We often get asked what is the apprenticeship levy? In April 2017, the government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy with a view to funding three million new apprenticeships by 2020. The Apprenticeship Levy Explained by Stockport's Damar Training Every month employers with an annual wage bill … [Read more...]
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Stockport College success story inspires future students
Former Stockport College student, Iain Darbyshire, is a true inspiration to sport students hoping to find success in a career in professional football. At just 26 years of age, the former Stockport College BTEC sport student has already celebrated a career filled with success in football-coaching … [Read more...]
Stockport College owner enters merger talks with Cheadle and Marple colleges
The Cheadle and Marple College Network and Trafford College Group (TCG), which absorbed Stockport College last year, have announced they are in talks regarding a potential merger. The merger would create a single college group with sites in Stretford, Altrincham, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple. … [Read more...]
Damar Training up-skills for growth with new appointments
Long-established apprenticeship training specialist, Damar Training is preparing for growth as they enter their 40th year. As part of their 5-year plan, Damar have made several new appointments to focus on growing the business. Commercial Partnerships Director, Robin Lindsay, will take the lead … [Read more...]
Damar Training celebrates legal executive success.
Stockport based Damar Training are celebrating with two UK firsts ! The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has confirmed that two of Damar Training’s legal apprentices at the Government Legal Department are the first in the UK to pass the Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive End Point … [Read more...]
ICAEW urge government to simplify process for apprenticeship funding
Stockport accountants Hallidays latest business news and tax issues includes how the ICAEW - the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - has urged the government to simplify the complexities of accessing apprenticeship funding. The Apprenticeship Levy took effect from 6 April … [Read more...]
Nexperia UK Stockport Recognise Apprentice Achievements
Nexperia UK Stockport, part of a global company specialising in semiconductor components for the automotive industry, has celebrated the achievements of apprentices who have completed their training programmes with the company. Ten young people who joined the company last year under the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking Service
Greater Manchester is to lead the way in opening up apprenticeship opportunities for many more local people with the launch of the Greater Manchester Levy Matchmaking Service. This is an industry-leading service to link the city-region’s growing businesses with a skilled workforce and providing … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announce winners of Junior Apprentice competition
Pupils from St Peter’s RC Primary School in Rossendale are celebrating after they won Manchester Airport’s Junior Apprentice competition. Their team of six students was judged to have created the best marketing campaign, with the theme ‘Safety in the sun’ and saw off competition from primary … [Read more...]
£8million fund to fill vital skills gaps in Greater Manchester
An £8million investment pot is being proposed to fill vital skills gaps and drive productivity in Greater Manchester. The funding will help provide innovative skills provision and will be linked to employer needs and skills gaps. In particular, the funding will be used to tackle technical skills, … [Read more...]
Stockport business signs up to Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Stockport based musicMagpie is an early adopter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Supporters’ Network, the first of its kind in the UK. The programme has launched with more than 60 businesses signing up to the aims of the Charter including cereal giants Kellogg’s, global … [Read more...]
Stockport to benefit from locally funded skills training
Stockport adults will join thousands more across Greater Manchester to benefit from locally funded skills training as devolution of the £92 million Adult Education Budget (AEB) moves a step closer. The AEB, which will transfer from central government to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
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