Brexit: Boost or Bomb for Apprenticeships?
Just about everything is being viewed through the Brexit lens at the moment and apprenticeships are no exception.
20% Off-the-Job Training Confusion Puts Apprenticeships at Risk
Confusion over what constitutes ‘off-the-job’ training could be stopping employers from providing apprenticeships. The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is calling for the government to review its rules on apprenticeships off-the-job training requirements. The apprenticeship levy funding scheme went live on the 1st May and means that employers can draw down funds from…
Does the Apprenticeship Levy Increase the North South Divide?
Has the apprenticeship levy brought more prosperity to the UK or has it increased the divide between North and South? As organisations around the country get ready for the levy, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) are predicting that once again it will be London and the South East that benefits the most. The…