APPRENTICESHIPS NEWS & INSIGHTS

The Off the Job training policy is changing

The Off the Job training policy is changing

ESFA ANNOUNCE RESET OF RESERVATION OF FUNDS

The ESFA announced that from 1 June 2022, the reservation levels for employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy will be reset.

ADULT CARE APPRENTICESHIPS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive when it comes to Adult Care Apprenticeships including apprenticeship age limits, differing levels of study, and exploring the benefits and challenges of an adult care apprenticeship.

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2022

This year's National Apprenticeship Week, a week-long celebration of apprenticeships, will run from 7th to 13th February.

LEVEL 3 FREE COURSES OFFER

From the 1st April, any adult in England who is earning under the National Living Wage or is unemployed, will be able to access Level 3 short course qualifications for free.

LATEST GOVERNMENT ANNOUCEMENT

Alex Burghart, the Apprenticeship and Skills Minister announced this week at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference (AAC), that the employer new hire apprentice incentive scheme will not be extended.

VIRTUAL TEAM CELEBRATION FOR NAW 2022

It’s been different but wonderful to celebrate the successes of Northern Education Trust’s (NET’s) apprentices online.

APPRENTICESHIP INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TIPS

Here’s our guide to commonly asked apprenticeship interview questions and tips for answering them.

GP STRATEGIES & LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES MERGER

We are pleased to advise you that on the 14th October 2021 the acquisition of GP Strategies by Learning Technologies Group plc was completed.

EXAM RESULTS DAY

GP Strategies offers support and advice for school and college leavers, and individuals looking to start a new career.

EMPLOYER INCENTIVES EXTENDED & INCREASED

The government has announced significant support for apprenticeships as part of their 'Plan for Jobs' initiative to help kickstart the nation’s economic recovery.

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2021

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week, a week-long celebration of apprenticeships, will run from 8th to 14th February.

REDUNDANCY SUPPORT SERVICE FOR APPRENTICES

The Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices is a free service to support apprentices who have been made redundant or who feel they are at risk of redundancy.

HFT AWARD

Hft ranked as the 11th best apprenticeship employer in the country.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR STAFF VOLUNTEERS

We are very proud of our wonderful staff who have been volunteering during the pandemic.

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES SALES TOOLKIT

The Department for Education has launched a free online learning platform to boost workplace skills.

APPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORKS

Apprenticeships continue to be a valuable investment for organisations by providing an excellent opportunity to develop the right skills at the required levels, so you are ready for a return to growth and stability.

HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING

There are many funding initiatives available to support employers with recruiting new staff or developing the skills and knowledge of existing staff.

OUR SUCCESS SUPPORTS
YOUR SUCCESS

GP Strategies trains and assesses more than 4,000 learners a year and our achievement rates consistently exceed national averages across a range of sectors. See our highlights from the academic year 2018-19.

MIND THE GAP

Time to look beyond traditional hiring routes to bridge the skills gap.

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2020

The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England will take place from 3rd to 9th February.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES

Mental health conditions are prevalent in the UK among young people, with research revealing that 75% of mental illnesses start before a child reaches their 18th birthday.

APPRENTICESHIPS VS UNIVERSITIES

If you’re preparing for the future and looking at the options available, we’ve explored the differences between university and apprenticeships, to help you make the right decision that suits you.

APPRENTICESHIP AND LEARNING STYLES

This article explores preferred learning styles and the profession and industry sectors most suited to these.

APPRENTICESHIP TIPS:
CV WRITING

Our expert advice on CV writing will help you stand out in the crowd for the right reasons.

WHY CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP?

An insight into apprenticeships to help students, employees and employers make the right choices.

FUNDING BOOST FOR GREATER MANCHESTER SMEs

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a new apprenticeship support package for SMEs.

MAXIMISING YOUR APPRENTICESHIP LEVY

Read our quick tips to help you increase the effectiveness of your apprenticeship levy.

HOW UPSKILLING CAN BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE

Investing in upskilling can have significant long-term benefits for an organisation. Upskilling is simply training that allows workers to do their jobs - much better!

EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS HALVED TO 5%

The amount that non-levy paying employers have to pay towards apprenticeship training has been cut from 10% to 5% from 1st April 2019.

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2019

GP Stratgies celebrated the annual event, National Apprenticeship Week 2019. Blazing a trail in local communities.

BUILDING SKILLS & EXPERTISE FOR THE FUTURE

Discover how apprenticeships can build the skills and expertise you need for the future.

YOU TRAIN WINS 'PROVIDER OF THE YEAR' AWARD

YouTrain, a division of GP Strategies Training Limited, is celebrating award success at the Scottish Training Federation’s (STF) Annual Conference and Awards, picking up the prestigious 'Provider of the Year' Award.

APPRENTICESHIPS: A CREDIBLE CAREER CHOICE?

Guidance for parents/guardians exploring apprenticeships as a career choice.

APPRENTICESHIP LEVY TRANSFERS

Information about transferring funds to another organisation in the apprenticeship service.

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