BAE Systems to recruit a record number of apprentices in 2020 BAE Systems says it will recruit more than 800 apprentices in the UK in 2020 – the highest number ever recruited – across its air, maritime, land and cyber divisions.
New Government urged to use employer-led approach to skills crisis Bekki Phillips, managing director at In-Comm Training, highlights how the incoming Government must embrace an employer-led approach to skills.
Prince Charles welcomes new approach to fill engineering skills gap Prince Charles has met representatives from the NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering) initiative, which aims to become a new kind of engineering university in Hereford.
West Midlands Mayor pledges renewed support for apprentices Encouraging companies to continue investing in apprentices was on the agenda when the Mayor of the West Midlands visited a training provider last week.
A record intake of apprentices to join the MTC in 2020 The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has said it will be taking on more than 200 apprentices for its 2020 intake, a new record for the organisation.
Bentley hires 93 new trainees to its UK business Bentley Motors has hired 93 new trainees to its UK business, consisting of apprentices, undergraduates and graduates.
Are manufacturing apprenticeships the route to top jobs? An audience of young people at specialist engineering and manufacturing college UTC Leeds have received advice on working in the city’s manufacturing sector.
Rolls-Royce engineer wins IMechE Apprentice of the Year Zeba Kazi Osmani, a manufacturing engineering apprentice at Rolls-Royce in Birmingham, has won the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)’s Apprentice of the Year 2019 Award.
The apprenticeship levy needs reform – here’s four ways to improve it Urgent steps must be taken to reform the apprenticeship levy so that firms can offer more high-quality training needed for business growth.
Rolls-Royce takes on record number of apprentices A record number of apprentices have joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ award-winning programme for 2019.
Survey: Parents think apprenticeships provide better job prospects than uni degrees A new survey in England has found 59% of parents think apprenticeships provide better job prospects than a university degree.
Hainbuch UK takes on apprentice technical sales engineer Staffordshire-based workholding technology specialist Hainbuch UK has taken on its first ever apprentice – Jacob Machin from South Staffs College.
New report shows reasons young people choose apprenticeships The ability to earn while you learn and fast-tracking your career are two of the main reasons young people choose apprenticeships, according to a new survey.
Britain needs a skills upgrade to cope with Brexit – WorldSkills UK The UK needs to urgently upgrade its technical education to meet the economic challenges of Brexit, according to leading skills charity WorldSkills UK.
11 graduate from pre-apprenticeship scheme at adi Group An engineering firm’s commitment to addressing the UK skills gap has been celebrated with the graduation of 11 students from its pre-apprenticeship scheme.
New apprenticeship course delivers automotive skills boost A new course will be launched at The Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology (MCMT) to help prevent traditional automotive craft skills being lost.
UK engineering sector leads the way in apprentice recruitment A new survey has found more than 50% of engineering firms in the UK have taken on an apprentice in the last two years.
Birmingham engineer takes the main prize at In-Comm Training Awards An engineer from Birmingham has secured the main prize at this year’s In-Comm Training Awards after helping his firm secure a game-changing contract.
Bentley named top automotive employer for school leavers in UK Bentley Motors has been named the number one automotive employer for school leavers in the UK for the second year running.
MCMT to hold career day for engineering and manufacturing A career event dedicated to vocational learning in engineering and manufacturing is set to take place later this month in Shropshire.
In-Comm Training named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year An employer-led approach to vocational learning has helped a Black Country training provider secure one of the UK’s most prestigious training awards.
Over 280 apprenticeship jobs available at In-Comm Training Training provider In-Comm has more than 280 apprenticeship opportunities currently available and is urging companies and young people to get more involved.
ANCA announces its Apprentice of the Year ANCA, a global exporter of advanced technology headquartered in Melbourne, was struggling to recruit young engineers to join their team. With over 1,000 people around the world, a turnover of…
Survey reveals UK manufacturers continue to invest in apprenticeships Manufacturers are brushing aside the uncertainty around Brexit to continue investing in new apprentices, according to a new survey.
