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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We've just wrapped up our interview with the team at CSR Scientific Training about the Apprentice Decent Wage Pledge. ✨ This initiative is more than a commitment; it's a bold step towards securing the future of our workforce and ensuring sustainable growth for UK businesses.🏢 Why is this pledge a game-changer for UK businesses and apprentices alike? By choosing to #BackTheFuture this year, companies are not only investing in the skills and ambitions of apprentices but also setting a benchmark for equality, diversity, and economic stability in all UK business sectors. 📈 It's about making a statement that goes beyond profits - valuing people, their growth, and their contributions to the business ecosystem. In the interview, delve into the 'Why' CSR decided to back this movement and uncover why deciding to Back the Future is not just important but essential for businesses across the UK. ✨ Your support can light up a path for countless aspiring, returning, career-changing talents, shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all. 💼🌱 Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eM-WrgPy #ApprenticeDecentWagePledge #BackTheFuture #CSR #UKBusiness #SustainableGrowth #InclusiveFuture #Interview #Apprenticeships #Apprentice #ADWP

By choosing to #BackTheFuture this year, companies are not only investing in the skills and ambitions of apprentices but also setting a benchmark for equality, diversity, and economic stability in all UK business sectors. 📈 It's about making a statement that goes beyond profits - valuing people, their growth, and their contributions to the business ecosystem. In our interview with Apprentice Decent Wage Pledge we delve into why CSR decided to back this movement and discuss why deciding to Back the Future is not just important but essential for businesses across the UK. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eM-WrgPy #ApprenticeDecentWagePledge #BackTheFuture #CSR #UKBusiness #SustainableGrowth #InclusiveFuture #Interview #Apprenticeships #Apprentice #ADWP

The new Growth and Skills Levy must end the 'cycle of policy failure' in addressing Britain's chronic skills shortages, according to the government thinktank Resolution Foundation, urging the government to get its design and implementation right if it is to boost the number of apprenticeships after years of decline and ensure that the Levy funds go to young people who need it most. The Foundation says that Britain's chronic skills shortages are underlined by the fact that the share of job vacancies caused by firms finding it hard to recruit people with the right skills or qualifications has more than doubled over the past decade from 16% in 2011 to 36% in 2022. Are you finding it hard to recruit the right staff for your business? https://lnkd.in/eqxW4RyS #accountants #apprenticeships #sussex #business

With payroll employment at a high, could an apprentice be an alternative option when recruiting? As an employer, recruiting an apprentice can come with many benefits from attracting highly engaged apprentices to salary savings and government incentives. I can point you in the right direction if you are weighing up your options for your next hire. HBTC - Apprenticeships | Training | Recruitment Solutions Find out everything you need to know including the benefits and process of recruiting an apprentice; https://lnkd.in/eBBaAM-e louise@hbtc.co.uk

📊 Labour's First Budget in 15 Years - Key Skills & Apprenticeship Updates 🔍Major changes ahead for apprenticeship delivery and employment costs Key announcements summarised in this FE Week article (https://lnkd.in/emJ86jfh): ▪️ £300m additional investment for FE sector ▪️ 18% rise in apprentice minimum wage to £7.55/hour ▪️ National Insurance contribution increase of 1.2% from April 2025 ▪️ £40m for new shorter and foundation apprenticeships 🚨 Employer Impact Alert: Industry leaders are expressing concerns about SME apprenticeship recruitment. "Workers deserve to be paid the fair rate for the job, but without adequate support for businesses this might make SMEs hesitant to hire apprentices," warns Dale Walker, Director of Education at Apprentify. David Smith, CEO of Lifetime, highlights that changes to NIC threshold, minimum wage rises, and strengthened employment rights will cause "continuing instability" for employers in care, retail, and hospitality sectors. 💡 Looking Ahead: ▪️ New foundation apprenticeships will offer paid training opportunities ▪️ Reforms to apprenticeship levy coming with 'growth and skills levy' ▪️ £240m 'Get Britain Working' initiative launching soon 📝 For employers, these changes present both opportunities and challenges. While investment in skills is increasing, rising costs may impact apprenticeship engagement, particularly among smaller businesses. #LabourBudget #Apprenticeships #Skills #EarnandLearn #Employment #FutureOfWork

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It is hard to go a day without a new report or a warning call from business leaders on the skills gap across the UK. As the skills demanded by employers and those possessed by job seekers has widened, just about everybody is alert to the significant challenge this presents to the nation’s economic growth and prosperity. That is also why this National Apprenticeship Week is so important: https://lnkd.in/eiA3MVGH

Rant incoming on the laziness and expectations of employers that individuals should be responsible for closing skills gaps in their business! Same old same old story going on for donkey years. I used to work in skills training and we heard this ALL THE TIME. Employers need to come up with a new story and take some responsibility. They rarely wanted / or still want to take people with potential and to train them. Employers mostly still ask for people pretty much doing the same job elsewhere instead of thinking about transferable skills or taking people from different sectors. They still mainly prioritise linear career paths. Sure apprenticeship route is great and all but not everything can and should be an apprentice. If organisations have skills gaps they need to step up and contribute to closing it instead of pushing it mostly back on individuals to go and get the training that will help THEIR ORGANISATION.

Fuel Business Growth: The ROI of Apprentices 📈 Investing in apprenticeships isn’t just beneficial for individuals; it’s a smart move for businesses too! Here’s why you should consider hiring an apprentice: 💰 Cost-Effectiveness: With the UK government funding 95% of training costs for non-levy employers, upskilling your workforce has never been more affordable! (Source: Standout CV) 📈 Increased Productivity: On average, apprentices generate an impressive £33,759 in revenue per year for their employers. (Source: Standout CV) 🔄 Long-Term Employment: About 60% of apprentices remain with the same employer post-training, ensuring long-term retention benefits. (Source: Standout CV & Multiverse x Involve) 📊 High ROI: For every £1 spent on apprenticeships, the UK economy gains £21—showcasing the significant value of this investment! (Source: Gov.uk) 🌍 Boost to the Economy: Apprentices contribute a staggering £550 million annually to the UK economy. (Source: Standout CV) Investing in apprenticeships not only helps your business thrive but also strengthens the economy. Ready to grow your team with apprentices? Contact us at enquiries@junipertraining.co.uk . . . #Apprenticeships #BusinessGrowth #InvestInYourFuture #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #EmployerBenefits #CostEffectiveTraining #BoostProductivity #LongTermRetention #ROI #UpskillYourTeam #EconomicGrowth #FutureOfWork #JuniperTraining #SkillsForSuccess #HireAnApprentice

Why providers are struggling to recruit apprentices. Employer led is the way. An anecdote I know but this should never happen and would not have happened less than six years ago…. yesterday I was with the senior partner of a medium sized regional accountancy firm talking about a mutual client. Never miss the opportunity to talk about his business and apprenticeships. Simply asked if he recruited any and the answer was no. (The firm should have been taking at least 20 a year). His rationale was firstly no one rings him, he doesn’t really understand what is involved but the biggest issue he has as a business is recruiting staff. This is where it has all gone wrong. Providers focussed on learners and not generating the vacancies from the employers. This is one of many discussions I have every day and I’m not even in the apprenticeship market any more This is the typical organisation that providers should be actively engaged with.