British insurance firms have dramatically ramped up the number of apprenticeships working in the sector, with the number of schemes increasing by 47 per cent since the apprenticeship levy was introduced. more»
As National Apprenticeship Week shines a light on the benefits of in-work training opportunities, Anna Hickey, managing director of media agency Wavemaker, considers how employers can look beyond traditional placements. more»
Over three-quarters of UK retailers have pledged to increase the number of apprenticeship training placements they offer over the next two years. more»
In a bid to tackle the growing digital skills gap in the capital, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a ?7m initiative to find and develop home-grown tech talent. more»
The LDN_LAB incubator sees the social media giant draw on its own startup roots to offer mentoring and training to young business leaders across Britain. more»
Over one in three employers remain unaware of new apprenticeship funding arrangements designed to increase in-work training opportunities, new research has found. more»
The UK?s Space Agency is offering young space entrepreneurs expert support, and a share of a ?50,000 prize, for their ideas on how satellites can help improve life on Earth. more»
The government has started to deliver funding worth almost ?500m to in-work training providers as it pushes to create more apprenticeships at small businesses. more»
Business owners can?t expect efficiency to improve just because they tell their employees it must. Each team member needs to be motivated. more»
A lack of skills and training in remote areas means rural business owners still face barriers when it comes to digital ?adoption?. more»
