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Thames Water provides £500,000 to help small businesses create apprenticeships across London
Thames Water has provided more than £500,000 in apprenticeship funding to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across London deliver fully funded apprenticeships, supporting economic growth and helping build the skills needed to deliver essential services.
An FE News feature
Following the most recent employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics, read our thoughts on the role of SME apprenticeships in combating rising youth unemployment.
Launching a new campaign: 'Make it an Apprenticeship'!
This National Apprenticeship Week, we're asking employers to take action to create more level 2 and 3 apprenticeships for young people.
Leading the Next Generation #1 - Inclusive Leadership
The first in a four-part blog series exploring strategies that work when line managing young apprentices
SMEs: the key to unlocking apprenticeships for growth and opportunity
Reflections from a private roundtable event held on Tuesday 25th February, supported by our event partners Multiverse.
Unlocking Potential
In partnership with Skills Builder, we're exploring the role of essential skills in foundation apprenticeships.
Tony Blair, the gig economy and renewing the positive link between work and health
A blog reflecting on employers' roles in the health of their employees.
K² Network Blog: Rethinking traditional criteria for entry-level roles
Workwhile has witnessed employers reassessing the person specification for a role to focus it on the real world skills young people have – rather than their qualifications. Case studies from our network on how to do this, detailed below.
Factsheet: Why employers should pay fairly
Explore four compelling reasons why employers should pay a fair wage, and the benefits of doing so - from employee wellbeing to long-term productivity.
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