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Published: 01 Mar 2021 The apprenticeship levy has now failed on every measure and needs to be reformed immediately, according to the CIPD. The professional body for HR said it believes that under current rules the levy will undermine the investment in skills and economic recovery needed following the coronavirus pandemic.   In its assessment of the levy’s performance since its launch four years ago, the CIPD found employer investment in training has declined, and far fewer apprenticeships have gone to young people. Total apprenticeship starts have fall...

The Chancellor will use his speech to give the public an “honest” assessment of the massive cost of the Government’s response to the Covid crisis. Mr Sunak said yesterday: “Our Plan for Jobs has spread opportunity and hope throughout the crisis, helping people back into work and harnessing their talents for the future. “We know there’s more to do and it’s vital this continues throughout the next stage of our recovery, which is why I’m boosting support for these programmes, helping jobseekers and employers alike.” Expanding training and apprenticeships aims to help tens of ...

How apprenticeships could play a key part in the post-Covid economic rebuild Apprenticeship schemes have been cut back by the pandemic, but many employers say they plan to resume recruitment as soon as possible The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has moved some assessments online in response to Covid. Photograph: blackCAT/Getty Images The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has moved some assessments online in response to Covid. Photograph: blackCAT/Getty Images JennyLittle Tue 9 Feb 2021 14.30 EST Last modified on Tue 9 Feb 2021 14.32 EST When the coro...

Sunak urged to expand Kickstart scheme to curb youth unemployment crisis Further lockdowns mean the £2bn project has got off to a slow start as joblessness soars among graduates and school-leavers 25 January 2021 • 5:00am “We cannot lose this generation” was the pledge of Chancellor Rishi Sunak as he unveiled the Kickstart work placement scheme to stave off a youth unemployment crisis in July last year. But six months on, the £2bn project is only just beginning to pick up speed. Under the initiative the Government funds six-month work placements, paying employers up to £6,500 to tak...

The government has unveiled plans to overhaul post-16 education and training with a greater focus on preparing young people for vocational roles.