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...]
News for: Apprenticeships
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...]
Apprenticeship and career advice on offer for businesses, jobseekers and experienced professionals at Digital Skills Festival 2022
The city-region's annual Digital Skills Festival, organised by Manchester Digital, returns in 2022 in February, giving businesses the opportunity to connect with students and jobseekers interested in a career in the digital sector. Digital Apprenticeship Day As part of the week's activities, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester young people praise new T level qualifications
Young people in Greater Manchester have praised their experience of new T Level qualifications for how they have helped them gain relevant work experience while they learn. T Levels were first introduced in 2020 as two-year technical education courses for 16-19 year olds as an alternative to … [Read more...]
Business encouraged to progress Kickstart employees onto apprenticeships
Businesses in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support young people currently on work placements through the Kickstart scheme and progress them onto apprenticeships. The Kickstart scheme was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to support businesses to offer paid work experience … [Read more...]
Stockport employers and young people invited to Kickstart jobs fair
Local employers are invited to showcase their opportunities for work placements under the government's Kickstart Scheme at a jobs fair for young people in Stockport. The event aims to support the Kickstart scheme, a government initiative launched during the coronavirus pandemic to help under 25s … [Read more...]
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