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Jacqui McIntosh talks to IfATE about representation in hair and beauty apprenticeships

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Apprenticeship standards, Black History Month, Employers, Insider insights, Route Panel
Jacqui McIntosh globally renowned salon hairstylist, artistic educator, platform artist, qualified teacher, assessor, internal verifier, award-winning educator and trichologist.

This year, British Beauty Week coincides with Black History Month. The 2024 British Beauty Week theme is “a beauty industry that looks like you”, which highlights the importance of representation and inclusion in the beauty industry. IfATE is committed to …

What are occupational maps?

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Apprenticeship standards, Occupational Maps, Technical education
Two people sat around a laptop looking at the occupational maps

All apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications, and T Levels are based on ‘occupations’ recognised by employers. An occupation is skilled employment which has similar requirements across employers and workplaces and which meet IfATE’s criteria. We group occupations together that have related …

Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel.

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Construction and the Built Environment, National Apprenticeship Week, Route Panel
A graphic that says work with IfATE, your expertise, insight and passion could help transform skills training in your sector

Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel. What did I do? I contributed to guidance and decisions regarding new and existing apprenticeships in England – Level 3 to Level 6, …

Solicitor apprenticeships: Hamza's journey

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Apprentices, Apprenticeship standards, Legal apprentices

Solicitor apprentices are outperforming those taking the more traditional academic route into law. Apprentice pass rates for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations (SQE) are, on average, 26% higher than the overall pass rate. Hamza Islam, at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, shared …

Celebrating apprenticeships in care services

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Apprentices, Apprenticeship standards, The Institute
Rachel, Laura and Lisa. Text reads: "Celebrating apprenticeships in care services."

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to enter your chosen career, and help you develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to progress in your role. Rachel, Laura and Lisa have experienced apprenticeships in care services at Hertfordshire County Council. …

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