News

April 2012

Providers sought to help deliver start-up loans for young people
30/04/2012
The next stage of the Government’s new £10 million ‘Start-up Loans’ for young people pilot scheme has been announced today by Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk...
Innovation Code
23/04/2012
The Innovation Code went live from Tuesday, 10 April and providers will now be able to use the six learning aims that make up the Code to respond quickly and innovatively to gaps in local employment and skills needs...
Apprenticeship vacancies: New National Minimum Wage
16/04/2012
The Government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage rates: the minimum rate for apprentices will increase by five pence to £2...
The government today launched a new service which will transform careers advice by combining highly-trained advisers with an interactive website, helping countless people to reach their potential.
05/04/2012
The National Careers Service which will offer independent, impartial information and advice on learning and work...