A DofE Award gives young applicants the edge but there’s work to be done to motivate more employers to look out for and value youth development programmes as part of the recruitment process. The DofE is therefore calling for more employers…
AELP has said it’s pleased that Labour has decided to focus resources around the National Careers Service to improve the quality of careers guidance in schools. The measure is set to help underpin the statutory requirements that schools already have to…
I am writing this editorial following National Apprenticeship Week, when workplace learning for young people was prominent in the news.
Engagement and talent management is crucial to Manchester United’s success – Jenny Merry gives us the low down
The challenges of training young people – Dan Canavan offers some inspiring stories of success
Martyn Sloman tells us what makes an award-winning apprenticeship programme
Meanwhile, traineeships continue to gain momentum, with more than 9,000 traineeships started since August 2014 alone. Traineeships give young people the essential skills and work experience they need to get an apprenticeship or other job
Contenders will be required to demonstrate their commitment to upskilling the current and future workforce in order to be considered for contracts. This will provide a vital boost to apprenticeship and training opportunities and help meet skills needs across the…
Marc Zao-Sanders shares his views on last week’s pre-election Budget
Sue Husband outlines the role that small businesses in particular can play in unlocking the great potential of young people
