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A student’s next steps: Are degree apprenticeships better than a degree?

Over the past few years the popularity of degree apprenticeships has increased exponentially while the cost of university fees have

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Why are so few Londoners starting apprenticeships?

London had a markedly lower average rate of apprenticeship starts in the last academic year than the country overall, data

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London apprenticeships see lack of change in diversity levels

London apprenticeships have seen a lack of change in diversity levels from 2019 to 2023, with more than three times

Six in ten teens inspired by careers in TV shows

New research showed 62% of teens in London are inspired by careers they see portrayed in their favourite TV shows

Grime Concert Showcases Apprenticeship Opportunities for London Youth

Last night, Apprentice Nation hosted a virtual grime concert, encouraging young people to explore their apprenticeship opportunities.  Apprentice Nation has

Putney Labour candidate calls for ban on controversial zero-hour contracts and ‘unfair’ unpaid internships

Exploitative zero-hours contracts would be banned by a Labour government according to Labour parliamentary candidate for Putney Shelia Boswell. Zero-hours

Nick Clegg hits Carshalton campaign trail to back Lib Dem candidate Tom Brake… and take selfies

Nick Clegg took to the streets of Carshalton today to drum up support for former Lib Dem MP and candidate

‘Step in the right direction’: Twickenham MP Vince Cable backs increase in national minimum wage

Twickenham MP Vince Cable has welcomed news that the national minimum wage is set to rise by 3% to £6.70

You’re hired! Lord Sugar’s runner-up Bianca Miller to honour Croydon apprentices at inaugural ceremony

The Croydon runner-up of BBC show The Apprentice will be guest speaker at the town’s inaugural apprenticeship graduation ceremony next

Small businesses in Wandsworth unsure about effectiveness of new apprenticeship grant

Summary: The funding boost was announced in yesterday’s budget. Image: By Jaskaran Bahia, Fran Le Noury, Amy Martin and George Odling Wandsworth companies

Good news for South West London residents as council tax frozen again

Summary: But some London Assembly argued any money saved should be spent on apprenticeships By George Boulton, Joel Lamy and

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