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...]
News for: Apprenticeships
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...]
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...]
Government extends Plan for Jobs employment support schemes
A number of employment support schemes announced as part of the government's Plan for Jobs programme of support have been extended with a further £500 million of funding. The extension of the schemes coincides with the end of furlough and new programmes were also announced to support older … [Read more...]
Flexible apprenticeships launched with £7 million fund
Businesses that have struggled to create apprenticeships due to the prevalence of short-term contracts are now set to benefit from a fund to launch more flexible training opportunities. A new £7 million fund will establish agencies to set up more flexible apprenticeships in fields dominated by … [Read more...]
Lighthouse Lab apprentice recognised in college awards
An apprentice working at the Lighthouse Lab coronavirus testing facility in Alderley Park has been recognised in his college's annual apprenticeship awards. Lab technician, Harrison Bennett was praised by Stockport College's annual Apprenticeship Awards for his efforts in tackling the spread of … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Academy celebrates 101 NVQ graduates
101 team members at Manchester Airport have celebrated attaining Level 2 NVQ certificates at its Airport Academy in Customer Service and Team Leadership. Team members obtained qualifications in Customer Service and Team Leadership, in the first programme of its kind at the airport. Manchester … [Read more...]