Tag: upskilling

Generally, apprentices are thought to be new hires who have just left school and want to train in a specific industry. While this is a … Read more

Myth: Apprentices are paid bad salaries Fact: Employers recognise the value of apprentices, meaning they do offer competitive salaries to attract the best talent. You’ll … Read more

To do a University of Kent apprenticeship, you’ll need to find a vacancy you are interested in with one of the companies we work with. … Read more

As a relatively new form of degree provision and one which is rapidly developing, understandably many people know little about degree apprenticeships beyond the name. … Read more

  Unlike apprenticeships of the past, the Senior Leader apprenticeship is designed with experienced managers in mind. Executive training underpins the apprenticeship and on successful … Read more

At our first meeting of the year, we were joined by Dr Scott Wildman from University of Kent. Many of our members were surprised to … Read more

1. Upskill existing staff As levy payments only cover apprentice training, not salary, using the levy to provide apprenticeship training for existing members of staff … Read more

   1. Fresh perspectives and new ideas Apprentices bring a fresh injection of enthusiasm and new ways of thinking. We often hear from our employers, that … Read more

The University of Kent has launched a new Centre to co-ordinate its work with employers to deliver higher and degree apprenticeships. Under a new government … Read more