My name is Lauren Smithers and I've recently started an apprenticeship as a Marketing Executive for Pearson promoting - apprenticeships! In this unique position I'm going to write regularly about apprenticeships generally and what's it's really like to be an apprentice in 2018.
The introduction of the apprenticeship levy has forced many big employers into a crisis of sorts over their recruitment programmes.
Welcome to part two of our review of apprenticeships in 2017.
Across two parts, we will explore the big themes and issues that emerged in 2017 in the apprenticeship world and also attempt some crystal ball gazing for 2018.
It’s clear what makes higher and degree apprenticeships an attractive option for school leavers. As one student studying for a degree apprenticeship through Pizza Hut put it: ‘It seems too good to be true.’
Starting an apprenticeship programme from scratch is no easy task. It’s not something you can do as a whim or an afterthought, and certainly not something you can do half-heartedly.
The Digital Apprenticeship Service is live! Understand the background to this important new apprenticeship tool for employers and learn how to setup your account.
The breakneck pace of iterative changes in the apprenticeships system has left many – from levy-paying giants with big HR teams to the smallest of small business owners – confused about many aspects of the process.
In this insightful interview, Graham Howe offers some hints and tips for hiring apprentices.