We know that many parents and teachers have long been in favour of quality apprenticeships – but just not for their own children. We know that under the previous apprenticeship programme, not all apprenticeships delivered the levels of skills …
Here, trailblazer, Chris Dilworth from HEINEKEN tells us why he felt it was important to start engaging with schools, and describes the unique methods he uses. What first made you decide to engage with schools? I felt that engineering apprenticeships weren’t getting the attention …
Amy Crooks, our trailblazer from the National Skills Academy of Food & Drink explains how she is helping employers in her industry to engage with school children. She also give tips to other employers who wish to do the same. Why do you think it’s important for the …
Here, one of our Trailblazers, Mark Donnelly, from BAE Systems, talks about the innovative strategies he uses involve school pupils. He also discusses why other employers should follow suit. Firstly, can you give us a brief idea about what apprentices at …
My name is Heeran Basi and I am an ICA apprentice at Severn Trent Water, based in Derby. I am currently 21 years old and in the final year of my Level 3 apprenticeship in Instrumentation, Control & Automation. Throughout …
Here at the Institute, we are busy creating new and improved apprenticeships with the help of employers. But are school pupils likely to hear about the changes afoot? Some think more can be done. In this multi-part series, we speak to …
Trailblazer, Andrew Parsons from Toyota is helping us create a range of exciting new apprenticeships. Some involve car construction, whilst others revolve around the mechanical ‘systems’ which underpin most of our lives on a daily basis. Often these systems operate behind the scenes, and may have …
Through apprenticeships employers can upskill their workforce, learners can unlock a new career, and our country benefits from a fantastic lever for social mobility. However in order for apprenticeships to be effective they must be high quality. But …
An important aspect of the reform of apprenticeships is the end point assessment (EPA). The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation. Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations (AAOs) are responsible for designing, administering and marking assessments. Apprenticeship standards can have more …
Trailblazer Amy Smith discusses how new apprenticeships are unlocking talent. What does a visual effects apprentice learn about? How has the visual effects ‘apprenticeship landscape’ changed over the past 3 years, and where is it heading now? Why were some in …
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