Is Avoiding English and Maths in Apprenticeships a Good Idea? FE Soundbite 784
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 784: 15th February 2025 | NAW25: Is avoiding English and Maths in Apprenticeships a good idea?| FE Soundbite 784 This…
Month: February 2025
College promoting the voices of staff and lecturers this Heart Unions Week
COLEG CAMBRIA is showcasing its work in promoting and supporting the voices and rights of its staff and lecturers this Heart Unions Week. Heart Unions Week…
Georgina hits it for six with Warwickshire Women’s selection!
Georgina Turner, Level 3 Football and Education student at Burton and South Derbyshire College, has been selected to participate in Warwickshire Women’s Emerging Player Programme…
Smart mirrors bring cutting-edge technology to Innovations Salon
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has introduced Piiq Smart Mirrors to its Innovations Salon, transforming the hairdressing experience with cutting-edge technology. This new addition…
Breaking Barriers: Jasmine’s Apprenticeship Journey in Highways and Construction
Jasmine has always known she wanted a career that kept her active and engaged. The idea of being confined to an office never appealed to…
NIS Group secures 500 new jobs with the launch of Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy in Aston
A new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre was launched in Aston yesterday, with employers from multiple infrastructure sectors pledging more than 500 new jobs…
CITB Report finds that Apprenticeship Starts Need to Triple to Meet Industry Demand
Today, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest ‘Construction Apprenticeships: Opportunities. Challenges. Support.’ report. The publication draws on a range of research…
New Research Shows Apprenticeships now Contribute £25bn to England’s Economy
Apprentices in England will drive £25bn of economic growth over their lifetime, new figures have revealed. This is almost double the £14bn contribution found the…
Why Apprenticeships Are Key To Closing The AI Skills Gap
Last month, the UK Government unveiled an ambitious plan that aims to strengthen the UK’s global competitiveness in AI development and adoption. It was encouraging…
Apprenticeship Reforms: Breaking Barriers or Lowering Standards?
The government has announced a significant shake-up to apprenticeship requirements, confirming that English and maths Functional Skills exit requirements will be removed for adult apprentices…
