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The term ‘apprenticeship’ will be protected in law, the government has announced today (14 June 2015).
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England is at its lowest for a decade.
New figures show that the number of people taking part in apprenticeships and traineeships is on the increase.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Bidders for major government infrastructure projects will have to provide evidence of their commitment to developing skills.
Figures show 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) at lowest level since comparable records began in 2011.
Social media drive during English Tourism Week launched to champion careers in the sector.
More than 90% of 16- and 17-year-olds were actively participating in education, employment or training at the end of December
Hundreds more top employers have joined the government’s successful Trailblazers programme to design high quality apprenticeships.
New report reveals high satisfaction rate, with majority of young people, employers and providers happy with quality of traineeships.
Letter from Nick Boles, Minister for Skills and Equalities, sent to all colleges in March 2015, updating them on the FE reform programme.
Young people not in education, employment or training has fallen by almost 150,000 since same period in 2010.
The government announces 2 new employer-led pilot projects which will open up new routes into engineering for women.
Government welcomes figures showing that the number of young people taking part in apprenticeships and traineeships continues to rise.
Government is joining forces with industry to invest in the tunnelling and underground construction skills that will allow the sector to grow.
International experts gathered to compare how leading economies were supporting their workforces with the skills needed to secure employment.
Government publishes the response to The Future of Apprenticeships in England: Funding Reform Technical Consultation.
According to government estimates the value of retail sales in 2014 are forecast to be at an all-time high for the UK.
From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.
The government has today (11 December 2014) responded to an inquiry into adult English and maths skills with a short film.
New report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows jobs both old and new are set to be Careers of the Future.
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