by SCTP | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
New research from SCTP member City & Guilds & Emsi has looked at the current position on skills shortages in the UK. With most industries expected to grow between now and 2024, a significant number of skilled workers will be needed to meet demand....
by SCTP | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
In the fourth of a series of FE News podcasts, AELP CEO, Mark Dawe analyses the current reasons behind the recent falls in take up of apprenticeships by SMEs and calls for a temporary removal of the 10% contribution for SMEs for under 25 year olds, more flexibility on...
by SCTP | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest issue of the region’s business magazine.
by SCTP | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Rye Studio School in East Sussex will close this summer due to low student numbers. It is not alone with 24 studio schools – 14-to-19 institutions with a vocational curriculum – to close or announce plans to close since the inception of the project. According to...
by SCTP | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Chartered Management Institute and the British Chambers of Commerce have unveiled a 10-point plan to ‘make the Apprenticeship Levy work for all’. There are 5 key ‘asks’ of government and 5 for employers. These more flexibility in the use of...
by SCTP | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorised
This useful article from Joe Crossley, Business Development Director at Qube Learning shares the process his organisation has used to effectively engage levy paying employers.
by SCTP | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
Click here for details and registration for SCTP’s Pre-employment meeting that takes place on the 20 June, 10.00-13.00 at Lewes Job Centre. As always this is a great opportunity for members to focus on pre-employment programmes and hear from guest attendees such...
by SCTP | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to all those from the FE & Skills Sector who were recognised for their outstanding contributions including Helen Osborne MBE, Principal at The Friends Centre in Brighton who will be known to many members. Also, nice to see Matthew Coffey,...
by SCTP | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
The deadline on the latest T-levels consultation into the content of the first 3 T Levels, has been extended for a second time, and the Institute for Apprenticeships will now give the sector until the 27th June to submit views. Click here for more.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP are working in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council to run two apprenticeship events in June and July. The events will bring together employers, training providers, young people and their parents; providing up to date information on traineeships and...
