Apprentices are the solution to addressing the UK’s skills gap, say 82 per cent of UK SMEs in results obtained from the Close Brothers Business Barometer, a quarterly survey that questions over 900 UK and RoI SME owners and senior management across a range of sectors and regions. ‘Skills shortages have made headline news recently
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Jobs for the boys myth limits apprenticeship opportunities
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School leavers are missing out on potential apprenticeship opportunities because they mistakenly believe that careers available are in so called ‘traditional’ gender specific careers, new research by leading employer Prudential shows. The insurer’s nationwide study of 16 to 18 year olds found that nearly two thirds (61 per cent) believe most apprenticeship opportunities are in
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Skills of tomorrow must be at the heart of apprenticeship drive
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As the Apprenticeship Levy comes into force for businesses in the UK today John Williams, head of ACCA UK highlights the importance of skills training in apprenticeships. John Williams says, ‘Today marks a significant moment for many young people, who will benefit from the extra training and resources that the proposed £3 billion of funding
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Young people back apprenticeships to boost their career prospects
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More than three quarters of young people say going on an apprenticeship improved their skills and career prospects while four in five would recommend them to others, according to new research from YMCA. Speaking as part of the youth charity’s Work in Progress report – released ahead of the government’s new Apprenticeship Levy that will
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ACCA tells businesses large and small – ‘apprenticeships make clear business sense’
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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) launches its first apprenticeship – the ACCA Accounting Technician Apprenticeship – advising businesses large and small of six key reasons why apprenticeships make clear and credible business sense. The ACCA Accounting Technician Apprenticeship (Level 4 Trailblazer) leads to a Diploma in Accounting and Business, offering an alternative to
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CMI calls for greater diversity and gender parity in apprenticeships
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Degree-level apprenticeships will be key to filling ‘missing middle’ of women in management, with 1.5 million more needed by 2024 to achieve gender parity. At the start of National Apprenticeship 2017, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is calling on employers to start higher-level apprentices as a route to promoting gender diversity in their workforces. CMI’s
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CMI calls for greater diversity and gender parity in apprenticeships
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Degree-level apprenticeships will be key to filling ‘missing middle’ of women in management, with 1.5 million more needed by 2024 to achieve gender parity. At the start of National Apprenticeship 2017, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is calling on employers to start higher-level apprentices as a route to promoting gender diversity in their workforces. CMI’s
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ILM calls for employers to capitalise on next-generation apprenticeships
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New research from ILM reveals that more than half (59 per cent) of the UK’s HR professionals are not aware of new standards that enable apprenticeships to address the critical needs of their business. At the end of 2016, ILM identified a major leadership skills gap in organisations across the UK. Research reveals that more than
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Why apprenticeships benefit SME’s
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With the arrival of the Apprenticeship Levy in April of this year, it is vital that SME’s take note and embrace apprenticeships. Although the 0.5 per cent payroll levy tax is compulsory for businesses spending £3 million+ on staff salaries, the positive impact that apprenticeships have on smaller businesses are numerous. Angela Middleton, CEO of training
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New funding for apprenticeships as UK lags on youth employment
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New changes to the upcoming apprenticeships levy include an extra 20 per cent of funding offered to businesses who train 16- to 18-year-olds. Yet a report from PwC today reveals that the country ranks 21st out of 35 OECD members for its record on employment, education or training for 15 to 24-year-olds. If Britain is able to
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