UK’s top universities urge new government to back business growth and talent via degree apprenticeships
9 August, 2024
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UK’s top universities urge new government to back business growth and talent via degree apprenticeships
9 August, 2024UVAC warns of threat to public services posed by reform of government’s Apprenticeship Levy
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29 November, 2023
White Paper warns of threat to public services posed by reform of Government’s apprenticeship levy
A white paper published 1 June, by University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) warns that drastic reform or the abolishment of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy scheme will have a hugely detrimental impact on public services.
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Read recent coverage for UVAC:
Universities ‘concerned’ skills levy could harm marketing apprenticeships – A recent article in Marketing Week Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, UVAC Chief Executive says how she fears there’s a “real risk” marketing training may not emerge as one of the government’s skills priorities when compared to engineering, science or the green economy – Read the full article HERE
HEPI Blog – Lunchtime reading: Does the Apprenticeship Levy need reforming? – Read HERE
CIOB People news article – Apprenticeship levy reform could exacerbate construction skills gap- Read HERE
South East Business news article – UVAC warns of threat to regions skills gap posed by apprenticeship levy reform – Read HERE
Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine news article – UVAC Warns Of Threat To Manufacturing Skills Gap Posed By Apprenticeship Levy Reform – Read HERE
The Intermediary news article – UVAC warns of threat to financial services sector posed by Apprenticeship Levy reform – Read HERE
IFA news articles – UVAC warns of threat to the financial sector skills gap posed by Apprenticeship Levy reform – Read HERE
Accountancy Today – Abolishment of Apprenticeship Levy threatens accountancy skills gap, UVAC warns – Read HERE
CLH – UVAC Warns Of Threat To Hospitality Skills Gap Posed By Apprenticeship Levy Reform – Read HERE
The Scotsman –Online – Read HERE
Hospitality & Catering News – UVAC warns of threat to hospitality skills gap posed by Apprenticeship Levy reform – Read HERE
Nursing Times – Warning that nursing would suffer under apprenticeships reform – Read HERE
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