The National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 kicks off today, when the application site opens for entries.
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Tuesday, 07 March 2017
A round-up of key events happening during NAW 2017 (6 to 10 March).
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Today (Thursday, 26 January) the ADB came together to recognise and acknowledge its achievements in the 12 months since it was formed.
Friday, 20 January 2017
The nation’s top apprentices and apprenticeship employers have been recognised at a ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Apprentices across the country have kicked off the quest to become the team of the year as the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2017 regional heats begin.
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
A newly designed events map for National Apprenticeship Week 2017 has been launched today (Tuesday, 10 January).
Thursday, 15 December 2016
NAW 2017 (6 to 10 March 2017) will celebrate apprenticeships, across all industries, and all levels, with the theme ‘ladder of opportunity’.
Monday, 05 December 2016
The finalists for the National Apprenticeships Awards 2016 national final have been announced today.
Friday, 02 December 2016
Thousands of young people, teachers, and parents attended this year’s skills show showcasing the huge amount of opportunities out there.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
We have launched a project to raise the awareness and prestige of quality apprenticeships in schools.
Monday, 21 November 2016
Entries for the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2017 (#BAC2017) are now open.
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
High-quality apprenticeships in more than 170 industries are being showcased at this year’s skills show.
Friday, 11 November 2016
Apprentices from a range of industries will be taking part in a procession of more than 7,000 people in London on Saturday, 12 November.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
The website provides a range of information and tools to help people make informed decisions about skills, learning and work.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has launched a new tool to help employers across England find apprenticeship training.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
The results of the latest employer satisfaction survey are out and show widespread support from employers for providers.
Monday, 19 September 2016
The National Apprenticeship Service has announced that the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week will be taking place from 6 to 10 March.
Monday, 19 September 2016
The National Apprenticeship Service has announced that the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week will be taking place from 6 to 10 March.
Wednesday, 07 September 2016
Apprentices from UK Atomic Energy Authority met with John Howell OBE, MP, to be congratulated on winning apprentice team of the year 2016.
Thursday, 01 September 2016
As part of a pilot employers and training providers will be able to test the service from start to finish to make sure it meets their needs.
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
The regional finalists for this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards have been announced.
Monday, 11 July 2016
The first apprentices that completed a new employer-designed apprenticeship standard attended a graduation event in the House of Commons.
Monday, 11 July 2016
Today (Monday, 11 July) we have published our annual report and accounts for 2015 to 2016.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Today (28 June 2016) we are communicating the outcomes of the targeted growth exercise we announced in May 2016.
Friday, 17 June 2016
Engineering apprentices from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have been named the country’s apprentice team of the year.
Monday, 23 May 2016
Apprentices from across the country have been competing to become apprentice team of the year finalists in the Brathay Apprentice Challenge.
Friday, 20 May 2016
Following our recent compliance work, we have written to non-compliant providers about their subcontracting arrangements 2016 to 2017.
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Providers can now use a new Skills Funding Service which allows quick access to view and accept contracts and payment information digitally.
Monday, 16 May 2016
Apprentices have been auditioning to be the stars of a new apprenticeships campaign.
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
You can now submit requests, as part of a targeted exercise for apprenticeships and traineeships growth for the 2016 to 2017 funding year.
Monday, 09 May 2016
The UK’s top apprentices have been named among the team for EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016.
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
The SFA has now issued provider allocations for the 2016 to 2017 funding year.
Friday, 18 March 2016
More than 30,000 new apprentice jobs pledged during the week - over 7,000 more than in 2015.
Thursday, 17 March 2016
Findings from the employer and the learner satisfaction surveys have been published to help learners find the best training for them.
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
A round-up of key events happening during National Apprenticeship Week (14 to 18 March).
Monday, 14 March 2016
National Apprenticeship Week launches with an event at London’s Shard that is designed to encourage more businesses to take on apprentices.
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
Test your knowledge of apprenticeships using our mini themed quizzes, you may even find out something surprising!
Thursday, 03 March 2016
The search for the apprentice team of the year is now underway as apprentices from across the country have entered the Brathay Apprentice Challenge.
Thursday, 03 March 2016
A range of National Apprenticeship Week 2016 branded resources is now available for our partners and employers to use.
Wednesday, 02 March 2016
The reform of apprenticeships takes another step, as we start to remove some frameworks in the move towards employer-developed standards.
Monday, 22 February 2016
The SFA will cease to allow subcontracting within the Advanced Learner Loans programme from the start of the 2017 to 2018 funding year.
Monday, 15 February 2016
PM David Cameron attended one of the first of four apprenticeship events held in the Thames Valley to boost apprenticeships in the area.
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The ‘100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign’ will see MPs securing apprenticeship pledges from businesses in their constituencies.
Tuesday, 09 February 2016
Outlines what needs to be done to create the digital skills qualifications for the future that meet the needs of learners and employers.
Monday, 08 February 2016
The deadline to enter the Brathay Apprentice Challenge is approaching with team nominations closing at midnight Monday 15 February.
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