Category Education and skills

Call for outstanding apprenticeship programmes

As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, organisations with outstanding apprenticeship programmes are encouraged to enter this year’s TJ Awards. NAW was established by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals,…

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UK businesses could gain additional £18bn revenue from apprenticeships

Today’s research highlights a number of other financial benefits firms employing apprentices can enjoy, such as increased long-term productivity. A typical apprentice delivers productivity gains of more than £10,000 per annum, rising to almost double that in the construction and planning,…

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Don’t let apprenticeships ‘stall’ for small businesses, says skills education provider

According to the Federation of Small Business, last year SMEs employed 15.2 million people, almost half of the UK workforce. So it’s clear to see why it’s vital their needs are met if we are to have a truly effective…

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