As thousands across the country await their GCSE results this week, new analysis has revealed a stark ‘destinations gap’ - with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds more than twice as likely as their wealthier peers to not be in sustained work or education five years after completing their exams. Analysis of
Apprenticeship
Aligning to schools’ needs, the Liverpool School Sports Partnership (LSSP) apprenticeship programme has been hugely successful giving schools additional man power and increasing opportunities for young people to engage in activities in curriculum and extra-curricular time. Apprentices are positive role models, “An extra pair of hands” to support staff and
Polling published last year found that nine out of ten businesses that hire ex-offenders say they are reliable, good at their job, punctual and trustworthy, the government has announced. Currently prisoners are unable to take advantage of apprenticeships, which would give them access to gold-standard training so they can gain the
New flexible apprenticeships will soon be available to create opportunities for more people to earn while they learn in industries that boost the economy the government has announced. Up to 1,500 apprentices will be recruited on the government’s new flexi-job apprenticeship scheme, which will allow people to complete short placements across
Wirral Met College is helping university graduates secure real-world work experience through its apprenticeship programme, to help bridge the skills gap. This week marks National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February) and Wirral Met College are highlighting that apprenticeships are not just for school leavers. Wirral Met offers apprenticeships in partnership with over 500