Lack of increase in employer training since apprenticeship levy introduced
The substantial long-term fall in the volume of, and level of investment in, work-based training in the UK has been highlighted by new research from…
College interview day encourages apprentices
Telford College, in Shropshire, has been supporting the next generation of apprentices with a group interview day. A total of 90 youngsters registered for the…
From Apprentice To Managing £30m Global Company
Engineer Daren Chesworth, from Wrexham, North Wales, attributes his career success to his apprenticeship – and is encouraging pupils leaving education this summer to consider…
Hands-on electrical experience with The Prince’s Trust
Hillcrest Maintenance, based in Dundee, Scotland, has teamed up with The Prince’s Trust to offer a local young person the opportunity to get hands-on experience…
Education secretary: “Further education and skills will be a big priority”
Education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has underlined the vital role of further education and skills. On his first visit in post, Williamson visited the Royal Mail’s…
Valuable work experience
Scolmore’s Ian Hunter tells us why the skills he learned as an electrical apprentice have continued to benefit him, even after he left the tools…
The sky is your limit!
Paul McNaughton, Managing Director at Darke & Taylor, believes that there is a long and rewarding career waiting for apprentices who have the motivation to…