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News for: Apprenticeships

March 26, 2025

£600 million investment to address national construction sector skills shortages

Ahead of her upcoming Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £600 million investment to boost training and tackle skills shortages in the construction industry. Funding will enable training of up to 60,000 skills construction workers by 2029, including joiners, bricklayers, … [Read more...]

Dominic Miles, Level 3 apprentice at Manchester Airport

February 11, 2025

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...]

£7 million fund launches to support flexible apprenticeships

December 4, 2024

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...]

Incomes remain outpaced by inflation, finds ONS, despite 7% annual rise in average pay.

October 30, 2024

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...]

£7 million fund launches to support flexible apprenticeships

September 25, 2024

Government announces reforms to apprenticeship system

Alongside publication of the first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gaps, the Government has announced a new growth and skills levy among reforms to the apprenticeship system. The growth and skills levy will replace the existing apprenticeship levy. The new levy, announced … [Read more...]

Business leaders react to Prime Minister's resignation

March 19, 2024

Prime Minister announces reforms to boost apprenticeships and support small businesses

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a number of reforms to support apprenticeships and small businesses in his speech addressing the Business Connect conference. Among the announcements made in Warwickshire on 18th March include funding to support more apprenticeships with small businesses, … [Read more...]

£288 million fund launches to back green heating projects for homes and businesses

September 27, 2023

New training schemes launch to improve skills in low-carbon heating

Two new government-backed training schemes have launched that could see up to 12,000 people in England gain skills in installing insulation and low-carbon heating. Up to 8,000 people, including current installers and those new to the industry, will be able to develop skills needed to retrofit … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Jobs Fair to highlight hundreds of live vacancies

June 9, 2023

Manchester Airport announces new apprenticeship scheme

Manchester Airport is calling on students from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to apply for a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship scheme. The scheme aims to create a new route for future aviation leaders to start their careers in the sector, offering students experience of all the elements of … [Read more...]

Andrew Medcraft (Mercedes-Benz), Apprentice of the Year Rian Godfrey, and Vaughan Blackman (LSH Auto)

May 9, 2023

LSH Auto apprentice wins national award

Rian Godfrey, from LSH Auto's Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has been named Apprentice of the Year at the annual Mercedes-Benz Cars Celebration on Friday 28th April. Since joining the dealership in October 2020, Rian has undergone extensive training at Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield and has just … [Read more...]

Bank of England base rate rises to 0.75%

March 31, 2023

National Living Wage to rise to £10.42 from 1st April

The National Living Wage (NLW) increases on Saturday 1st April to £10.42 per hour, providing a pay rise to millions of workers aged 23 and over across the UK.  Younger workers will also benefit from an increase to the National Minimum Wage, paid to those aged 22 and under. The minimum pay … [Read more...]

SuperBike Factory launches apprenticeship programme

July 1, 2022

SuperBike Factory launches apprenticeship programme

Macclesfield based SuperBike Factory, Europe's largest retailer of used motorbikes, has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to train more people to properly maintain and service bikes. The new scheme has been launched in partnership with EMTEC, the automotive brand of Nottingham College, close … [Read more...]

Alderley Park to host Covid-19 vaccination centre

February 8, 2022

Acquisition for Alderley Park training provider

Alderley Park based digital apprenticeships and training provider, Apprentify, has acquired a business in the West Midlands following a £5 million investment from BGF and OakNorth. Apprentify specialise in digital marketing, social media and technology courses, and have announced their … [Read more...]

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