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The Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices

The Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices launched on the 1 August 2020, and the service has been promoted widely through Education and Skills Funding Agency and Department for Education, the following is information provided by the ESFA. We...

Berthon commits to its apprenticeship training

Berthon has offered apprenticeships for more than a century and presently has 17.6% of its workforce is made up of young people learning a chosen trade. They are a valuable investment in the future of the maritime support industry and an...

Balfour Beatty stands firm as it increases commitment to young people

Balfour Beatty has today made a public declaration to increase the Group’s ongoing commitment to its Apprentice, Graduate and Trainee recruitment programmes. Today’s pledge sees Balfour Beatty commit to a c.30% increase in its 2020...

Prime Minister announces expansion of post 18 education and training

The Prime Minister has vowed "radical" changes to the education system in England to help boost the post-Covid economy. He said funding changes could help end the "bogus distinction" between academic and practical learning. The 5% Club commented:...

National Apprenticeship Week 2021 date announced

National Apprenticeship Week 2021 aims to shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. National Apprenticeship Week 2021 will take place from 8 to 14 February 2021 The annual week-long celebration...

Government must support the creation of 1,000 opportunities per day for young people

Government must act now to avoid a record number of young people ending up out of education, employment or training from October. Youth employment experts estimate that 1000 extra employment, training or education opportunities are needed each day...

The long shadow of deprivation: differences in opportunities

Report highlighting the differences in social mobility opportunities within local areas in England. New research published today (15 Sept) by the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) and carried out by researchers from IFS and the UCL Centre for...

Check if you can apply for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme

HM Treasury has announced that the Kickstart Scheme is now open for applications, with the first placements expected to begin in November. The Kickstart Scheme can be used to create new, 6-month job placements for young people who are currently...

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information about incentive payments that employers can apply for if they take on a new apprentice between 1 August 2020 and 31 January 2021. Employers can apply to receive £2,000 for each apprentices under 25, and £1,500 for those aged 25 and...