Friday 21st August
The Future of Apprenticeships in the UK: Rebuilding the UK Economy and Filling the Skills Gap
Event Venue and Description – Webinar
This webinar offers a range of stakeholders including local authorities, training providers, employers and further education providers with a unique opportunity to reflect on major reforms to apprenticeships in the UK and co-develop strategies to provide a diverse range of high-quality training opportunities. Stakeholders will also explore methods to raise the status of apprenticeships and to ensure opportunities are accessible for individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, age or career level.
During the webinar the following areas will be covered:
- Examine the Government’s apprenticeship reforms and explore the future of apprenticeships amidst Brexit and COVID-19
- Identify strategies to deliver high-quality training and cultivate learners’ skills and prospects for long term employment, with a new emphasis on online training and working from home
- Explore ways to raise the status of apprenticeships and present training opportunities as attractive alternatives to university study
- Understand how apprenticeships can support businesses and close existing skill gaps
- Co-develop strategies to secure equality and diversity in apprenticeships
- Assess what constitutes a high-quality apprenticeship and share best practices for training delivery across organisations
- Consider existing gaps in opportunities across sectors and develop methods of promoting apprenticeships within a range of professions
- Generate methods of promoting collaboration between employers and trainers to facilitate successful programs
For further information and details of how to register, please follow the link provided.