Award success for ‘standout’ customer services apprentice

Award success for ‘standout’ customer services apprentice

Millie Ross, aged 18 and an apprentice in the door hardware group at access product firm Assa Abloy in Willenhall, triumphed over seven other apprentices to win the accolade for the positive impact she has brought to the company during her training. The Apprenticeship...
Why apprenticeship schemes make sense for businesses

Why apprenticeship schemes make sense for businesses

The Ladder initiative continues to champion apprenticeships as a practical solution for employers. Justine Johnson, Ladder manager for the Ladder Foundation, said: “Apprenticeships are an investment in your business and in the local economy. “By creating...
Employers face rising costs after Budget

Employers face rising costs after Budget

From April, employer NI contributions will rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent, and the threshold at which contributions begin will fall from £9,100 to £5,000. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates this will increase payroll costs by around 2 per cent on...
Apprenticeships offer valued route to career in dentistry

Apprenticeships offer valued route to career in dentistry

Dental professionals are consistently in demand, making dentistry a stable career with excellent growth prospects. A popular route into dentistry is the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification such as the GDC-approved...
Celebratory event held in honour of apprentice stars

Celebratory event held in honour of apprentice stars

The event brought together employers, educators and community partners to recognise the collaborative efforts that made their journeys possible. Attendees included representatives of Marcegaglia UK, Asra Limited and Joseph Leckie Academy – organisations that...
Shortlist revealed for glittering Apprenticeship Awards

Shortlist revealed for glittering Apprenticeship Awards

The awards organised, organised by the Express & Star in conjunction with the Ladder Apprenticeship Foundation, are a celebration of the outstanding individuals training providers and businesses shaping the region’s thriving apprenticeship community. Read the full...
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