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Absorption is a win-win: meaningful job creation for learners and bonus points for your B-BBEE scorecard. Find out how in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/dtZ-HFim

Did you know that successful learner absorption can contribute up to five bonus points on your B-BBEE scorecard? Learn how to make it happen.   https://lnkd.in/d7Uhcisk

Earn bonus points, create impact! Our latest article unpacks everything you need to know about absorption for your B-BBEE strategy.   https://lnkd.in/d5PphPS9   #BBBEEPoints #Transformation #SkillsDevelopment

Absorption isn’t just about compliance—it’s about impact. Discover how to claim bonus points on your B-BBEE scorecard while driving meaningful change.   https://lnkd.in/dPZMPuRV   #BBBEEPoints #Transformation #SkillsDevelopment

In conversation with Jonathon Reynolds, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, rachel sylvester at The Times has just highlighted the skills gap and disconnect between the current education system and employment and how labour would tackle this problem. Jonathon responded, stating that education has been one of the longest running policy problems of the last 100 years. Labour have proposed changes to grow the skills levy and he highlighted the work of the LSIPs and the launch of the improved careers provision, including businesses to deliver some of the programme. He would like to see a curriculum that is shaped by business voice and that makes young people aware of their local labour market. Harrison College are already disrupting the education space in Doncaster and already include strategies from the Shadow Secretary of State amongst many more. Our study programme is skills based, taking guidance from our local labour market and identified skills gaps that business have highlighted. We engage with over a network of 80 businesses each year resulting in over 1,000 employer engagements each year, with a cohort of only 60 young people. Our internship programme allows our students to develop vital employability skills in the workplace in a range of sectors, resulting in a destination rate of over 90%. We are already leading change. We are preparing young people for work, not to sit exams. Join the revolution, join our network of businesses - deliver change and life opportunities. #bccconf #education #employability #change Damian Allen Daniel Fell Jade Dyer Michael Peebles Gail Stonier Leanne Hornsby Dame Rachel de Souza Hilary Chapman

✨ Employer Testimonial Highlight ✨ When employing an apprentice through HBTC, we support the employer as much as the apprentice. Check out this review from Jill, whose apprentice has recently achieved with us. Are you ready to discover how an apprentice can help your business thrive? Tap the link in our comments to learn more! 💼

ARE EARLY TALENT TEAMS READY FOR THE (PROBABLE) CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT? We're three weeks from the election, and many unknowns remain. But, we have enough clues to get started – so that's what our Good + Fair Employers Club members will be doing on Wednesday, over a lovely lunch in central London! Our new advisory board member Iain Gallagher (ex-head of early talent at Santander UK) has been studying the party manifestos, and will kick off the day by presenting his insights and recommendations to our G+F members, for deeper discussion. While we don’t have all the details, it looks likely that government-funded #traineeships will return. How can #EarlyTalent teams prepare for that - and what did we learn from last time? (I have thoughts on this myself - having seen 'bad and unfair'(!) employers like Poundland & Dealz use them to take advantage of jobless youngsters, and replace paid workers😫). In addition, changes to the #apprenticeships funding model mean that #recruitment and talent/ #development teams will need to collaborate more closely than ever before. Is your organisation set up for success? (And yes, Iain has looked at all the manifestos, not just Labour's. A shock #election result is hard to imagine, but it’s good to factor in opposing policies. For example, was there *anything* good about the Conservatives’ vision for National Service? Let’s discuss!) It's also likely we'll talk about #DEI, what early talent teams should prioritise when budgets remain tight and teams are slim, and which suppliers provide the best ROI... As well as young people's expectations about the workplace, what's happening at #universities, and whole lot more! Huge thanks to Iain for preparing these materials, and to all our G+F members for participating with openness and enthusiasm. We’re all set for a brilliant day of discussion! PS. The venue has a private roof terrace - so keep your fingers crossed for sunshine! 😎

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and at DNA Awarding we’re proud to be recognised as a Neuroinclusive Awarding Organisation. Ensuring that apprentices not only have access to fair and unbiased End-Point Assessment, but that they are encouraged to shine and achieve their potential.   Did you know that apprentices can apply for reasonable adjustments such as regular breaks or re-worded questions? We can even break down tasks or questions into smaller chunks to make them more manageable. We also ensure that all apprentices meet their Independent End-Point Assessor before their assessment, reducing any anxieties they may have. Speak to us now about how we can support your apprentices: www.dnaawarding.co.uk Collaborative End-Point Assessment…it’s in our DNA #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #ncw2024 #endpointassessment #EPA #apprenticeshipsuccess

🔄 Significant Declines in Non-Trade Apprenticeships and Gender Disparities Highlighted The latest data from NCVER brings some concerning trends to light, especially around the sharp drop in non-trade apprenticeships and persistent gender disparities in vocational training. Despite these challenges, trade roles remain in demand, showing the resilience and importance of skilled trades to Australia’s economy. At Outsource Institute, we’re here to support employers in navigating these shifts. Through flexible, high-quality training solutions in both trade and non-trade sectors, we empower businesses to attract, retain, and upskill a resilient workforce. Employers – let’s connect to explore how our training programs can meet your needs and help build a skilled workforce for a stronger future. #OutsourceInstitute #VocationalTraining #Apprenticeships #NCVER #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsTraining #EmployerSolutions #GenderEquality #SkilledTrades

The 10,000 Interns Foundation urges organisations to rethink hiring practices. The 10,000 Interns Foundation has urged employers to look beyond soft skills from their recruitment processes following findings that it creates a barrier for entry for students who perform adequately when in employment. Check out Linus Uhlig's latest article 👇 https://incm.pub/3B2nLmg #investing #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance