Stuart Duffey FIEP CEC’s Post

scrapping funding for level 7 apprenticeships would have far reaching disastrous consequences for Industry. This blended offering of academic learning and real world experience is invaluable, removing access to this funding would undermine this work based learning model which is proven to be effective for developing adaptable industry ready talent.

For Conservation a level 7 apprenticeship is most likely to open doors to work. I an still not quite sure we have the delivery model right in the UK but there is no doubt that gaining experience and education side by side makes for a fantastic learning experience and work ready staff at the end of it. Why not listen to the latest C-word podcast which is on apprenticeships! https://lnkd.in/euKKKWW8 Jenny Mathiasson Phedra Komodromou Kloe Rumsey

Great news for small business and potential fresh talent after government announcement to create 20,000 more apprenticeships with plans to fully fund training for young people and cut red tape for small businesses. #apprenticeships #newtalent #growyourcareer #growyourbusiness

Drops or rises are rarely down to a funding band alone and three other aspects need to be considered: - were enough employers offering apprenticeships? The biggest influence on demand is whether employers are hiring (if entry level posts ) and if so are looking for skilled people or prepared to hire and develop. No jobs on offer equals no apprenticeship opportunities - were enough learners interested in those roles and occupations and/or were they aware of the demand. Learners cannot be forced to choose professions so that must be a natural connection - were enough providers and EPAOs left in the market and offering those standards. If supply side falls away so will take up. Increase in funding might help here but not with the first two categories as the employer and learner see no benefit from that Would be useful to know some of that detail behind the headlines

Have you checked out this article by Jill Whittaker OBE FCA FRSA FIH FBII: Election priorities: Fixing the Apprenticeship Levy https://lnkd.in/e2NzhR8S #GeneralElection #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeshipLevy #Skills #ModularApprenticeships

Want to learn how the Co-op is making the most of #ApprenticeshipLevy share services? 🤝📈 Check out this insightful article on FE News featuring Claire Costello, Co-op's Chief of People and Inclusion Officer. She shares valuable insights on levy sharing and discusses the Co-op's own Levy Share service. 🎓💡 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dQWNGnfr Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover how your organisation can benefit from apprenticeship levy sharing! Out of interest, how do you share or engage with #ApprenticeshipLevyTransfers? 🌟 #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeshipLevy #LevyTransfer #LevySharingIsCaring

📢 Calling all Employers 📢 As you may have seen the Government has announced changes to help boost apprenticeships, support businesses and create more opportunities for young people! One key point from the changes include: ◾ Fully funding training costs for new apprentices aged 16 to 21 hired by small or medium sized companies (SMEs) To read more on the changes and to see how they could benefit you click the link below 👇 https://buff.ly/3TkA4ju #apprenticeships #SMEs #Employers

Government's apprenticeship scheme gains traction with increased industry participation and emphasis on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) officials cite various factors for the sharp jump. Read more at: https://ow.ly/rRgM50Sf1V4 #Apprenticeship | #Government | #SkillDevelopment | #DBT | #Industry | #MSDE | #TPCI

Massachusetts just scored over $1M to boost Registered Apprenticeship programs, a win-win for job seekers and businesses. This investment will help build a stronger workforce in emerging industries, providing hands-on training and career growth. Apprenticeships are game changers, opening doors to high-paying jobs while closing the skills gap. Why is it so crucial to invest in these programs now? #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeships #EconomicGrowth

An interesting article in FE Weekly about how, according to the Learning and Work Institute the current apprenticeship levy should evolve in to a “flex and match” skills levy that allows employers to spend part of their money on non-apprenticeship training – but only if they invest as much in apprenticeships for young people.  What do you think? https://buff.ly/4ccS1bd #apprenticeships #apprenticeshiplevy #learninganddevelopment #L&D