Apprenticeships deliver loyalty boost, study finds
An independent survey of employers in England has found that more than half (56 per cent) of those surveyed who offer apprenticeships say apprentices stay in the business longer than other recruits
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More than 23,000 apprenticeships pledged by employers
The benefits of employing apprentices were revealed in a Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) report released earlier this week. It found 5 million consumers prefer to do business with apprentice employers, whilst the typical apprentice is estimated to…
Employers unveil new industry designed apprenticeships
The announcement comes alongside the news that existing Trailblazer groups have also today been given the green light to develop more apprenticeships including mortgage advisor and software developer
Apprenticeships no longer just ‘jobs for the boys’
the number of women starting apprenticeships in business, administration and law has almost trebled, with more than 370,000 women beginning apprenticeships in this sector between 2010 to 2011 and 2013 to 2014 compared to just 130,000 between 2005 to 2006…
PR industry among first to launch Master’s-level degree apprenticeships
The apprenticeship will be designed to ensure apprentices can become press officers, communications managers or account managers
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,…
Eight in ten organisations now employ at least one young person, says CIPD
The number of organisations who employ young people (aged 16-24) has risen to almost eight in ten (79 per cent), compared to less than three quarters (73 per cent) last year. New data from the CIPD, the professional body for…
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,…
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…
Lovell apprentice
Regeneration specialist Lovell reveals how an apprenticeship can become a life-changing opportunity
