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There are special rules to observe when employing an apprentice in the UK. Basically, an apprentice takes part in a structured training program that combines working with studying. Apprentices gain practical experience while earning a wage and working towards a recognised qualification. An apprentice can be a new or current employee. #Apprenticeships #Apprentice #Employment

🚨 In case you missed it! 🚨 Catch my recent interview with Matthew Wright on LBC Radio, where we delve into the pressing issue of youth unemployment in the UK. 🎙️ Listen back here: https://lnkd.in/eWaCtvDr 📊 Nearly 1 million young people in the UK are currently unemployed. If we can reduce youth unemployment to match the levels seen in the Netherlands, it could boost our economy by a staggering £69 billion in GDP. 💡 Addressing youth unemployment isn’t a simple fix—it requires collaboration from all sectors. We need to keep this conversation going, and stakeholders across education, business, and government must unite to drive meaningful change. One area in urgent need of reform is the Apprenticeship Levy. Since its introduction in 2017, apprenticeship starts for under-19s have dropped by 41%. I’m calling for a cap to ensure that at least 50% of the levy is allocated to creating apprenticeships for young people. 🎓 The future of our economy depends on the opportunities we provide to the next generation. Let’s make sure they have the tools they need to succeed. 🔑

I am pleased to see the subject of apprenticeships move up the Government’s agenda. I have not only been banging this drum for a long time, but at Focus SB Ltd we have put our money where our mouth is and have invested in several apprentices over the last few years, some of whom are full time skilled employees and others are still in their apprenticeships (4 in total) and collectively they make up a significant proportion of our total workforce and we are always looking to add to these numbers! UK manufacturers need to invest in future skills if we are to continue with our impressive standing in world rankings and the valuable contribution UK manufacturing makes to our GDP. #ukmfg #apprenticeships

Many companies struggle to find skilled workers. Apprentceship Carolina and Williamsburg Technical College are hostng a Talk-n-Chalk roundtable to delve into the ins and outs of Registered Apprenticeship programs. Whether you have an existng registered apprentceship program or are considering one, please join us for this informatve session. Learn about the benefits of registered apprentceships, how to implement them, and how they can help up-skill current employees as well as create career pathways ways to meet your company’s workforce needs. Find Out What the Buzz is All About!

Mike Holland, our Director of Workforce Development Strategy, recently spoke with the Boston Neighborhood Network Media about the latest developments in the Chamber Foundation’s Massachusetts Apprentice Network. Mike highlighted a key finding from employers: 92% of the Network’s apprentices are retained as full-time employees after completing their apprenticeships, demonstrating their hard work and loyalty to the organizations that invested in them. Learn more about the benefits of the apprenticeship model: https://lnkd.in/e-dwqjJw

🤔 Do you know the difference between a graduation and YBLC's Success Ceremony? 👨🎓 YouthBuild Lake County hosts Success Ceremonies twice a year to celebrate all of our participants' achievements. Supporters who are new to the organization might see the caps and gowns and assume this is just like any other high school graduation, but there are many elements that differentiate the two. 📖 Click the link below to learn the 6 ways that YBLC's Success Ceremony is different than a Graduation! https://lnkd.in/gWmNuY5g

Fascinating Bright Blue Ludgate Lecture with Baroness Alison Wolf, the UK's leading expert on skills and Professor of Public Sector Management at King's College London, about improving the UK apprenticeship system through decentralisation and simplification. Interesting that: 🔹 Switzerland has the best apprenticeship system internationally; in place since 1880 🔹 UK has among highest average apprenticeship wages in Europe 🔹 Hairdressing is one of the careers with the highest job satisfaction 🔹 UK private sector spend on skills has been declining since the 1990s, but is not especially low relative to other countries 📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eD84nPSX

Recently, Paul Fain highlighted the need of youth apprenticeship programs in our workforce in his newsletter “The Job.” He instantly noted that employers need to take a more active role in the U.S. education system to establish career pathways for a broader range of Americans, especially those without four-year degrees. Despite bipartisan support and the pressing demands of the labor market, progress in this area has been slow at best. Noting two Brookings Institute reports (read them here and here), he commented that the best approach to solving this need is through regional, multi-sector coalitions, a goal CareerWise and our partners have been working toward for years. He quotes Annelies Goger, a The Brookings Institution fellow and co-author of the report: “The changes that we propose involve a transformative shift in how employers in the U.S. have seen themselves, from being a consumer of talent to being a co-producer of talent… Eventually, more employers will come to the conclusion that they have to play a more active role in creating the prepared workforce they need.” You can read the entire newsletter where he explores “A Unified Voice on Workforce Needs” here. https://lnkd.in/g_wEEgqn

Continuing #NationalApprenticeshipWeek coverage, Jason Ehlert and Iman Moore joined AWF to discuss an innovative partnership to connect Native American communities in North Dakota with the building trades with the support of North America's Building Trades Unions and TradesFutures. https://lnkd.in/eJh__TTC

As we dive into Youth Apprenticeship Week, we're excited to highlight a forthcoming guide on crafting CTE pre-apprenticeship programs that effectively lead into apprenticeships. It's an invaluable roadmap for CTE professionals eager to provide students with a head start in high-demand careers. Career and Technical Education (CTE) stands out as a promising path for young individuals, offering hands-on training in fields critical to our economy. From technology to healthcare, CTE equips students with the skills needed to thrive in today's job market. Our guide emphasizes this potential, offering strategies to CTE educators to enhance pre-apprenticeship programs, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers. Ready to transform your CTE program and open up new career opportunities for students? Keep an eye out for our guide's release and sign up for our mailing list to get early access. https://lnkd.in/etQcFxN3 #YAW2024