4 July 2023
Final call out: Take part in our State of Industry Survey
We need your voice! Your opinion matters; we're counting on you to help shape the future. Last time, your valuable input made a huge impact. Thanks to your survey responses, we presented compelling evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the Migration Advisory Committee, and Parliament. Together, we advocated for fair wages, addressed skills gaps, and pushed for increased support for apprentices.
With energy and prices still rising, we're eager to hear from you again. We want to stay updated with the latest information on how businesses are faring. By sharing your insights, you'll provide us with the crucial data we need to continue fighting for your interests.
The deadline for responses is fast approaching. We understand your time is valuable, so rest assured that the survey will only take around 7 minutes to complete. Your responses will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Join us in making a difference and ensuring your voice is heard. Together, we can pave the way for positive change. Take the survey today!
T Level Employer Survey
By now, many of you will be hearing of the impact of T Levels on increasing opportunities for young people taking their first steps into their chosen careers. You will also have heard from employers about how T Level students bring fresh ideas into their businesses and help them to secure future talent.
As more and more young people are choosing T Levels, it is important that we raise awareness of T Levels generally, thereby increasing the number of industry placements offered by employers.
If you are an employer, please take 5 minutes of your time to share your insights on T Levels here.
The IfATE seeks applications for Assessment Panel
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has opened recruitment for its Assessment Panel.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in apprenticeships and technical education assessments, driving quality and ensuring learners have the right skills and competencies for employment.
Candidates will be proven assessment experts with the independence to offer impartial advice on apprenticeships, skills and technical education matters.
Recruitment will close on 14 July.
Read more for further details.
Top 50 SME Apprenticeship employers
Last week, the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings for 2023 were published.
Among the 50 SMEs were four NHBF Members. Congratulations to each one of you for making the list. They are:
5: Less Than Zero Barbers Hairdressing
12: Jamie Mettyear Hairdressing
36: Daniel Galvin Hairdressing
45: Exceed Hairdressing
Entry Criteria Entries for the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers were open to apprenticeship employers with 10-249 employees who had a minimum of three apprentices.
Each employer entering the rankings provided three key pieces of data – the number of apprentices that started a new apprenticeship with the employer from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, the diversity of these new apprentices, and the number of apprentices that successfully completed apprenticeships during the year. Employers' entry data was independently verified, weighted according to the size of the employer's workforce, and then scored to calculate the 2023 rankings.
Could Jobcentre Plus help your business to recruit?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a new video detailing the range of services that Jobcentre Plus offers and how it can help small employers fill their outstanding vacancies and assist in developing and retaining staff members.