Award-winning learner Shelby uses her life experiences to support others
Shelby Weaver-Slaughter is drawing on challenging experiences she went through as a child to carve out an inspirational career in social care, helping to change…
Higher Apprenticeship
Bradford College Honours Higher Education Students at Annual Graduation Ceremony
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year…
Apprenticeships hold the key to Growth and NHS Renewal
Petra discusses how higher-level apprenticeships are crucial for both NHS improvement and economic growth. The government’s plan to divert funding away from these programs to…
“Apprenticeships empower talented young people with skills to unlock their potential and fast-track their careers” says The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
On 15 August, students across the country will receive their A-level results with many planning to go to university. However, an increasing number of young…
Apprenticeship achievement rates up by 18.5%
Today’s national statistics release offers a glimpse into the latest data on apprenticeships in England for the 2023/24 academic year (spanning August 2023 to January…
Bradford College Celebrates Silver Rating from Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bradford College has been awarded an impressive ‘Silver’ quality rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a national excellence scheme managed by the Office for Students…
Leeds College of Building Achieves Silver Rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Leeds College of Building received an overall ‘Silver’ rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – the national scheme for excellence run by the Office for Students…
SES Renews Leeds College of Building as Apprenticeship Training Provider
A renewed partnership with SES Engineering Services (SES) is bringing 20 new apprentices to Leeds College of Building this September. SES selected the College to deliver a…
Breaking the Snobbery: Degree Apprenticeships and Career Advancement
I have returned to the world of apprenticeship delivery, after a six-year “EPAO” hiatus, bringing with me a fresh perspective. Having once understood the widely…
The Recent Evolution of Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship pathways and participation since 2015
UVAC welcomes the report published by The Sutton Trust – The Recent Evolution of Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship pathways and participation since 2015. Higher and Degree…