2026 DfE Apprenticeship Assurance Findings: Where Is Your Funding Risk?
A free 45-minute briefing on the recently published DfE findings for the most recent round of assurance reviews (audits), which will help you to understand…
Apprentices
What is an Apprentice?
Apprentices are an individual undergoing a training program to gain practical skills and qualifications in a specific trade or profession, combining on-the-job experience with formal education.
What is the Apprentice Wage in the UK?
Current rates are £5.28 but from April 2024 the wage will go up to £6.40.
Which ones pay the Highest?
Sectors like engineering, IT, and finance often pay higher wages due to the skills and qualifications they provide, offering competitive salaries.
Why are they good for Employers?
It can benefit employers by fostering a skilled workforce tailored to their specific needs, providing cost-effective training, and contributing to talent development within the company.
Chancellor Announces £100m Local Apprenticeship Service led by Mayors
Chancellor John Healey has announced an extra £100 million to expand a local apprenticeship service, with all 14 mayoral strategic authorities now given the chance…
Moulton College Launches new Agriculture Apprenticeship to Support UK Farming
Northamptonshire-based Moulton College has announced the introduction of its new Level 4 Apprenticeship in Farm Management, designed to create progression opportunities, support rural employers and…
Three outstanding apprentices win Cambrian Training Company Awards
Three outstanding learners took home the apprenticeship awards at leading Welsh work-based learning provider Cambrian Training Company’s prestigious annual awards. Adam Pike, chef de partie…
Apprentices Take Centre Stage in Parliament as Make UK Pushes for Skills Reform
During this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, Make UK brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and award-winning apprentices to learn about the opportunities that apprenticeships can bring.…
Landscape Institute and Engineering Skills College Partner to Launch Level 3 Landscape Technician Apprenticeship
Launching the Future of Green Careers: New Landscape Technician Apprenticeship Aims to Bridge Skills Gap and Drive UK Sustainability Agenda The UK’s urgent need for…
Virgin Media O2 releases inspiring short film as it hires its 1,000th apprentice
Virgin Media O2 has today released a powerful new short film, ‘1,000 Seconds of Impact’, to mark the business hiring its 1,000th apprentice – a…
Supporting apprentices every step of the way to success
The apprenticeship landscape has seen significant policy shifts in recent months, with changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing flexibility. Policymakers have long faced calls…
Apprenticeship Provision in Wales – Addressing the Construction Industry Skills Gap
For anything to change in government policy three things are generally needed. The timing has to be right, there needs to be some workable solutions…
Total People welcomes positive sounds on new apprenticeship reforms but calls for greater clarity on the detail and implementation
Melanie Nicholson, Managing Director of leading apprenticeship and work-based learning provider Total People, has welcomed some of the governments recently announced reforms to apprenticeships, while…