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Some welcome news

It’s great news that the Skills Funding Agency has finally committed to funding in-year 16 to 18 apprenticeships. We...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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IfA can dig government out of apprenticeships hole

The old adage when you’re in a hole first stop digging before you find a way out couldn’t be...

Graham Hasting-Evans
Graham Hasting-Evans
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Disadvantaged young people can be successful with the right support

Steve Woolcock, Barnardo’s head of employment training and skills, talks about how best to support vulnerable young people into...

Steve Woolcock
Steve Woolcock
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Reaping the long-term benefits

Stephanie Palmer advises employers on the best ways to mentor apprentices to become long-term assets to a company. After...

Expert Contributor
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Sending out the right messages

Ruth Sparkes advises providers on how best to promote their apprenticeships programmes. We have, in our marketing armoury, lots...

Ruth Sparkes
Ruth Sparkes
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Maintaining that cutting edge

Exeter College is rated outstanding by Ofsted which has praised the excellent progress made there by apprentices. So John...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
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Apprenticeships must work for young women too

Huge numbers of women are now taking apprenticeships, but Dr Carole Easton explains why YWT thinks they are missing...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
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Apprenticeships: Fundamental to Britain’s Future

Shadow education secretary Lucy Powell explains why apprenticeships are vital for our country. Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of...

Expert Contributor
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Bang the drum for National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week is about banging the drum for apprenticeships. It is about showcasing the excellent work that has...

Expert Contributor
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