2011

Here are some links to press coverage of Apprenticeships and member activity in 2011.

December 2011
Wed, 21 FE Week
‘Update on apprenticeship inquiry’
Tues, 20 Personnel Today
‘Government unveils measures to improve quality of apprenticeships’
Mon, 19 FE News
‘All 16 – 18 Apprenticeships to last at least one year’ – John Hayes announcement
Fri, 16 7th Space
'UK: Government sets out strategy for helping young people access education, training and work'
Wed, 14 Fresh Business Thinking
‘Mayor calls on London business to help drive down youth unemployment'
Sat, 10 Wells People
‘Recession proofed: how did Mulberry make its millions?’
Fri, 9 Guardian
‘Apprenticeships: the long and short of learning a trade’
Fri, 9 Guardian Careers Blog
‘Can higher apprenticeships fill STEM skills gaps?’ 
Thurs, 1 Personnel Today
‘How can employers make apprenticeships work?’
Thurs, 1 Daily Telegraph
‘Cable unveils 19,000 degree-level apprenticeships’
November 2011
Tues, 22 Training Zone
‘Engineering and manufacturing welcome latest government skills support for business’
Thurs, 17 Telegraph
‘Businesses to bid for £250m apprenticeship funding’
Wed, 16 Telegraph
‘How apprentices reached the top of Britain’s boardrooms’
Wed, 16 BIS
‘Apprenticeships: Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms’
Tues, 15 7th Space
‘Hayes sets out further freedoms for FE’
Mon, 14 London.gov.uk
‘Boris launches culture squad 2012 – new apprentice producers scheme’
October 2011
Mon, 31 Guardian
‘A vocational skills legacy for the UK’
Mon, 10 Daily Telegraph
'The motor industry apprentice: you’re hired.'
Mon, 10 The Manufacturer
'Far East dominates at WorldSkills 2011.'
Thu, 06 BIS
'£20 million investment in skills for growth.'
Wed, 05 The Manufacturer
'Semta lauded as WorldSkills London 2011 kicks off.'
Wed, 05 Daily Telegraph
'David Cameron pleads with firms to offer more apprenticeships.'
Tue, 04 The Guardian
'Conservative Conference: Willetts urges youngsters to take up apprenticeships.'
Mon, 03 Director Magazine
'Absolute beginners.'
September 2011
Fri, 30 Lantra
'Additional Funding for female apprentices.'
Wed, 28 Evening Standard
'Georgina's engineering gamble pays off'
Sat, 24 The Guardian
'The skills for business - career skills - apprenticeships.'
Sat, 24 The Guardian
'Apprenticeships : earn while you learn.
Tue, 20 Computer Weekly
'The IT Apprentice - How technology internships bring niche skills to industry
Tue, 20 The Guardian
'One in four young people get no career advice, survey shows.'
Tue, 20 Computer Weekly
'The IT Apprentice: How technology internships bring niche skills to industry.'
Mon, 19 Computer Weekly
'Visa Europe opens its doors to IT trainees on Higher Apprenticeship.'
Wed, 14 Evening Standard
'2,000 apprentice posts offer new hope to young.'
Mon, 12 Travel Weekly
'Firms must train to plug skills gaps, says People 1st.'
Fri, 09 Recruiter
'The apprentice you're hired.' Stuart Britton of RDL Corporation
Fri, 09 FE Week
‘City & Guilds allocated more than £8 million for 25,000 Asda apprentices.’
Wed, 07 London loves Business
'Apprenticeships made easier for London businesses.'
Tue, 06 ePolitix
'New measures to help employers take on apprentices.'
Mon, 05 The Guardian
'Going for gold in floristry at the skills 'Olympics'.
Mon, 05 Retail Gazette
'Government backs Next's new apprenticeship scheme.'
Fri, 02 Professional Engineering
'3 BAE apprentices set to compete on a world stage.'
Thu, 01 HR Magazine
'Employers must push the benefits of apprenticeship schemes to GCSE students, says AELP.'
August 2011
Tue, 16 The Guardian
'Are you getting the best careers advice?' WorldSkills - Bentley Motors' 
Tue, 16  H & V News
'Apprenticeship plea to contractors.' 
Fri, 12  TES FE Focus
'JCB chairman tops list of wealthiest ex-apprentices.' 
Tue, 09  UK Skills
'Britain's skillionaires revealed.' City & Guilds vocational rich list 2011.
July 2011
Thu, 28 NCE
'New apprenticeships to include unpaid trial period.'
Tue, 26 The Guardian
'WorldSkills London 2011'
Tue, 26 BBC News
'Vauxhall re-introduce apprenticeships at Ellesmere Port.'
Mon, 25 Auto Channel
'David Cameron visits Apprentices and Graduates at Jaguar Land Rover's Global HQ.'
Sun, 24 The Grocer
'Apprenticeships: Get in the hiring line.'
Fri, 22 The Engineer
'Cogent projects attract government funding.'
Mon, 11 Engineering Apprentice
'Campaign urges companies to take on an apprentice.'
Mon, 11 Fresh Business Thinking
'UK and Chinese Government sign bilateral agreement on vocational education.'
Thu, 07 Engineering Apprentice
'Transfer to higher engineering skills.'
Wed, 06 Heating and Ventilating.net
'Take pride in apprenticeships urges SummitSkills.'
Wed, 06 Computer Weekly
'Capgemini launches software development apprenticeships to secure future workforce.'
Wed, 06 People Management
'UK Set for half a million apprenticeships says minister.'
Tue, 05 Mayor of London
'28,000 Apprenticeships in London as campaign hits target three months early.'
Fri, 01 The Manufacturer
'Royal tribute for Team UK.' BAE Systems
Fri, 01 TES FE Focus
'Hayes aims for half a million apprentices.'
Fri, 01 Engineering Apprentice
'Bentley Motors sings praises of apprentices.'
Fri, 01 BBC News
'Luton's Vauxhall Motors announces new apprentice scheme.'
June 2011
Thu, 30 The Manufacturer
Apprenticeship Awards 2011
Thu, 30 City & Guilds
'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers'
Thu, 30 Engineering Apprentice
'National Apprenticeship Awards honour employers and learners.'
Wed, 29 City & Guilds - Apprenticeship Employers
'Million Extra - Extra recognition for Apprenticeship employers.'
Tue, 28 HR Magazine
HR excellence awards 2011- Best workplace diversity strategy - Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Apprenticeship scheme.'
Mon, 27 UK Skills
'Team UK announced for WorldSkills London 2011' including BAE Systems and RAF former apprentices
Fri, 24 ILM
'Government exceeds apprenticeship target.'
Tue, 21 The Manufacturer
'Minister awaits WorldSkills legacy.'
Wed, 15 Recruiter
'Age old problem for apprenticeships.' Employer Forum on Age round table - BT
Tue, 14 Computing
'Coop offer IT apprenticeships as part of £9 billion academy.'
Thu, 09 Engineering Apprentice
'Minister to attend apprenticeship workshops - EEF and Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network host event
Fri, 03 Daily Telegraph
'Half of pupils need to learn covational trade at 16.'
Thu, 02 Music Week
'Live Nation and Festival republic allow students glimpse backstage.'
Thu, 02 The Guardian
'Does a business need to be a social enterprise to be socially responsible?'
Wed, 01 SMMT
'Bentley apprentice the best in the north west.'
May 2011
Tue, 31 The Manufacturer
'Better business sense for apprentices.'
Mon, 30 Eat Out Magazine
'Hospitality businesses reminded to switch to new apprenticeships.'
Fri, 27 TES FE Focus
'Gove accused of retreat on careers advice pledge.'
Fri, 27 HR Magazine
'Attracting talent for the future.'
Thu, 26 The Economist
'Restraining training.' Bureaucracy is discouraging businesses from taking on apprentices.
Tue, 24 HR Magazine
'Vince Cable helps launch WorldSkills vocational skills competition.'
Mon, 23 Engineering Apprentice
'Higher apprenticeship numbers will double under Semta plan.'
Mon, 23 This is Bristol
'How apprentices can help your business succeed.'
Fri, 20 BBC News
'Chelsea Flower Show garden holds medal hopes for Leeds' - apprentices
Thu, 19 NE Business
'NAS chief tells of his delight at fantastic response to campaign.'
Thu, 19 The Manufacturer
'Apprenticeship Ambition'
Thu, 19 Fresh Business Thinking
'Mayor creates 2,000 jobs and training opportunities.'
Wed, 18 The Independent
'University entry system attacked.' David Willetts - Universities Minister
Tue, 17 Rail
'UK's Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy topped out.'
Mon, 16 FE News
'Sugar-coated opportunity to push apprenticeships.'
Fri, 13 FE News
'Big Society receives £2.25 M Adult & Community Learning Fund.'
Thu, 12 The Manufacturer
'Only 7% of new apprenticeship starts are in engineering.'
Thu, 12 ePolitix
'Coalition launches £60m youth job drive.'
Thu, 12 DfE Response to Wolf Report
Government response to review of vocational education - The Wolf Report.
Mon, 09 CBI Education & Skills Survey 2011
'Poor standards of English and Maths among school leavers could hinder growth.'
Wed, 04 RDL Corporation
'SEC finalist in Apprenticeship Awards - London region'
April 2011
Fri, 22 Optician
'Boots employees first to take apprenticeship.'

 

 

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