This week is a special one for the Further Education sector, as it is the 11th National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2018)! This year, the theme is ‘Apprenticeships Work’. Throughout the week, employers and apprentices from across England will be showcasing how and why apprenticeships work for individuals, employers, the community and the wider economy. During National […]
When it comes to apprenticeships, one of the many questions that an employer has is; ‘Is 20% off-the-job training really necessary?‘. A lot of employers are apprehensive about taking on apprentices because of that requirement alone. But when it comes down to it, does having 20% off-the-job (OTJ) training have a positive or negative impact […]
Here you will find a brief overview of what’s been going on in the training world over the last week, as well as a completely random story that we hope you’ll enjoy as much as we did! Just how much involvement should employers have in the delivery of Apprenticeships? Sue Husband director […]
Brooks and Kirk can currently offer fully funded apprenticeships for those aged 16-18 and co-funded apprenticeships to anyone between the ages of 19 to 23. So, if you’re considering recruiting, why not take on an Apprentice? Time and time again, it is being proven that apprenticeships are extremely beneficial for both the employee and employer. […]
Research released yesterday by the National Apprenticeship Service suggests that by 2019 almost half (44%) of all businesses in the country will have taken on an apprentice. This compares to just over three in ten (36%) employers when asked the same question this time last year. Furthermore, around a third of those businesses that plan to […]
With National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2014 now underway there has never been a better time to look into taking on an apprentice! 2014 is set to be a record breaking year for apprenticeship numbers and Brooks and Kirk aim to play a big part in this. Nick Clegg promoted the importance of apprenticeships on a video […]
According to the latest figures from the National Apprenticeship Service, Apprenticeships are growing in popularity among both employers and young people year on year. The figures show that in the first quarter of the 2013/14 academic year (August -October) there was a 24% increase in Apprenticeship vacancies posted online. However the number of online applications for […]
With the run up to Christmas with us it’s time to get out there and do some shopping. But how many times will we witness customer service excellence? The sad answer is, in this country not very many. Staff chatting to each other about their nights out while serving you, forgetting that a smile and […]
With exam results coming out very soon now is the time to decide which route to take. Is it earn while you learn with an apprenticeship or go the old route of university and cross your fingers for a job when you finish? Well here’s something to consider, in a recent poll conducted by ICM […]