Apprenticeship levy
Apprenticeships tumble by a quarter in latest data on woeful levy rollout
Another year of decline in apprenticeships should be a 'final signal' to the Government, says EEF, after the latest figures on the failing Apprenticeship Levy scheme. Read more
Government failing to fix skills shortage as apprentices level falls by over a quarter
The level of new apprentices starting courses in the UK rose slightly over 2017, but dropped 27 per cent from the start of the last academic year. Read more
West Anglia Level 3 Polymer Qualification meets with industry approval
A new apprenticeship programme offered by Solutions 4 Polymers and the College of West Anglia is swiftly registering participants. Read more
Small businesses back apprenticeships despite cost issues
A UK business survey has suggested more apprentices would be a solution to the UK’s skills gap if investment could cover costs for SMEs. Read more
RJG wins certifications for apprenticeships and quality control
RJG Technologies, based in Peterborough, has achieved two new certifications, from the Internationals Standards Organisation, and PAA for quality control and training respectively. Read more
UK manufacturers call for Government to step up and close engineering gap
The UK manufacturing industry is calling on the Government to do more to encourage young people to consider a career in the engineering industry. Read more
Trailblazing the way to waste management apprenticeships
Trailblazer Apprenticeships for the resource and waste management sector will proceed after employers agreed resource management standards. Read more
