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National Careers Week 2024 🚀   The demand for skilled workers continues to grow and in today's booming job market, apprenticeships stand out as the ultimate pathway to success.   Offering hands-on experience, practical learning, and the chance to earn while you learn, apprenticeships are your ticket to a rewarding career journey.   Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to bridge the skills gap, gain industry-recognized qualifications, and pave the way for a prosperous future.

Careers Advice with Oana Looking for expert guidance to level up your career? Meet Oana, one of our go-to skills coaches! Check out this sneak peek from one of Oana's career advice videos where she shares insights on navigating the professional landscape. Click below to visit The Institute for Apprenticeships: https://loom.ly/t_OafS8

Join MEGT this Wednesday 15th May to hear from a terrific panel of VET champions. This webinar will explore the important role VET pathways play in responding to Australia’s skills shortage. In a labour market screaming out for skilled workers, how can we work together to promote VET opportunities in our schools, businesses and community broadly? Join the conversation 👇 #vetpathways #apprenticeships #traineeships #careerdevelopment

In the Quad Cities, many working families struggle to make ends meet. To create a brighter future and drive economic empowerment, #UnitedWayQC is teaming up with community partners to bridge the gap between education and high-demand careers. From early career exploration in K-12 to expanding mentorships, internships and apprenticeships, we’re committed to creating pathways to success for all Quad Citizens. Discover how these efforts are making a difference: https://bityl.co/S8YF

Today is #NationalNonprofitDay, where we recognize organizations that are working to better the world. This year, we're celebrating by highlighting our 16 grantees, all of which are looking to provide equitable access to #careerreadiness education, internships, apprenticeships, early college, and more. Learn more about them here: https://bit.ly/3JI8atf

Every year over 1.5 million young people come to UCAS to explore their next steps in education or career development. That’s why we’re uniquely placed to help employers connect with the next generation of apprenticeships and early careers talent 🌐 Here’s Sharon Blyfield OBE, Head of Early Careers & Apprenticeships at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners talking about how UCAS is helping to accelerate their apprentice attraction campaign 🧲 🎯 #EarlyCareers #Employers #TalentPipeline 

Massive well done Claire Cleaver. This is the first time we've used apprenticeships in the interim team at Solace and although its undoubtedly been a lot of hard work for Claire, its provided us with an opportunity to offer structured and supported learning, in a way which we've sometimes struggled to fit in, around the pressures of running a demanding interim service for our clients. The feedback for Claire is outstanding and shows her clear alignment to our Solace values and our commitment to excellence. "Claire, your professional discussion showcases your deep understanding of the recruitment industry and your strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Your responses demonstrate a keen awareness of the importance of building and maintaining relationships, as well as your ability to adapt to the unique needs and expectations of each client. Your proactive approach to communication and your dedication to providing honest, transparent feedback throughout the recruitment process are commendable. One of your key strengths is your dedication to candidate care. Your regular check-ins, feedback provision, and efforts to ease anxiety during the onboarding process showcase your empathy and understanding of the candidate experience." Well done Claire, this is a real achievement and one you should be very proud of.

TESP have a really important survey running to help industry. Can you spare a few minutes and complete it? I will be doing just that today! See post below and get involved.

The multifamily space faces a significant shortage of skilled maintenance professionals. How can we address this challenge effectively? The solution lies in a paradigm shift: transitioning from buying talent to actively nurturing it. Instead of competing for a shrinking pool of skilled workers, let's focus on developing our own talent. Here’s how: ✅ Invest in Apprenticeships: Establish programs that cultivate talent from within, offering hands-on learning experiences. ✅ Create Inviting Environments: Build workplaces that attract and retain newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging and growth. ✅ Engage Early: Initiate early engagement with high school students through career fairs, starting conversations about opportunities in maintenance from the 10th grade onward. I'd love to hear how your company navigates the challenge of securing qualified maintenance staff for your properties. Share your strategies and experiences in the comments below!

Following an eventful National Apprenticeship Week, our Skills Group held its first meeting of 2024 yesterday. Members reflected on the week's events, emphasising the importance of sustaining apprenticeship momentum year-round, and reinforced calls for a reformed Apprenticeship Levy as a priority for the next Government. We heard that the Form the Future CIC Apprenticeship Careers Fair saw a turnout of 1,200 young people, highlighting a strong local appetite. Discussions also covered the Local Skills Improvement Plan and Fund, with insights from Adeline Winshaw and Charlotte Horobin of the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce sparking conversations about the many opportunities for collaboration and partnership for skills development in Cambridgeshire. We also heard from Jon Datta, Nicky Shepard, and our Chief Executive, Dan Thorp about exciting plans emerging to create more opportunities and improve outcomes in the Abbey Ward of the city. More on this coming soon.   With all these projects ahead, 2024 promises to be an exciting and important year for skills development. #Apprenticeships #SkillsDevelopment #NAW2024