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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

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

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

Maximizing B-BBEE Points Through Absorption: What You Need to Know. Did you know that your organisation can earn bonus points on the #BBBEE scorecard by creating meaningful, long-term employment opportunities? Absorption, as defined by the B-BBEE Codes, offers up to five bonus points under the Skills Development element. This is achieved by absorbing black learners, interns, or apprentices into permanent roles after they successfully complete their programs. In our latest blog article, Cherise Goeveija breaks down everything you need to know about absorption: what it means, how it’s calculated, and the documentation required to claim these points. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dhww5PtF and discover how to align compliance with impactful outcomes. If you'd like to learn more, contact us at info@elevateadvisory.co.za #BEECompliance #SkillsDevelopment #TransformationStrategy #Absorption #EmploymentOpportunities #BBBEEPoints #SouthAfrica #Business

✨ 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! 💼

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

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

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! 😎

Oxford Brookes University has risen 31 places in the People & Planet League tables, now placed 22 out of 149 UK universities in this independent league table by a student network. 🙌 Outstanding achievements across auditing, staff and engagement initiatives. Positive momentum leads to further positive impact - and I look forward to what 2025 can bring across the sector in #ethical careers. People and Planet's ratings are based on: ✅An active and publicly available ethical careers policy ✅Commitment to Screen Out Specific Sectors ✅Transparency and Accountability University of Bedfordshire scored 95% on ethical careers - and was ranked 1st overall. They are trailbazing in a policy commitment to ethical considerations in "activity including the sourcing of work-based and workplace learning and employment opportunities for students and graduates through activities such as careers fairs, curriculum involvement, volunteering, and student and graduate work-based learning". 🙌 (link in comments) ⬇️ To further our positive impact, we are fortunate to collaborate with Oli Coles, co-founder of Windō and Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Brookes Business School. Windō "makes it easy to access, digest and compare the progress and plans that employers are making to be more sustainable, all in one place". 💡💚 For example, through PRME UK & Ireland Chapter interest group on 'Employability, Sustainability and Jobs of the Future', we are collaborating with Oli and several educators and career service professionals across universities on a nationwide study into the supply of and demand for placement, internship, and graduate roles that involve “sustainability”. See the information flyer in the comments below ⬇️⬇️. Dr Jonathan Louw MCIPD SFHEA, Euan McCall Onwards and upwards for 2025! #togetherforthesdgs #sdgcareerstories #greenskills #greentalent

🔄 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