by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 28, 2024 | News
Sussex Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Sussex which involves working closely with partners, employer networks and local business leaders across the area to investigate and articulate the skills needed to support...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 22, 2024 | News
This briefing note from the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published recently. As with last month, there is no Labour Force Survey (LFS) data as this has been withdrawn by the ONS due to concerns around its...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 22, 2024 | News
The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) currently offers English Apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3, 4 and 6 with around 15,000 Apprentices on programme at any one time, primarily in UK locations but also overseas. This opportunity allows provision of subject matter...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 22, 2024 | News
The Office of National Statistics have provided January’s estimates of employment, unemployment, inactivity, average weekly earnings, vacancies and other labour market related statistics for the UK. Click here for more.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 22, 2024 | News
HM Treasury have provided a comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in January 2024. This month’s edition of the forecast comparison contains short-term forecasts for 2024.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 22, 2024 | News
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of everybody’s minds as we enter 2024. With the potential use cases and functionality of automation, intuitive tools and everything in between; education and the changing face of the modern workforce are subjects that are...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
In 2023, big shifts in UK education and skills set the stage for an exciting year ahead. With 2024 marking the Edge Foundation’s 20th anniversary, and a potential general election, now is the time to reflect on the sector’s achievements and aspirations for the future....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed it will invest £12 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeship courses and places available in English higher education. This is the result of the first round of a competitive bidding process, as part of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
In the last 12 months, the world of work has witnessed several shifts, prompting discussions around the impact of the rising cost of living on salaries, the risks and rewards of embracing AI and the shifting importance of qualifications in an era of skills-based...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
National Apprenticeship Week is the 5 to 11 February 2024. The National Apprenticeship Week events map is now live for 2024 and ESFA are starting to see the amazing events that are being held across the week. Last year they had over 1,300 events with over 120k users...