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‘Computer says no’ is a huge concern among young people

AI may promise efficiency, but many job candidates fear it’s a barrier that shuts down opportunity and stops employers hearing their story

Opinion

Battery apprenticeship unit added after ‘rapid’ employer consultation

It comes a week after the first batch of 7 apprenticeships units was announced

News, Apprenticeships

Paying employers to hire youth ‘risks huge waste’

Labour will shell out up to £1 billion on job incentives for employers over the next three years

News, Young people

Apprenticeship budget to rise to £3.3bn amid savings scramble

Allocation for 2026-27 will increase by 5.8% – but Treasury top-slice still hits £700m

News, Apprenticeships

How one FE college is turning the tide on NEETs

Jessica Hill visits a former branch of Debenhams, where Blackburn College has created the Launchpad hub to re-engage the town’s NEET population with a tailored re-introduction to education and work

Feature, News, Long read, Young people

DWP caps new starts on defunded apprenticeships to stop recruitment rush

Funding axe will also kick in immediately for providers with no recorded starts on affected standards in 2024-25 and 2025-26

News, Apprenticeships

Employers offered £3,000 sweeteners to hire unemployed young people

SMEs will also be able to claim £2,000 for taking on 16-24 year old apprentices

News, Young people

Minimum wage makes 16-year-old apprentices too pricey to employ

With apprenticeship starts for young people at historic lows, it’s time to consider that well-intentioned policy decisions may have stripped teenagers of opportunities

Opinion

Three pathways, one goal: Getting young people back on track

Our phased transition to new qualifications will provide the certainty providers need, while ensuring no young person falls through the cracks

Opinion, Young people