Over 70 new apprenticeship opportunities have been created across Greater Manchester to support underrepresented groups access training, including SEND and ethnic minority groups. Seven local organisations have been awarded a total of £328,000 as part of the 'Removing Barriers' scheme to attract … [Read more...]
News for: Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship service launches chat feature to advise young people
Following the release of A level and GCSE results, a new chat function has been added to Greater Manchester’s apprenticeship and careers service. Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service (GMACS) is a unique service for young people in Greater Manchester. The service has placed useful … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship funding offers support for businesses to recover from Covid-19 impact
£4 million of funding is available for Greater Manchester businesses to train staff through the Apprenticeship Levy Matchmaking scheme, helping businesses to recover following the impact of pandemic. The Greater Manchester scheme pairs large employers with unspent apprenticeship levy funds, with … [Read more...]
Lessons in lockdown from Damar apprentices
Damar Training’s apprentices are continuing to learn and succeed during lockdown, achieving their qualifications and engaging with Working Differently, Damar’s new bespoke programme designed to keep apprentices safe, healthy and supported during the crisis. Since 23 March, we have received some … [Read more...]
Supported internship programme extended at Stockport charity
Stockport charity, Together Trust, has extended its Supported Internship Programme, opening applications for a new intake of interns in Autumn 2020. The programme, run by the charity's Bridge College in Openshaw, is open to all 16 to 24 year olds with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) and … [Read more...]
27 March: Latest Guidance regarding apprenticeships
The Government has issued guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) The Government has issued guidance regarding flexibilities to make it easier for apprentices to continue as an apprentice, by enabling … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses show strong appetite for apprentices
Stockport based apprenticeship and training provider, Damar Training, have reported that businesses in Stockport are showing a healthy demand to expand and develop their workforces through hiring apprentices. Damar Training offer a recruitment service to businesses looking to take on an … [Read more...]
Pure Supported Interns have success at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has successfully hosted a number of interns on contracts supported by Stockport Charity Pure Innovations, with some going on to secure paid work for the first time. The charity works with people with disabilities and those from disadvantaged groups to become more independent … [Read more...]
Funding available for projects that remove barriers to apprenticeships
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new project to support local organisations to attract and recruit apprenticeships and remove barriers for underrepresented groups. The project, called Removing Barriers, will provide funding to all organisations, across public, private … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Academy celebrates 101 graduates of first NVQ programme
Manchester Airport is lauding the success of 101 members of staff who have attained Level 2 NVQ certificates at its Airport Academy, in the first programme of its kind. A total of 59 Airport colleagues obtained qualifications in Customer Service, whilst 42 completed a course in Team … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Award for determined grandmother
As previously reported, grandmother of 12 Debbie Southwell was ‘Overall Apprentice of the Year’ at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020, and the education group has revealed some of the struggles she overcame to complete her course. While completing Level 3 Adult Care Worker … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Awards 2020 recognise Trafford College Group apprentices and their employers
Businesses and apprentices celebrated more trophies than ever at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020. The Trafford College Group, whose colleges include Stockport College, is one of Greater Manchester’s largest apprenticeship providers and welcomed over 100 apprentices and … [Read more...]
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