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

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?

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 …

Solicitor apprenticeships: Hamza's journey

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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

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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. …

National Careers Week: accounting pathway apprentices

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Lucy, Dieny and Kerri on a green background with "National Careers Week - NCW - 6th - 11th March 2023"

6th-11th March is National Careers Week. The week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Apprenticeships are one way to kickstart a career, including in the legal, finance and accounting route. There are …

National Careers Week: legal pathway apprentices

Hadiyah, Brad and Jake on a green background with National Careers Week - NCW. 6th - 11th March 2023

6th-11th March is National Careers Week. The week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Apprenticeships are one way to kickstart a career, including in the legal, finance and accounting route. There are …

Apprenticeships in the pensions industry

George, Kerri and Shiv.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2023, we want to introduce you to some of the amazing individuals taking an apprenticeship in the pensions industry. Since IfATE launched five years ago, there are now over 650 apprenticeships available to train people …

An interview with Kristofer McGhee, General Counsel at the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Kristofer McGhee General Counsel and Board Secretary

An interview with Kristofer McGhee, General Counsel at the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education  Kristofer, General Counsel at IfATE, is a solicitor and senior civil servant leading IfATE’s legal and governance functions and supporting the organisation to deliver its objectives in …

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: introducing some of IfATE's apprentice network

Grace and Chloe in circle borders, with "I'm an apprentice!" written on a stamp. All on a blue background with National Apprenticeship Week 2023 at the top.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week 2023. To celebrate, we want to introduce some of IfATE's own apprentices, who are part of a newly formed apprentice network within the organisation. Following the latest apprentice panel survey, six recommendations were made, …