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“It’ll be the best three years of your life” — Coleg Gwent celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

This National Apprenticeship Week (05 – 11 February), Coleg Gwent shone a spotlight on two of its 602 apprenticeship learners — showcasing support for an alternative route to higher education across its Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, Newport and Crosskeys campuses. With more than 400 apprenticeship partners working with Coleg Gwent (including the NHS, Biffa, and Tai Calon […]

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Call for more support for degree apprenticeships

A 10-point plan has been launched setting out options to grow the number of degree apprenticeships on offer.

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New opportunities for prison leavers

A new partnership will enable prisoners to start apprenticeships in prison, giving them more opportunities for employment upon release.

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Apprenticeships for prisoners launched in bid to cut crime

Landmark change to legislation sees prisoners at open prisons in England offered apprenticeships in bid to reduce risk of reoffending.

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Partnership provides essential work experience to construction students

A partnership project has provided hands-on training to students in Carlise who have helped build 50 homes on a new estate.

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Apprentices gain workplace union support

In an historic moment for apprentices across the UK, the National Union of Students (NUS) has bolstered the rights of apprentices.

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Honour for female apprenticeship champion

A leading apprenticeship advocate has today been named CBE for services to the sector in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Anna Morrison CBE, has devoted herself to challenging negative perceptions around apprenticeships.

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Apprenticeship 2018 stars revealed

Apprenticeships from across England were celebrated at the 2018 National Apprenticeship Awards.

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