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On top of the existing “guarantee” to meet demand amongst small and medium sized employers for apprenticeships, announced by government in March, the Conservative promise for an extra £900m leading to 100,000 more apprenticeships is very welcome. This sets a challenge to the other political parties to match this additional funding.   Today's announcement would help meet demand for apprenticeships. They require the offer of a real job, so we still need to stimulate more demand among employers – especially SMEs. This requires proper incentives and more flexibility over the duration of apprenticeships and their content. Whichever party finds itself in government there will need to be a commitment to encouraging more employers offering apprenticeship opportunities. After all, if individual employers don’t step up, we will be failing the 900,000 young people not in employment, education or training. https://lnkd.in/eBQPmEHe

Struggling to understand how apprenticeships are defined and developed? In part, that's because the answers for youth vary by state. Check out this helpful primer from New America! https://lnkd.in/gXmQR9AU

Apprenticeships and technical education have been long overlooked, despite their incredible potential to provide real-world skills and open doors to meaningful careers. These programs not only empower individuals with the expertise they need to thrive in various industries but also help fill critical skill gaps that our economy desperately needs. It's high time we give these educational paths the recognition and support they deserve, as they offer an alternative route to success for so many talented individuals! #technicians #apprenticeship #TLevels

Registered Apprenticeship came into being in 1937 with FDR and the New Deal. Apprenticeships are as old as time. A novice learning from a master how to accomplish tasks. Parents teach us how to walk, talk and hold utensils so we can eat with something other than our hands. Registered Apprenticeship is a novice learning from a master how to learn and accomplish tasks to teach us an occupation. Setting us on a path of success and careers that allow us to reach for other dreams. It also gives a Federal Certificate of Completion which is portable throughout the U.S. and many other countries. The world is moving at such a fast pace these days that Registered Apprenticeships are becoming a more common-sense answer for many people. It should be an acceptable alternative to traditional college. Registered Apprenticeships include an educational component which can lead to a college degree in the future while the apprentice makes money to pay bills and other necessities. Please let me know if you want to know more.

About the Webinar There is a lot of momentum around Registered Apprenticeships in the public sector, but it isn’t always clear how they work and whether they are a viable long-term solution for local governments. In this webinar, attendees will learn how non-traditional registered apprenticeships can help local governments hire for positions that are in high demand and notoriously difficult to fill. The presentation will provide an overview of what a non-traditional apprenticeship is, how it works, and how this earn-and-learn model can help local government employers build a skilled and diverse workforce pipeline. Attendees will hear directly from local governments that are already successfully implementing these programs and get a first look at ILG’s new exclusive pilot program for cities, counties, and special districts to test out registered apprenticeships in hard-to-fill roles. Speakers Channing Hawkins, Board President, West Valley Water District Nicole Pacada, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Department of Industrial Relations Lucas Frerichs, County Supervisor, Yolo County Moderated by Erica Manuel, CEO and Executive Director, Institute for Local Government.

❓❔Will UCAS ever consider allocating Tariff Points to Apprenticeships?❔❓ This is one of the questions I hear most often when I'm out and about, with so many people keen to see Apprenticeships getting more recognition and parity with other qualifications that are on the tariff. The good news? If you've not seen yet, this is exactly our intention. We've been working with stakeholders to develop a model that will enhance the visibility of pathways to HE for apprenticeships and support universities and colleges in their understanding of apprenticeships alongside other Level 3 qualifications. The pressing news? We want wider feedback, and if you've not yet responded to our engagement exercise on this - where we explain the model and take your feedback - then you need to move quickly: the exercise closes on Thursday 20th June. Get involved! https://lnkd.in/eu2xivgr

We need the apprenticeship allocation to be revealed sooner rather than later so that employers and training providers can start planning for this year. Last year, we waited a very long time for the allocation to be revealed and we do not want a repeat of this. Apprenticeships should be higher up on the priorities especially for the continued impact it has with young and mature people across Scotland. I agree with Stuart - things need to get progressed now as April is fast approaching and young people will soon be leaving school! #Apprenticeships #Funding #ApprenticeshipAllocation #Scotland #ModernApprenticeships #Clarity

Apprenticeships will play a crucial role in Scotland achieving it’s Net Zero targets. Without the investment in skills, we will not have the supply chain required to retrofit our inefficient housing stock and reduce our reliance on gas fuelled heating systems. We are currently trying to secure “No One Left Behind” funding to offer our Adult Apprenriceship to unemployed and low income residents across South East Scotland. By investing in green skills we can create new jobs and assist the transition to Net Zero.

It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2024! Here's a first tip if you are thinking of starting a registered apprenticeship program in education: 1. Know your state's rules: To register an apprenticeship you either apply to the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) run by the Federal Department of Labor or, if it exists, your State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA). If your state is an SAA, they may have to approve of educator apprenticeships first. Many other types of apprenticeships exist and are handled by the SAA, however, new apprenticeship occupations such as teacher may need to be approved and the rules governing those apprenticeships need to be established. As is the case in Connecticut, this involves multiple stakeholders such as state departments of education, teacher's unions, department of labor, etc. Once established, subsequent programs would apply to be registered using the guidelines from the SAA. On the Federal level, the first educator apprenticeship was approved in 2022. For programs that operate in an OA state, they would apply directly to the US Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Stay tuned to learn more and check us out at https://lnkd.in/epNxAcKR

Change is coming. 👷♂️ With less red-tape and freedom for apprenticeship providers to transfer their levy. This inspired 530 employers including ASDA, HomeServe and BT Group pledging £35.39 million to support apprenticeships in businesses of all sizes. With apprenticeships, the more you put in, the more you get out. This is true for students, educators, and employers. This increased funding and collaboration is a step in that direction. For more information, the official government announcement can be found via the link in our comments. #ApprenticeshipNews #UKEducation #CollegeRoles #EducationRoles #jjFOX #AchievingTheOutstanding