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Colleges should be rewarded for specialisation, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said. In its report A better off Britain: improving lives and making growth work for everyone, published today, the employer body also called for more learners to complete level four apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. John Cridland (pictured), director general of the CBI […]
News
Apprenticeships for 14 to 16-year-olds should make a comeback, sector experts have told MPs. All eight witnesses appearing before the House of Commons Education Select Committee hearing last week agreed a return for the programme could help prepare young people for the workplace and further training before turning 16. The young apprenticeship, which consisted of […]
One of these three former learners will be crowned apprentice champion of the year at the Skills Show in Birmingham on Thursday (November 13). Ashley Terron, Kate Mooney and Michael Johnson are all contenders to be recognised as the person who has made the biggest contribution to promoting apprenticeships at the National Apprenticeship Awards. All […]
Business Secretary Vince Cable has admitted that continuing with controversial plans to demand employer cash contributions for apprenticeships would be “difficult”. In an exclusive interview with FE Week following an Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) reception at the House of Commons on Tuesday, Dr Cable indicated it was unlikely the reforms would go ahead as currently […]
Managing a national training company brings a great deal of variety to my daily workload. However, this time of the year many of my hours are spent working on our exhibition stands at the various trade shows we attend. So in the past few weeks I’ve been at Earls Court for the Restaurant Show, Olympia […]
Opinion
New vocational routes into the legal profession have been opened up after a partnership between FE colleges and a sector university was launched. Five FE colleges have teamed up with the University of Law (ULaw) to offer intermediate, advanced and higher apprenticeships in legal services, including one programme which allows learners to become solicitors within […]
The United States (US) Secretary of Labour Thomas Perez learned about British vocational training at Westminster Kingsway College. Mr Perez, who is responsible for US government legislation on apprenticeships, visited the college as part of a Europe-wide tour of FE providers. He heard a talk about how FE works in this country, with particular focus […]
Bulletin
Employers and training providers have been invited to enter their apprentice teams for the 2015 Brathay Challenge — a gruelling annual test of mental and physical stamina. The competition, now in its fourth year, tests teambuilding, leadership, fundraising, logistical and communications skills through a series of work-related challenges. Regional heats will be held from January […]
The future of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has been brought into question with Education Funding Agency (EFA) chief Peter Lauener taking on the running of both bodies in a move hailed by sector leaders as heralding a more “joined-up” approach. Current EFA chief executive Mr Lauener replaces SFA interim boss Keith Smith from today, […]
