Education & Skills News - August
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BPF Upcoming Webinar: “Plan for Jobs”
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The BPF is happy to announce a webinar by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) titled “Plan for Jobs”. The presenters will be Tracey Theo and Teresa Culmer. The webinar will be hosted on Thursday 27th August 2020 at 12:00pm. The webinar will cover topics including traineeships, apprenticeship Support Package, apprenticeship recruitment incentives, DWP support, T levels and new 20/21 funding rules overview. To Register for this webinar, Click Here… To view all BPF Webinars, Click Here… |
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The Education and Skills Funding Agency has released guidance on how to take on an apprentice. This in-depth online page provides information on off-the job training, things to check, funding, using the apprenticeship service and additional support. During this current crisis, employers are looking increasingly more into using the incentives provided by government to hiring apprentices. Read the full guidance, Click Here… |
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2020 Design Innovation in Plastic Winner Announced
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The outstanding winner of the 2020 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) competition has attempted to tackle one of the most pressing problems of the modern urban age. Kristen Tapping, a third-year product design student from London South Bank University, created a bicycle wheel with pollution filters, that uses movement to actively purify the air. Her Rolloe – Roll off Emissions wheel operates in the busiest, most polluted roadways, requiring zero energy to function, except for pedal power from the cyclist. This competition is organised by the Worshipful Company of Horner’s and IOM3. Read the full story, Click Here… |
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Hire Experienced Apprentices Who Have Been Made Redundant!
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Employers are encouraged to consider hiring apprentices who have been made redundant during the pandemic. These apprentices already have valuable skills and experience, so they will make an impact immediately and they too qualify for the incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice too. Read the full story, Click Here… |
