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We have been asked for a long time now, to open up some forums on the blog. Well today we decided to do that and…
Continue reading → Join in our New Apprenticeship Blog Forum.
We have been asked for a long time now, to open up some forums on the blog. Well today we decided to do that and…
Continue reading → Join in our New Apprenticeship Blog Forum.
For the last 3 years TranZed has been driving forward the message that apprenticeships can change the face of skills development and the workforce. Through…
Continue reading → Apprenticeships: A Defining Moment in Time!!
A group of schools planning an “entirely vocational pathway” to qualified teacher status (QTS) has sought the backing of government for its new apprenticeship. [...] http://schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-plan-for-no-degree-teaching-apprenticeship-route-sent-to-government/?
Comments by Sir Keith Burnett follows criticisms from business minister than some universities held a 'snobbish' attitude to the courses. UK universities must offer more…
Continue reading → Universities must offer more apprenticeships, Sheffield vice-chancellor says
The NHS will create 100,000 apprenticeships – almost 7 times the current number – across the country by 2020, offering opportunities to thousands of young…
Plans to make public sector employers take on more apprentices were announced today by skills minister Nick Boles. The Enterprise Bill proposes that public bodies with…
Continue reading → New targets for public sector in ‘apprenticeships revolution’
A resounding call was today (25 January 2016) heard throughout the corridors of Whitehall and local government offices as plans to make public sector employers…
Continue reading → Ministers call on public sector to open doors to apprentices
New proposals to ensure apprentices make up more than 2.3% of the workforce in public bodies in England, have been announced by the Government. A…
Continue reading → Apprentices plan requires public bodies to enforce 2.3% workforce quota
A DRIVE to encourage youngsters to take an apprenticeship after they leave school was high on the agenda of a two-day careers fair. This year’s…
There have been over 150,000 starts across England, with every region seeing at least 11,000 apprenticeships started in the last quarter. In addition, more young…
Continue reading → More young people choose apprenticeships as choices grow
But the government insists target of 3 million new starts is on track The number of apprenticeships is "not growing at a pace we would…
Continue reading → Apprenticeships: AELP warns over slow pace of growth
The Education Secretary has pledged to tackle "outdated snobbery" towards apprenticeships through the introduction of a new law requiring schools to allow access to apprentice…
Continue reading → Nicky Morgan vows to tackle ‘snobbery’ over apprenticeships
At our roundtable with Policy Exchange yesterday, the Skills Minister, Nick Boles, set out a thorough and clear set of reforms he is driving forward to…
Continue reading → Helping Government reforms achieve high quality apprenticeships
Our Customer Relations Apprentices have been working with Profound since September, and have progressed massively since! Josh Lincoln, Louise O’Hare and Kallum Fisher work within…
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The number of apprenticeship starts in more than 30 constituencies across England has fallen year-on-year, according to new figures. While the overall number of apprenticeship starts in…
Continue reading → Apprenticeship numbers drop in over 30 constituencies, new figures reveal
When completing an apprenticeship application form, there are mistakes to be avoided to help you achieve your dream job. Make sure you avoid these blunders.…
Continue reading → Profound – Tips for completing an apprenticeship application form
In the latest issue of Communications Update, the Skills Funding Agency’s monthly newsletter designed for marketing, communications and business development staff in colleges and other…
As I was leaving school, I felt stuck and theoretically trapped in terms that I didn't know what I wanted to do. I spent more…
Continue reading → Profound – Profound’s apprentice Josh blogs about his search for employment
Congratulations to Sky Jackson, who has successfully gained an Apprenticeship with Profound Services after completing her Traineeship! [...] http://www.profoundservices.com/blog-post/196/sky-jackson-flies-from-traineeship-to-apprenticeship
As ever thanks to Martin Allen and Patrick Ainley for continuing to expose the ‘apprenticeships’ charade, supported in this instance by Channel Four. Some three…
Continue reading → Apprenticeships. Channel 4 puts the boot in