The first cohort of young people have started work through the Government's Jobs Guarantee scheme as part of work to address high youth unemployment. The scheme sees Government match 18 to 24 year-olds who have been claiming Universal Credit for 18 months with paid work placements. Placements are … [Read more...]
News for: Apprenticeships
Stockport businesses urged to share insights into work experience provision
Stockport businesses are being invited to share their insights into work experience provision across Greater Manchester, to ensure programmes benefit both businesses and young people. As part of ongoing work to improve educational pathways into work in Greater Manchester, the city-region is … [Read more...]
Businesses backing local young people to be prioritised for Government contracts
New rules for Government procurement will strengthen the bids of businesses that commit to their local communities and support young people into employment. Changes will double the importance of creating local benefits when the government buys goods or services, ensuring spending directly creates … [Read more...]
Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to support early tech careers
Tech industry body Manchester Digital has launched Switchboard, a new service designed to make it easier for technology employers to offer work experience, mentoring, industry placements, internships and apprenticeships. Manchester Digital already works with employers across the region to deliver … [Read more...]
MAG welcomes Government focus on technical education
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has welcomed plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise the profile of vocational and technical education. MAG, which runs Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has long championed employer-led skills and employment programmes, … [Read more...]
Youth Jobs Grant scheme opens to support businesses to recruit more young people
From 30th June, businesses will be able to access the Youth Jobs Grant to support them to recruit young people who have been out of work for six months with grants of £3,000 per person. The grant scheme is expected to support up to 60,000 people aged 18 to 24 to take their first steps into work … [Read more...]
Stockport law firm celebrates investment in next generation
A law firm based at the Stockport Business and Innovation Centre in Broadstone Mill, Reddish, is celebrating the promotion of one of its rising stars while continuing to invest in the next generation of legal talent. BCM Law has announced the promotion of Laura Shelton to Senior Paralegal, … [Read more...]
Skills England report reveals challenges facing employers, educators, and workers
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report since the organisation was established last year, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's current and future skills needs. Analysis finds that demand for workers across priority sectors of the economy is expected to … [Read more...]
Educate North Award win for Airport Skills partnership
Trafford & Stockport College Group and Manchester Airports Group (MAG) are celebrating after winning an Educate North Award (ENA), which recognises the success of their ongoing Manchester Airport Skills Hub partnership. The Business Engagement Award celebrates the collaboration’s innovative … [Read more...]
Azets hits 100 staff at Stockport office
The Stockport office of accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has hit a headcount of 100 after taking on two new apprentices. The firm has brought school leavers Bam Idowu and Max Cordingly into the company, which is the UK’s fastest growing business in the sector. They join an … [Read more...]
First apprentices graduate from new airport management course
The first apprentices have graduated from an in-depth two-year course run in partnership by Manchester Airport and Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG). A group of 11 apprentices completed the Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist course, which was welcomed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy … [Read more...]
Trafford and Stockport College Group to receive £2.5 million share of government funding to repair buildings
Trafford and Stockport College Group has been allocated £2.5 million from a £307 million government fund to repair and maintain college buildings across England. The government fund, increased by £5 million on last year's support, is being shared between all 175 further colleges in England with … [Read more...]
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