Making Apprenticeships Work In SMEs
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Tag: Apprenticeship
Britain has never needed a strong apprenticeship system so badly
By Jan Cavelle
With the first week in March marking National Apprenticeship Week 2018, serial entrepreneur Jan Cavelle identifies why Britain has never needed a super-strong apprenticeship system so badly, and why it should follow France’s lead.
I stand by the fact my apprenticeship was my vehicle to success
Whenever anyone asks me about my past, I praise my apprenticeship as my vehicle to success. It’s no surprise then that I couldn?t be happier that the Apprenticeship Levy has been launched.
Charlie Mullins: New sales are great, but customer service makes a business
With Theresa May saying the UK now has to “make its own way”, British businesses must put customer service at the forefront to get ahead of competition.
How rural businesses can benefit from apprenticeship schemes
By David Milner
Apprenticeships have experienced a renaissance in recent years. This group is rapidly closing the gap on their university counterparts in terms of employability, while having a significant impact on businesses’ futures.
Funding for apprenticeships unveiled but question marks remain over the new levy system
The government has announced its proposals for how the new funding arrangements for apprenticeships will work. The plans detail, for the first time, what proportion of the cost of training would be borne by businesses.
Enterprise tsar Lord Sugar shunned Labour for a role with Cameron and the Conservatives
Lord Sugar has been named enterprise tsar, but it’s not the first time he finds himself with that job description. In fact, he ended up taking his role with him after quitting Labour and joining the rival Conservative Party.
How apprenticeships compare to education
By Phil Hitchox
While many still ponder whether to hire a graduate or implement an apprenticeship scheme, we asked Phil Hitchox, director of commercial and business development at First4Skills, on his thoughts on how the two options compare.
National Apprenticeship Week: It’s not too late for small businesses to get involved
By Tracy Ewen
National Apprenticeship Week offers the chance for small business bosses to consider implementing a scheme of their own. But since the announcement of the National Living Wage and the apprenticeship levy, many SMEs are concerned about taking the leap.
Getting right balance of age and experience is a big challenge for bosses
Even for medium-sized firms that have the luxury of a dedicated personnel department, one of the things that keeps entrepreneurs awake at night is how they can maintain a workforce that delivers on their vision for the enterprise.