First Bus welcomes new generation of #engineering #apprentices with fun-filled week at #Reaseheath College

First Bus welcomes 52 new apprentices across #England, #Scotland and #Wales.
https://news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-bus-welcomes-new-generation-of-engineering-apprentices-with-fun-filled-week-at-reaseheath-college

This will be brilliant news, if Sunak can pull it off.
There are great Erasmus schemes for young #Apprentices and #Entrepreneurs as well as #Students
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Politics UK: 🚨 | NEW: UK and EU officials have agreed on a draft deal for the UK to REJOIN Horizon Europe
The deal is likely to be signed off by both Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday
[@gallardo_ortega] https://t.co/bbtztgLG6u
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JudithBuntingLD/status/1676628521957949443

This is brilliant!

At the #DigitalSkillsNetwork in Reading last week, BCS launched the "force for good" initiative. This initiative aims to end #digitalpoverty and close the #digitaldivide, by harnessing the infectious passion for tech which #apprentices have, empowering them to "give back" and uplift those around them. Join the campain!

https://campaign.bcs.org/force-for-good

Calling all apprentices, employers, ambassadors and individuals who champion apprenticeships... the National Apprenticeship Awards 2023 are opening for applications soon!

Back for their 20th year, the #NAA2023 are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the #apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond.

#apprenticehips

Entries to the awards will open from 5th June to 30th June 2023 https://appawards.co.uk/apply?utm_content=buffer288a1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

On Thursday 20th July, I'll be your host as BCS delivers the second online workshop for managers of tech and digital #apprentices.

During this session, I’ll take you through the roles and responsibilities in #apprenticeships, where support can be found, and what best practice looks like.

We’ll be looking through some of the key information line managers need to know to help their #apprentices achieve their goals.

#endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #Digitalskills

https://bit.ly/BCSLineManagerToolkitJuly2023

AGENDA CHANGE: Kelvin Omereshone, unfortunately couldn’t get to SA, but we are excited to welcome Chris Tite to share lessons about growing a software development apprenticeship program. He is presenting in timeslot 3 in the Amethyst room!

#DevConf #apprentices #tech

AGENDA CHANGE: Kelvin Omereshone, unfortunately couldn’t get to SA, but we are excited to welcome Chris Tite to share lessons about growing a software development apprenticeship program. He is presenting in timeslot 3 in the Nerine + Protea room now!

#DevConf #apprentices #tech

In 2021, median apprentice pay was £9.98/hour.

Employers! Please look after your apprentices as this cost of living crisis continues. They are the future of your business.

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/04/03/5-biggest-myths-apprenticeships-busted/?utm_content=bufferec423&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprentices #minimumwage #costofliving

Lichfield organisation offering funding support for apprentices working in trades or crafts

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2023/02/10/lichfield-organisation-offering-funding-support-for-apprentices-working-in-trades-or-crafts/

#Lichfield #Education #News #apprentices #TheWorshipfulCompanyofSmithsinLichfield

The BCS Apprenticeship IT and Digital Awards 2023 acknowledge the talents and achievements of #Apprentices, #TLevel and #DigitalBootcamp learners across the UK, and are open to anyone who meets the criteria for each of the categories.

Nominations are welcome from employers, providers and apprentices who are currently in or recently completed IT #apprenticeships; those who are making a positive contribution in their careers, their profession and the wider community.

https://itaawards.bcs.org/live/en/page/home?utm_content=233776023&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-25323

RT @NCWNewman@twitter.com

Nearly 50% of #apprentices failing to complete their quals should be massive news and send alarm bells ringing throughout the ‘halls’ of education and employment https://twitter.com/fenews/status/1602584289996165120

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/NCWNewman/status/1602585356787933185

RT @TatjanaBab: #ACVT 2nd day meeting is going on. Interesting ⁦⁦@Cedefop ⁩research presentation followed by discussion on what is the importance of #apprentices ’ #mobility (including long-term), and also obstacles and challenges in #EU countries.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/Cedefop/status/1537729815029108737