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The Apprenticeship Levy is a Real Opportunity for the Whole FE Sector

Posted by TalentPortal Team on Jun 6, 2016 4:46:32 PM

David Allison discusses the effects of the apprenticeship levy on business agendas and the challenge employers face in finding the right apprentices.

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Topics: Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Levy, Opportunity, Business

Recruiting the Right Talent - It's all Change in the Digital World

Posted by TalentPortal Team on Mar 16, 2016 3:23:21 PM

With youth unemployment and the skills shortage frequently making headlines, you would be forgiven for thinking that it is easy to find and recruit high calibre candidates for apprenticeships and entry-level roles.

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Topics: Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Training, Youth, Change

'Let's agree there should be no Relaxation of Standards in Pursuit of 3m Apprenticeships'

Posted by TalentPortal Team on May 15, 2015 5:12:25 PM

David Cameron could have spoken about many policies in his agenda when he addressed the nation outside Number 10 Downing Street having been re-elected as Prime Minister — but he chose apprenticeships. David Allison considers the task ahead.

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Topics: Apprenticeships, Policies, Standards

The Truth About Apprenticeships

Posted by TalentPortal Team on Apr 1, 2015 3:49:42 PM

Apprenticeships are big news. As we approach the General Election, all the main parties have had something to say about them – but whoever gets the keys to Number 10 in May, the facts remain; apprenticeships are a great way to either start or change career – and they’re not just for young people.

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Topics: Apprenticeship, Apprenticeships, News

Apprenticeship Facts

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 5, 2015 7:03:49 PM

It’s great that you are interested in employing an apprenticeship - and GetMyFirstJob is the easy way to match candidates to your brand new local vacancies. But, how much do you know about Apprenticeships? We want to give you the basics:

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Topics: Apprenticeships, Employers, Training Providers, Facts

How to mentor apprentices - advice for employers

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 3, 2015 8:53:30 PM

Stephanie Palmer has some advice for employers on how to mentor apprentices

After spending eight months studying sports therapy at university, I decided that it was not the right route for me. I was unhappy with the quality of the course I was paying a huge amount for and decided to explore other non-university career paths. At school, training as an apprentice wasn't endorsed with equal merit as going to university, so I hadn't really seen an apprenticeship as a viable route. But after being disappointed with my university experience, I decided to research the option.

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Topics: Apprenticeships

Young People Make Their Career Choices Clear

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 2, 2015 4:47:07 AM

At this time of year there is much debate about the options that are open to young people. There are articles published that pass comment about the advice offered at school, the relative merits of University, Colleges and Apprenticeships. Many of them bemoan the fact that there are too many ‘Hairdressers’ and not enough ‘Engineers’. Reports are commissioned and published by many organisations representing training providers, employers, funders, and so on.

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Topics: Apprenticeships

IT Apprenticeships

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 2, 2015 4:46:18 AM

If you're company focusses on computers, the Internet or social media, an Apprenticeship within the IT framework could be for you… but which position do you want an apprentice in? Within this industry there are lots of different job roles available through which apprentices can gain an IT NVQ. Here are a few different IT Apprenticeships:

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Topics: Apprenticeships

Leisure Apprenticeships

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 2, 2015 4:45:18 AM

Your company may be primarily in the leisure industry. But what exactly does a Leisure Apprenticeship entail? Some leisure vacancies are based in a gym, some in parks and some even at football clubs…. so here are some ideas of the apprentices you could employ.

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Topics: Apprenticeships

GMFJ - Matchmaker?

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 2, 2015 4:44:47 AM

What is a match: person or thing exactly like, equal to or in harmony with another*

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Topics: Apprenticeships

Career Match - Our candidate magazine!

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 2, 2015 4:43:36 AM

This magazine is aimed at candidates to help them make informed choices about the next steps in their career!

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Topics: Apprenticeships

Questions to ask in your interview with the candidate

Posted by GMFJ_Team on Mar 1, 2015 12:53:09 AM

You will be putting alot of input into this interview, and hopefully your candidate would have put in a similar amount of effort. You will interview lots of potential candidates in order to seek the best skills. A good attitude from the candidate will also go a long way to persuade you to hire them! Depending on the job sector you’re looking to fill, will determine the specific skill set you are looking for need. Here are the top 3 things an employer should be looking for in an interview.

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Topics: Apprenticeships

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