We're chuffed to be able to say that over 1,500 people have completed our 2018 IAC annual survey of #apprentices - an amazing effort and over 300 more than 2017! We're just going through the data now - some really interesting findings already jumping out at us!

Well done to all of the apprentices who've made the National Apprenticeship Awards regional finalist lists! gov.uk/government/new…

We're just waiting for a photo of him holding a printout of his voucher, but we're pleased to announce the winner of our £250 IAC survey prize draw... ...iiiiiiis.... Gethin Roberts from Babcock!!! Well in, Gethin! IAC 2018 report to follow :-)

Former apprentice: "I passed the end-point assessment." Employer: "Sound, in you come!"

Very best of luck to everyone getting their #alevelresults today! Remember, there are plenty non-university options - including #apprenticeships, some to degree level! Earn, learn, get your degree, get experience - it's a pretty sweet deal! notgoingtouni.co.uk/apprenticeship…

Not great news for #alevelresultsday2018 - let's see if this goes up next month as A Level students turn to #apprenticeships as an alternative to HE/FE! feweek.co.uk/2018/08/16/mon…

Is a degree #apprenticeship a viable alternative to a 'traditional' degree? feweek.co.uk/2018/08/16/is-…

Welcome Leon - our panel members Alyssa and Ryan will look forward to meeting you :-) #engineering #apprenticeships

On the one hand - this is good for those who value quality over quantity. On the other... we need a new success measure! How about retentions? Or destinations? feweek.co.uk/2018/08/20/gov…

What do you think - should degree apprenticeships be given special treatment? feweek.co.uk/2018/08/22/uva…

Well done to everyone getting #GCSE results today! Remember - you don't have to go on to sixth form if you don't want to. You can do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, get work experience, get paid, get trained and get the best start! ucas.com/alternatives/a…

Never mind the quibble between @halfon4harlowMP and Department for Education over the niceties - #apprenticeship starts are too low and we need to do something about it! feweek.co.uk/2018/08/23/dfe…

Some ace ideas in here from AELP to support the development of #apprenticeships! tes.com/news/11-ways-t…

Missed out on £250 in IAC survey winnings? You can win £20 if you're in Scotland by completing this survey as part of a research project on apprenticeships and career choices! hw.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/ma-background-…

.Rebecca Pow MP with a crucial point in #Parliament yesterday - our 2018 annual report is coming soon & will have a section on parental attitudes to #apprenticeships & how their own children taking that route changes those attitudes!

Well done to Georgia from all of us at the IAC, including our two IfA apprentice panel members :-)

70% respondents to the 2018 IAC annual survey of #apprentices drive to work - 8% of our respondents are driving and spending >£50 a week on their commute. Lot of money on an #apprentice wage, even an #engineering apprentice wage.

New Young Women's Trust research finds most popular policy amongst young people is to increase the minimum wage for apprentices! youngwomenstrust.org/still-a-rich-m…

New The 5% Club research says "according to our members, in key sectors such as #engineering and #construction, higher level #apprenticeships can offer better lifetime earnings than most undergraduate degrees." 5percentclub.org.uk/wp5pc/wp-conte…

Half of young people are now going to university, 20 years after then-PM Tony Blair promised it. Is that a good thing, though? How many of them would be better served doing an apprenticeship? thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/t…