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Port authority launches search for apprentices
10 July 2017There’s no better time of year to work on the Thames.
Take a DIY approach if you’re hiring a youngster
04 July 2017A business owner is encouraging firms to create their own apprenticeship courses as she supports the Kick Start Kent campaign.
Award for apprentice
12 May 2017A plastering apprentice has been named a winner at the Young Tradesperson of the Year competition.
‘Apprenticeships must feature more in school careers advice’
10 April 2017Apprentices 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
07 April 2017Data on apprenticeships is out of date and slowing down attempts to address skills shortages, according to a leading council officer.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
06 April 2017Companies 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
03 April 2017A hospital worker has been nominated for Apprentice of the Year at the NHS Health Education England awards.
Guilds to help address skills gap
22 March 2017Kent 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'
07 March 2017Incoming 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
06 March 2017Businesses and young people are praising apprenticeships as a route to a career as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Many ways to improve apprenticeships
28 February 2017High 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
24 February 2017Huge 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
24 February 2017The 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
24 February 2017Teachers 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
20 December 2016A social enterprise garage which offered skills and experience to unemployed youngsters has closed suddenly.
Kitchen maker cooking up new apprentices
26 September 2016A kitchen and bedroom furniture manufacturer is on the hunt for its next four apprentices.
Changeling Theatre wants to tell an apprentice "You're hired!"
04 April 2016One lucky budding actor could be hearing "You're hired!" under Changeling Theatre's apprentice scheme.
Aldi hunts for apprentices
22 March 2016The supermarket is aiming to hire about 15 apprentices throughout Kent this year.
Record numbers for careers fair
17 March 2016A 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
14 March 2016The 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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