FTSE 250 firm FDM Group unveils its ‘levelling up’ agenda, with proposals to hire hundreds of new candidates from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds, offering University qualifications, accommodation subsidies and on-the-job training Leading technical training firm FDM Group, a professional services provider with a focus on technology, has announced its first …
Read More »How to prepare for your electrical apprenticeship
If you’re getting ready to leave school and working out your next steps, an apprenticeship could be ideal, especially if you’re interested in learning a trade such as electrical installation. Apprenticeships have become particularly appealing, as they offer the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification while earning your own money. …
Read More »Gower College Swansea apprenticeship scheme named best in UK
Welsh-based further education institution, Gower College Swansea, has scooped a top accolade at a national awards ceremony. Gower College Swansea won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year at the annual Tes FE Awards, which recognises the best further education organisations supporting learners across the UK. The college was commended for developing …
Read More »Spire Healthcare starts search for up to 270 nurse degree apprentices
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals. The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people …
Read More »Coventry academy shortlisted for prestigious industry award
A Coventry academy has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award in recognition of its successful apprenticeship programme. The Romero Catholic Academy, made up of seven primary schools and one secondary school based across the city, has been announced as a finalist for The Learning Awards’ ‘Apprenticeship Programme of the …
Read More »Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to continue to fund apprentices
Gillian Keegan, apprenticeship and skills minister, announced yesterday that a Statutory Instrument had been laid out in parliament to allow the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to continue to fund apprentices to complete their training if they are at least 75 per cent of the way through their programme at the …
Read More »Toque d’Or® Finals and Awards Postponed until late 2020
In light of the current situation surrounding COVID-19 and the advice from Public Health England, Katya Simmons, Managing Director of Nestle Professional® UK & Ireland, has confirmed that the Toque d’Or 2020 Grand Finals and Awards, set to take place in April and June, have now been postponed until later …
Read More »From the classroom to the courtroom: NAHL Group takes students into apprenticeship programme
A legal firm is doing its bit to offer opportunities to young scholars by taking on two school leavers for the first time as part of its apprenticeship programme. NAHL Group, which is based in Kettering, launched its Learning Academy scheme in March last year but that initiative was only …
Read More »Young creatives recognised in national awards
Young people, individuals and organisations, which demonstrate excellence in the UK’s cultural sector, were celebrated last night [1 April] at a glittering awards ceremony dedicated to the industry’s unsung heroes. Apprentices, interns and mentors were among those recognised at the seventh annual Creative & Cultural Skills Awards, held in Cardiff …
Read More »Hundreds of UK teens honoured at national engineering awards
Almost 400 UK teens have been honoured by one of the UK’s leading engineering programmes. Some 393 students – including a record-equalling 113 girls – achieved a coveted Arkwright Engineering Scholarship award as part of a drive to inspire future leaders in engineering. The talented group, aged 16-17, were presented …
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