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It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we salute the skilled trades workers who got their careers started with an apprenticeship, and the employers who recognize the importance of these invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. With the help of these employers and the young men and women they train, the skilled labor gap can continue to close! #constructionready #constructionindustry #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #constructioneducation #handsonlearning 

Investing in apprenticeships for young workers to gain experience is crucial in today’s world. That’s why we are uplifting the @USDOL Employment and Training Administrations Federal Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for everyone ages 16-24. https://lnkd.in/gH8T97vS

Denise- great article. I’d like to connect and discuss how BPI can support this model

⬇️ Apprenticeship starts in Bristol have fallen by more than one fifth in the past decade according to new research, reports Charlie Watts for BristolWorld. 🔎 An investigation by the House of Commons Library found that 760 fewer apprenticeships enrolled in programmes last year than in 2012/3, a 22 per cent decline. 🎙️ Bristol MP Karin Smyth laid some blame at the feet of the Apprenticeship Levy, suggesting that it has "deprived students from disadvantaged backgrounds of the chance to learn vital skills". Her comments follow recent calls for the levy to be restructured, with funds diverted from higher level apprenticeships for older employees to programmes aimed at training young people on the lowest rungs of the employment ladder. #bristol #apprenticeships #houseofcommons https://lnkd.in/e3YrNAf2

Happy Saturday! Here are five fun facts from Apprenticeships.scot to round off Scottish Apprenticeship Week now the weekend is here! 😄💜 💜 83% of employers in Scotland report improvement in productivity as a result of employing an apprentice. 💜 Currently, there are almost 40,000 apprentices in training in Scotland. 💜 91% of apprentices in Scotland remain in work and employment after they have completed their apprenticeship. 💜 Over 80% of apprentice employers in Scotland pay their apprentices at least the real living wage (as a minimum). 💜£100m of public investment in Scottish apprenticeships generates roughly £450m returned in tax. Read more facts about Scottish Apprenticeships here: tinyurl.com/y4u5t3ru Interested in exploring an apprenticeship through NESCol? Visit here: tinyurl.com/3bf4t4c6 #NESCol #ScotAppWeek24

New Report Calls for Action to Reclaim Apprenticeships for Young People A recent report from CIPD and Youth Futures Foundation sheds light on the need to prioritise apprenticeships for young people and reevaluate the skills levy to enhance training opportunities across various industries. The report suggests that the majority of employers are in favour of using apprenticeships to facilitate young people's entry into the workforce. However, survey findings show that current levy structure encourages employers to rebrand training for current staff, as apprenticeships to benefit from funding, thereby undermining the original intent of supporting young talent. The findings further call for proactive measures to reclaim apprenticeships for young people and improve social mobility, aligning with the broader goal of empowering young individuals to access meaningful employment opportunities. The full insights can be accessed through the CIPD and Youth Futures Foundation's official channels. https://lnkd.in/eyFUHp3P

📢 New Report: The State of Apprenticeships in California Workforce development professionals, this is a must-read! California Community Colleges have just released an insightful report, "The State of Apprenticeships in California: Growth and Learnings from the Golden State." Key highlights: - A significant rise in registered apprenticeships (+11%) since 2018. - Massive growth in sectors like manufacturing (473%), healthcare (400%), and IT (45%). - Strategic initiatives like the California Apprenticeship Initiative and Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant are breaking barriers and providing pathways to high-demand jobs. With Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal to serve 500,000 apprentices by 2029, the report outlines practical recommendations for scaling apprenticeships and strengthening employer partnerships. Read the full report: https://smpl.is/9mv19 #WorkforceDevelopment #Apprenticeships

Ajs Training Apprenticeship Provider Recruiting the Next Generation To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, Build UK has published the results of its latest survey of members to understand current employment trends in the industry, particularly in relation to apprentices and other new entrants. 'Recruiting the Next Generation', supported by CITB, reveals 92% of Contractor members and 61% of Specialist Contractors directly employ apprentices. On average, 85% of apprentices employed by members successfully complete their apprenticeship, which is significantly higher than the target of 67% set by Government for all apprenticeships by 2025.

First up on our apprenticeship overhaul deep dive: develop vital skills 💡🛠 The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships. The government says these new apprenticeships will give young people a route in to careers in critical sectors, enabling them to earn a wage whilst developing vital skills. The new levy will also allow funding for shorter apprenticeships, giving learners and employers greater flexibility over their training than under the existing system – where apprenticeships must run for at least 12 months. The training eligible for funding under the new levy will develop over time, informed by Skills England's assessment of priority skills needs, the government adds. The Department for Education will set out further details on the scope of the offer and how it will be accessed in due course. #apprenticeships #ukbusinessowner #chesterbusiness

The government has announced significant changes to the UK’s apprenticeship system with the introduction of a new Growth and Skills Levy, set to replace the existing Apprenticeship Levy. This new levy, which includes foundation apprenticeships, aims to tackle Britain’s chronic skills shortages—a problem that has seen job vacancies caused by skills gaps more than double in the past decade, from 16% in 2011 to 36% in 2022, according to the Resolution Foundation. Find out more in our articles: https://buff.ly/3NvYSCF https://buff.ly/3NaOPT9 #SkillsGap #Apprenticeships #GrowthAndSkillsLevy #BusinessNews