Apprenticeships make a comeback

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CHANGING OUTLOOK Once seen as a last resort for youngsters not cut out for formal education, apprenticeships are now sought after and valued by employers, as Azadeh Khalilizadeh reports Apprenticeships have changed. From the days of a novice learning his... Read more

From fish and chips to ring mains

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EMPLOYER BENEFITS There are advantages in training apprentices in the particular style and ethos of a company, writes Janet Murray who examines a range of schemes After 19 years in the catering business, running a number of award-winning fish and... Read more

‘Bourgeois liberal notion’ is myth

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OPINION Skills Minister John Hayes outlines Government backing for apprenticeship schemes aimed at helping the UK economy to grow To reshape our economy, making it more sustainable and resilient, is a macro-economic priority. If we are to make things people... Read more

Career pathways for school-leavers

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HIGHER-LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS As university tuition fees rise and undergraduate applications fall, employers are looking to school sixth forms for bright talent. Liz Lightfoot reports The hunt for the brightest and best students is an annual ritual on the university campus... Read more

Setting up a successful scheme

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BEST PRACTICE Establishing an apprenticeship scheme can be a daunting prospect, particularly for smaller employers, but there is help at hand, as Azadeh Khalilizadeh discovers Greater investment, additional numbers and extra support signal a new era for apprenticeships. But crucial... Read more

Chef, celebrity and two engineers

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CAREER STORIES Achievement is the best proof that an apprenticeship can set you on the road to success, as Hattie Garlick reports What do a TV chef, celebrity, the man responsible for over 50 per cent of Rolls-Royce defence sector’s annual... Read more