Halton has said that ministers are not discussing controls on apprenticeship levy spending amid re-emerging budget concerns. Halfon deflected warning signs of budget overspend for apprenticeship levy and insisted the Department of...