On Monday, the Lords Industry and Regulators Committee held its first evidence session for the Skills for the Future: Apprenticeships and Training inquiry.

They focused on the completion rates of apprenticeships, the role of businesses & the apprenticeship levy and #futureskills

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Our partner BT Group has published research revealing gender bias and a lack of encouragement are stopping school girls from entering careers in tech!
#WomeninSTEM #skillsgap

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As part of Ofsted’ #biglisten they will hear from training providers.

Kerry Boffey, CEO of ALIN & founder of Fellowship of Inspection Nominees highlights that training providers want inspections to reflect the strengths of the sector.

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Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on #apprenticeships last week, Stephen Evans called for wider changes to the apprenticeship system.

Our recent work with The St Martin's Group looked at how we can better support apprenticeship employers: learningandwork.org.uk/resources/rese… 📑

Last week was #NationalCareersWeek ; we spoke to our partner UCAS about how they are expanding their system to feature both undergraduate and apprenticeship routes on their platform.

This is a vital step towards parity in the system. #NCW2024
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Last week’s #springbudget saw:

💥£1.8bn of investment to improve public sector productivity
💥Level 2 devolution deals for Surrey, Warwickshire & Buckinghamshire councils
💥A move to a level 4 devolution deal for the North East Combined Mayoral Authority
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Last month, we published our report: Enabling Better Outcomes: A Wider view of Apprenticeship Success.

Our Director of Engagement wrote in FE Week about what employers need to drive successful completions.

Read how to create a system that supports this:

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Earlier this month, our Engagement Director, Emily Rock, wrote about what #apprentices need to help improve completions and outcomes:

📈 more networking opportunities
👨🏻‍🏫 more mentorship
💬 improved communication

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During #NAW2024 we’re reflecting on what makes a successful apprenticeship.

Our recent research with Learning and Work Institute looked at what employers need to help them support their apprentices in completing their programmes.

#skills forlife #apprenticeships #skills
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Jane got involved with IfATE as a trailblazer chair and is now on the board of directors!

Hear about why she got involved in shaping skills training.

#ShapingSkillsTraining #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife

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Apprenticeships widen opportunities for people from all backgrounds and in underserved geographical areas to join the NHS workforce, making the NHS a more inclusive place to work. Find out more about the benefits of apprentices orlo.uk/R7FKn #NAW2024 #NHSLTWP

During #NAW2024 we’re looking at how vital apprenticeships are to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

The plan means 1 in 6 clinical training places will be offered as #apprenticeships by 2028.

We spoke to Jane Hadfield RN MSc in June to discuss
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This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek team Babington has been out and about supporting some of our fantastic employers as they raise awareness of all things #apprenticeships ! 🧡

A big thanks to Boots, Novuna, and Experian Experts UK for having us 👏👏👏

#NAW2024 #SkillsForLife

🗣Emily Rock (Austin), CEO Association of Apprentice and Engagement Director, The The St Martin's Group discusses

What apprentices need and how we can support them more!
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Over the weekend, the Government announced plans to introduce the Teaching Degree #Apprenticeship for non-graduates.

@educationgov hopes this will encourage more people to have a career change & enter the profession, as well as help teaching assistants progress.

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📣 It's #NAW2024 📣 This year's National Apprenticeship Week starts today & runs all the way through to the 11th February!

We've got lots of activity planned throughout the week as we showcase all things #apprenticeships . Find out more 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H07lLh50 #SkillsForLife