The UK government’s instinct that the Apprenticeship Levy needs reform is accurate, but its proposed changes are flawed and a step back for gender equality, explains Julie Rosborough, Deputy Head of Postgraduate Education and MBA Course Director at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.
Sian Computers is a local IT company based in Wolverhampton, UK. We hear how the company has been providing valuable IT-based solutions for the local community and has recently been recognised for its achievements in digital inclusion.
The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced measures to protect students and taxpayers from poor quality university courses that lead to high dropout rates, low job prospects and significant debt burdens.
An inquiry is being launched by the government to assess the decline in engineering, manufacturing and technology apprenticeships nationally across the UK.
Jackie Denyer, MD and Founder, Professional Training Solutions, discusses why attitudes towards apprenticeships and training need to change after organisations realised that the UK workforce is ill-equipped to handle shortages, during the pandemic.
Here we look at how and why apprentices are a crucial part of the future of growing businesses, particularly as the need for re-skilling becomes ever more prevalent.
Tim Robson, Programme Team Leader for Degree Apprenticeships at Arden University, discusses the longer-term career prospects and benefits of degree apprenticeships.
To celebrate National Apprenticeship week an easy-to-use guide by Dickies Workwear has been created, revealing top tips to follow when looking for trade apprenticeships.
According to a report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the current lack of UK STEM skilled workers is costing the nation's economy £1.5 billion annually.
Graham Hunter, VP Skills Certifications, EMEA, CompTIA, highlights the benefits of digital apprenticeships and why organisations offering the schemes should be benchmarked against industry standards to ensure the success of apprenticeships.
Alasdair Poole, Apprenticeships Manager at Ashridge Executive Education details the importance of laying the foundations for a successful degree apprenticeship programme.
The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills at the Department for Education details why apprenticeships are a high-quality route to skilled employment.
