Last chance for L7 #Apprenticeships!

Now that the decision has finally come from government that they are killing L7 apprenticeships from the end of this year it's worth being aware that we are running 'last chance' intakes for both our #SeniorLeader and #CharteredTownPlanner programmes, you can find out more about either of these courses here: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/degree-apprenticeships/employer/our-courses or simply hit me up here and I'll be delighted to help out.

#skills #apprenticeship #MastersDegree #university #training

In the #uk, interested in #skills #apprenticeships and #sustainability? This free, online event could be for you: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-shape-the-future-of-sustainability-skills-tickets-1374198236919?aff=oddtdtcreator

🚀 New Partnership Alert: BIT x Top Notch QA = Tech That Works for Everyone

We’re bringing educated, certified talent with lived experience into real QA environments – creating accessibility wins while giving BIT apprentices the chance to shine, skill up, and make real impact.

🔗 Learn more about what we’re building together: https://blindit.org/bit-x-top-notch-partnership/

#DigitalAccessibility #Apprenticeships #AccessibilityInTech #WorkforceEquity #TeamBIT #TopNotchQA

@RichardJMurphy TBF the Tories also ran a bunch of mad ideas around apprenticeships (even though they got them up and running). #Apprenticeships should be the object lesson in unintended consequences for all politics classes for years to come.

Govt. to private training providers: 'You need to give us a 3yr financial plan.'
(Provider) 'Can we have the rules for how you'll fund us?'
'Hmm. I suppose. But we'll publish them late.'
'Erm, okay. And you'll keep everything the same?' (Govt. waves hands vaguely around #apprenticeships and some new Level 2 stuff). Provider: 'Okay, cool. Here's the plan, fully costed. Phew. That was a lot of work. I'm taking half term off before we approach the Year end. As you know, that's our busiest time and I wouldn't want to put our funding at risk.'

Govt. 'Oh, and we're cutting Level 7 funding. But we won't announce that until midnight on the day after the Bank Holiday during half term.'
'Wait, what? How many people does this impact?'
Govt. '''
'Hello? Who asked for this? How may learners will it remove from the system? You only measure funding for 16-18 and 19-24 year old, so why cap L7 funding at 21? What does that mean where there are high-level skills gaps such as in #AI?'
Govt. ''

'Hello?'

New Network Rail Partnership Means More Young People Apprenticeships http://dlvr.it/TKnN09 #Apprenticeships #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews

New Network Rail Partnership Means More Young People Apprenticeships http://dlvr.it/TKnLZ5 #Apprenticeships #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews

18 year olds given chance to become train drivers http://dlvr.it/TKcHDH #Apprenticeships #GreatBritishRailways #jobs #Network

“HELMETS TO HARDHATS" non-profit connects veterans to federally-approved apprenticeship training programs and careers on nearly 2,000 apprenticeship training facilities across North America.

https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2025/05/03/helmets-to-hardhats-non-profit-connects-veterans-to-federally-approved-apprenticeship-training-programs-and-careers/

#veterans #jobtraining #apprenticeships

Ealing Apprentices Reap Rewards of HS2 Investment http://dlvr.it/TKVK3h #Apprenticeships #HS2 #Network #OldOakCommon

@ChrisMayLA6 Much appreciated, thanks Prof.

Any employer with any sort of sense of purpose (beyond just the bottom line) has an incredible opportunity, through apprenticeships, to drive meaningful & lasting change.

My career has moved from Youth Work, to HE Widening Participation to Apprenticeships, I believe I've done more, for the people I was trying to enable with #apprenticeships than I could have in the first 2.

We see so many 'rough diamonds' shine with the right chances!

@ChrisMayLA6 BTW, anyone who employs people in England and thinks:

'yeah, I could offer #apprenticeships for people from 'non-traditional' backgrounds'

lemme know.

Broadening access to advanced skills development is entirely my bag, I want to work with you.

500th apprentice joins HS2 construction partner http://dlvr.it/TKCnCX #Apprenticeships #HS2 #Network #RailNews

We were commissioned by Youth Futures Foundation to explore the experiences of minority ethnic apprentices. Findings highlight key barriers to participation, including limited awareness and perceptions in the family network, financial challenges, experiences of racism, and regional and sectoral inequalities in apprenticeship access.

Find the full report here: https://natcen.ac.uk/publications/participation-young-people-minority-ethnic-backgrounds-apprenticeships #Apprenticeships #SocialResearch

Assessing the Value of Incomplete University Degrees: Experimental Evidence from HR Recruiters https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:iza:izadps:dp17693&r=&r=lma
"… studying unsuccessfully for a degree directly related to a job can still yield positive returns in terms of #wages compared to activities not focused on formal #humanCapital accumulation, such as working and traveling. However, back of the envelope calculations show that these increases just cover the direct and opportunity costs of studying.
… HR recruiters view years of unsuccessful study without a direct link to a job as “lost” years, offering substantially lower wages to such applicants compared to people who have a university entrance diploma but have never studied.
… recruiters highly value alternative forms of human capital acquisition, and may largely prefer it to unsuccessful university studies. In the scenario we used, HR recruiters showed a strong preference for people without a degree who had completed a company-based #traineeship.
In sum, these results suggest that a failed degree is rarely a worthwhile investment—at least in the eyes of HR recruiters."
#LaborMarkets #apprenticeships #universityDegrees

Prime Minister announces extra funding for Transpennine Route Upgrade http://dlvr.it/TJpc6t #Apprenticeships #England #Environment #jobs

“Trump is attacking working people so he & his billionaire friends can hoard more money.”
-B Wikler

“Last night, President Trump🚨rolled back critical protections for workers, incl. EOs aimed at registered apprenticeships, project labor agreements, & the $15 minimum wage for fed contractors -weren’t just empty rhetoric, they ensured fair wages, safe workplaces, and increased opportunities for apprenticeships. Now, they’re gone.”
-J Williams

#WorkersRights #Apprenticeships #Fascism #Trump #USPol

Train operator introduces new apprenticeship courses to train women for leadership http://dlvr.it/TJNR2G #Apprenticeships #GoviaThameslinkRailway #InternationalWomensDay

#Tech #jobs are now #whitecollar trades that need #apprenticeships, not a career crawl
They typically see graduates hired to work on help desks and encouraged to gain experience by building and experimenting with a home lab or acquiring vendor certifications so they can secure a role in a network operations center. While that progression builds skills, it can mean a decade or more passes before they advance into more meaningful network engineering roles.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/27/tech_career_paths_apprenticeships_needed/

🚀 The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has launched a new Community on Higher Apprenticeships!

This group will connect members to explore:

✅ Digitalisation in #apprenticeships
✅ Transversal skills
✅ Inclusion, accessibility, and mobility

Learn more ↓ #ApprenEU
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