More than 20 students from local secondary schools met with female staff in roles at Manchester Airport as part of celebrations for International Women's Day (9th March 2025). Pupils from Manchester Enterprise Academy and Dixons Brooklands Academy spend the day at the airport on Friday 8th March … [Read more...]
News for: Apprenticeships
Apprentices to contribute £25 billion to economy, finds government research
Apprentices in England are expected to add £25 billion to the economy over their lifetime, according to new government figures, almost double the contribution of the previous assessment in 2018. Figures are for apprentices who were participating in an apprenticeship at levels 2 to 5 in the … [Read more...]
Nominations open for the GM Skills Awards 2025
Nominations have opened for the GM Skills Awards 2025, organised in partnership by the Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN) and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). Sponsored by Bud, the GM Skills Awards 2025 aim to celebrate excellence in the Further Education (FE) and … [Read more...]
CTRL-S celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport IT support business, CTRL-S is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10th to 16th Februrary) by reaffirming its commitment to training the next generation of IT professionals. A report from Forbes highlights that the IT sector continues to face a significant skills gap, … [Read more...]
Changes to Maths and English requirements announced as part of apprenticeships reforms
Businesses to be given option to waive requirements for GCSE Maths and English for new apprentices aged 19 and over as part of reforms to boost uptake for apprenticeships in key areas such as healthcare and construction. Changes, alongside reducing the minimum duration of an apprenticeship to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 Quick steps to set up an Apprenticeship scheme
As Stockport marks National Apprenticeships Week from 10th to 16th February, people planning consultant, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Recruitment, explains the steps businesses should take to hire apprentices. It's National Apprenticeships Week and 'How do we hire apprentices?' is still one of … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships investment hits £3 million at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has revealed it has invested £3 million in its apprenticeship programme since 2017, as the hub marks National Apprenticeship Week (10-16th February). More than 440 apprentices have joined the airport since it adopted its current scheme in 2017 and more than 100 apprentices are … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust marks National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February 2025) to promote the opportunities they have on offer to help people grown their careers. The week is an annual event that celebrates the positive impact and valuable opportunities that apprenticeships can … [Read more...]
Stockport Mercedes dealership to host apprenticeship evening as part of National Apprenticeship Week
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport is launching a recruitment drive to discover its next generation of apprentices as part of activities for National Apprenticeship Week. Young people interested in learning more about becoming a Mercedes-Benz apprentice are invited … [Read more...]
T Level industry placements reformed to reflect modern working practices
Changes have been announced to T Level industry placements that will expand opportunities for businesses to offer placements for students. In line with industry trends and real-life hybrid working practices most students will now be able to complete up to 20% of their placement hours remotely, … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise 6.7%
The National Living Wage is to rise 6.7% in April 2025 to an hourly rate of £12.21, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of her first Budget. National Living Wage, currently £11.44 per hour, is the minimum rate of pay for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18-20 is … [Read more...]
LSH Auto to host Australian apprentices
LSH Auto will welcome three Australian apprentices for a cultural and career development tour at its Mercedes Benz dealerships in Stockport and Birmingham. Ray Sorrell, Louis Wade and Adriano Minna will fly to the UK on Friday 1st November for a week-long tour. Each apprentice will see first-hand … [Read more...]
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