New research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) has estimated that over 1 million workers who left employment during the pandemic could be returned to the jobs market if local authorities could run employment and skills schemes. Analysis undertaken by the Learning and Work … [Read more...]
News for: Apprenticeships
Greater Manchester programme supports 140 into apprenticeships from under-represented groups
A programme pioneered in Greater Manchester to support more people into apprenticeships from under-represented groups has given 140 learners access to new opportunities. The Removing Barriers to Apprenticeships programme was created by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in 2020 to help … [Read more...]
Logistics and project management training secure £1.5 million boost
Greater Manchester businesses looking to upskill members of their workforce with logistics or project management training are set to benefit from the city-region's Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded contracts worth £1.5 million to Growth Company … [Read more...]
Life Leisure manager urges others to follow in his footsteps with a career in the fitness group
A Stockport man who went from gym goer to general manager is urging others to follow in his fitness footsteps as Life Leisure reveals it is recruiting for 10 vacancies across its leisure centres. Kingsley Child, from Stockport, joined Life Leisure as an apprentice straight out of college simply … [Read more...]
Ofqual sets out ambitions for the future of technical and academic qualifications
Exams and qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has unveiled a new 3-year plan, setting out the organisation's ambitions for the future of apprenticeships, technical and academic qualifications. Plans set out by the regular look to put the interests students and apprentices at the centre of its work … [Read more...]
Skills Bill to update post-16 education and training becomes law
A new bill has been passed to update and transform post-16 education and adult skills training in England. The Skills and Post-16 Education Act aims to promote training in sectors with skills gaps, including health and social care, engineering, digital, green energy and manufacturing. Included … [Read more...]
Rail company makes final call for engineering apprenticeship applicants
Rail company, Northern, has made a final call to apply to join its engineering apprenticeship programme before applications close on 13th March. The rail company employs 300 apprentices across its depots and offices in the North of England, including in Greater Manchester where Northern is … [Read more...]
Advocate for your industry in a new Digital Careers Prospectus for Stockport
Ahead of National Careers Week from 7th to 12th March, Stockport Jobs Match is calling for businesses in Stockport to advocate for the career opportunities in their industry. The free service, which matches job opportunities with people looking for working in the borough, is looking for local … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital nursing student is Apprentice of the Year
A nursing training, working on a gastroenterology ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, has been named as Apprentice of the Year by the University of Salford. Jordan Booth got the award following nominations from a number of colleagues who all praised his hard work, positive attitude, and caring … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery appoints first pub manager from apprenticeship programme
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has marked National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the success of the family-run business' first pub manager to progress from its apprenticeship programme. Robinsons' Aspire apprenticeship programme launched in January 2019 to provide a learning and development … [Read more...]
£10 million programme launched to help young people into work or training
A new £10 million programme to support young people Not in Employment Education or Training (NEETs) to re-engage with work and education opportunities has launched in Greater Manchester. Career Connect and Ingeus have each been awarded £5 million from the European Social Fund to deliver a NEET … [Read more...]
Stockport Jobs Match shares guide on apprenticeships to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2022
Stockport Jobs Match has launched a new guide to explain the benefits and apprenticeships available locally ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2022. The annual event, which this year runs from 7th to 13th February, highlights the career opportunities available to people of all ages should they … [Read more...]
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