Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is to announce a number of reforms to support apprenticeships and small businesses in his speech addressing the Business Connect conference. Among the expected announcements he is set to make in Warwickshire today (18th March) include funding to support more … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester Colleges awarded £8.4 million to address skills gaps
The city-region's nine FE colleges, including the Trafford & Stockport College Group, have been awarded over £8.4 million to address skills gaps across Greater Manchester. The funding from the government’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) will focus on key sector areas: education … [Read more...]
Trafford & Stockport College Group invites employers to ‘Shape the Future of Skills’
Trafford & Stockport College Group has joined forces with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to bring together local businesses to discuss the future of skills. The upcoming ‘Shape The Future Of Skills’ event focus on technical education reforms and engage businesses to support … [Read more...]
Defence group announces over 1,500 apprentice and graduate roles across North-west
Defence manufacturer, BAE Systems, has announced it is currently recruiting for over 1,500 apprentice and entry-level graduate roles across its North-west sites. Nationally, the group has over 2,700 open roles nationwide, with the currently recruitment drive following a £180 million investment in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What are the benefits of apprentices in the workplace?
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Stockport's Hallidays HR outline the benefits that apprentices can bring to a business. National Apprenticeship Week 2024 runs from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 February. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is “Skills for Life”. We encourage … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust promotes ‘Skills for Life’ during National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (5th – 11th February 2024) to highlight the ‘skills for life’ gained through in-work training at the Trust. Learning and Education staff at the trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in Stockport, … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship starts insufficient in Greater Manchester’s key growth sectors, finds Chamber of Commerce report
The numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors of the Greater Manchester economy are not sufficient to bridge skills gaps, according to findings of a new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The analysis, conducted as part of the Chamber's Local Skills … [Read more...]
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 begins with theme of ‘Skills for Life’
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is taking place from 5th to 11th February; this year's theme is 'Skills for Life'. The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships is now in its 17th year of highlighting the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. The theme for National … [Read more...]
Employer Integration Board holds first meeting as part of Greater Manchester’s technical education plans
A new Employer Integration Board has met for the first time as part of the city-region's ambitions for technical education, work and skills. The Board is comprised of representatives from 13 major employers across seven key industries in the city-region, including the likes of Factory … [Read more...]
Nearly 10% rise announced for National Living Wage
The National Living Wage will rise by 9.8% in April 2024 to £11.44 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, the largest single increase in the statutory minimum rate of pay since its inception. Following the publication of the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on the rates that the National … [Read more...]
Local college group tops skills medal charts
The Trafford College Group, with five campuses across Greater Manchester including three in Stockport, has topped the medal charts for England at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The competition celebrates the best in young talent from across the United Kingdom in disciplines ranging from … [Read more...]
Major employers give backing to Greater Manchester’s plans for technical education
Over sixty businesses in Greater Manchester, including major local and global employers, have come forward to share their support for the city-region's plans for technical education, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham revealed at a breakfast event on 26th September. Representing sectors from … [Read more...]
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