by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
PricewaterhouseCoopers has published a report, commissioned by the government, on the harms and opportunities associated with digital technologies. This report identifies the distinctive characteristics and business models associated with digital technologies, and the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Employment, Mims Davies, has announced 80 new temporary jobcentres to help support more people impacted by the pandemic to find work and progress into new roles. A list of the locations is available on that link, which includes one in Chichester and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has published research exploring the nature and extent of cyber security skills gaps (people lacking appropriate skills), skills shortages (a lack of people available to work in cyber security job roles) and job vacancies in the UK, in its ‘Cyber...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has confirmed the changes that it is making to the reservation of funds for employers who do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy. From 1 April 2021, it will reset reservation levels for employers who do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy enabling employers to make...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a new survey on the Covid-19 apprenticeship flexibilities to help them plan for the future. The survey is open until Friday 23 April.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE and ESFA have confirmed a lower reconciliation threshold for ESFA providers who are paid on profile throughout the academic year to 90% for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. This will apply to ESFA grant funded colleges and local authorities with an allocation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
Tony Wilson, Institute for Employment Studies, has written a blog looking back on the last year since the start of the national lockdown, reflecting on the impact on the labour market and what can be learnt for the recovery.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published a briefing on migration during the pandemic, based on data in the Labour Force Survey which suggests that 1.3 million migrants have left the country.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP has been contacted by a member who is interested in speaking with other members about a possible joint bid, partnership, or consortium application for the open SELEP ESF opportunity. Please contact info@sctp.org.uk to be put in touch.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government is investing £20 million to develop zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure. The government is encouraging scientists and academics to collaborate with UK shipping, ports and shipbuilders to enter ambitious proposals into a competition for...
