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Changes to minimum wage for young people and apprentices

The national minimum wage is increasing this week – make sure you’re clued up with our guide below. From Thursday 1 October 2015, the minimum wage you should be paid per hour is: Apprentice*:...  

29/09/2015 | 0 Comments |

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Job prospects looking good for this year’s graduates

It’s good news for the class of 2015 with more job opportunities and more attractive pay packages, new figures have revealed.   According to reed.co.uk, there are 77% more job vacancies compared...  

29/07/2015 | 0 Comments |

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The new apprenticeship levy – what is it and how will it affect you?

In the budget last week, Chancellor George Osborne announced that big businesses will be charged a new tax to help fund the training of apprentices. The “apprenticeship levy” is part of the...  

13/07/2015 | 0 Comments |

99 Percent of Apprentices Say Apprenticeship Was Right Choice But They Aren't Hearing About Them in School

99 Percent of Apprentices Say Apprenticeship Was Right Choice But They Aren't Hearing About Them in School

A new survey by the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) has revealed that almost all apprentices feel satisfied that an apprenticeship was the best choice for them. The 2013 survey, which included...  

28/01/2014 | 0 Comments |

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