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ICAEW's research into mid-tier accountancy firms found that, while firms expect AI to reduce demand for some early-career tasks, most do not anticipate an overall...
Party conference season is one of the few points in the political calendar when politicians, policymakers, employers, think tanks and organisations from across the public...
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I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
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The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee is conducting an inquiry into apprenticeships. If you haven’t had time to contribute your views before the Feb 3rd…
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Last year alone 2,000 colleges, schools and training providers chose NCFE as the awarding organisation to help 340,000 learners move ahead with their careers. Clearly,…
January is the month when we reflect on the last year, consider what the coming year holds, and forecast for the years ahead. What has…
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The further education sector is facing a period of change as the coalition Government’s policies start to take effect. During many visits to colleges up…
Like many people in the post-16 world, I have been looking closely at the government’s consultation paper on study programmes for 16-19-year-olds and the YPLA…
Could green jobs hold the key to economic resurgence? Yes – if we seize the opportunity to train a new workforce. The low carbon markets…
As 2011 draws to a close, we can be confident that the New Year will continue to offer real opportunities for the National Apprenticeship Service…
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