Apprenticeships, once deemed secondary to university education, are back in fashion as the number of employers signing on apprentices are up by nearly a third (32 per cent) from last year. By John Roddy, Chief Executive of the UK Total Security Solutions firm, The Shield Group.
| Published: 28 May 2015
Chief Executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry welcomes the ambitious target of the new Government – but questions whether it’s achievable
| Published: 28 May 2015
With youth unemployment still worryingly high, encouraging the recruitment of young people is at the top of the political agenda. For employers, a constant stream of young talent brings fresh life and ideas, whilst also providing opportunities for growth.
| Published: 13 January 2015
Many school-leavers seek to enhance their employment prospects by obtaining a university degree and, along the way, build up debts.
| Published: 8 December 2014
New historical research released to tie in with the centenary apprenticeship commemorations reveals how employers’ relationships with apprenticeships have changed over the last 100 years.
| Published: 1 December 2014
A new policy paper, The Road Less Travelled? Improving the apprenticeship pathway for young people, examines the current state of apprenticeships in the UK and suggests how this should be improved for today’s service economy. The report's author, Researcher at The Work Foundation, Katy Jones, summarises the key points.
| Published: 20 April 2014
According to new research, one in five employers currently have former apprentices working in senior management (Board level) positions. The findings are being released to mark the launch of the annual City & Guilds' Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list. With comment from Chris Jones, CEO and Director General of City & Guilds.
| Published: 9 April 2014
Barclays explains the benefits of its apprenticeship scheme, which has now taken on over 1,000 young people.
| Published: 9 April 2014
In September, UKTV welcomed its first apprentice to its workforce.
| Published: 12 February 2014
Jaguar Land Rover has ambitious plans to grow its business in new markets.
| Published: 9 December 2013
