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Port authority launches search for apprentices

Port authority launches search for apprentices

10 July 2017

There’s no better time of year to work on the Thames.

Take a DIY approach if you’re hiring a youngster

Take a DIY approach if you’re hiring a youngster

04 July 2017

A business owner is encouraging firms to create their own apprenticeship courses as she supports the Kick Start Kent campaign.

Award for apprentice

Award for apprentice

12 May 2017

A plastering apprentice has been named a winner at the Young Tradesperson of the Year competition.

‘Apprenticeships must feature more in school careers advice’

‘Apprenticeships must feature more in school careers advice’

10 April 2017

Apprentices claim schools in Kent are not doing enough to raise awareness of the career route in the classroom.

Poor data harming skills drive, says training lead

Poor data harming skills drive, says training lead

07 April 2017

Data on apprenticeships is out of date and slowing down attempts to address skills shortages, according to a leading council officer.

Launch day for the levy

Launch day for the levy

06 April 2017

Companies with a paybill of more than £3 million have an "opportunity to develop your workforce" as they begin paying a tax to fund apprenticeships.

Apprentice Niall in line for NHS award

Apprentice Niall in line for NHS award

03 April 2017

A hospital worker has been nominated for Apprentice of the Year at the NHS Health Education England awards.

Guilds to help address skills gap

Guilds to help address skills gap

22 March 2017

Kent County Council has created eight teams of experts in different industries to encourage young people to begin a career in those sectors.

Levy is a 'fabulous opportunity'

Levy is a 'fabulous opportunity'

07 March 2017

Incoming apprenticeship reforms are a chance to improve skills of staff says a council as it launches a campaign to double the number of new starters.

Firms celebrate apprenticeship success

Firms celebrate apprenticeship success

06 March 2017

Businesses and young people are praising apprenticeships as a route to a career as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Many ways to improve apprenticeships

Many ways to improve apprenticeships

28 February 2017

High numbers of candidates fail to complete apprenticeships because learning providers try to “shoehorn” them into available courses, bosses said.

Plea to fix 'dreadful' apprentice success rate

Plea to fix 'dreadful' apprentice success rate

24 February 2017

Huge numbers of young people are not finishing apprenticeships in Kent as the government chases “sexy” targets for those starting courses.

Apprentice tax on wage bill unfair, say bosses

Apprentice tax on wage bill unfair, say bosses

24 February 2017

The upcoming apprenticeship levy is unfair on businesses and a “blunt instrument” which many firms do not understand, according to business leaders.

Schools 'not raising awareness' of apprenticeships

Schools 'not raising awareness' of apprenticeships

24 February 2017

Teachers and parents remain a barrier to young people who may be interested in applying for an apprenticeship, according to training providers.

Non-profit garage shuts branches in Kent

Non-profit garage shuts branches in Kent

20 December 2016

A social enterprise garage which offered skills and experience to unemployed youngsters has closed suddenly.

Kitchen maker cooking up new apprentices

Kitchen maker cooking up new apprentices

26 September 2016

A kitchen and bedroom furniture manufacturer is on the hunt for its next four apprentices.

Changeling Theatre wants to tell an apprentice "You're hired!"

Changeling Theatre wants to tell an apprentice "You're hired!"

04 April 2016

One lucky budding actor could be hearing "You're hired!" under Changeling Theatre's apprentice scheme.

Aldi hunts for apprentices

Aldi hunts for apprentices

22 March 2016

The supermarket is aiming to hire about 15 apprentices throughout Kent this year.

Record numbers for careers fair

Record numbers for careers fair

17 March 2016

A careers fair is on course to welcome its largest number of people ever as it opens its doors to the general public.

Apprenticeship numbers on the up

Apprenticeship numbers on the up

14 March 2016

The number of people starting apprenticeships in Kent has risen in the last four years amid a flurry of new employers and growing awareness.

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