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What is the
Apprenticeship Levy?
Announced in 2015 and implemented in 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy can be thought of as a UK-wide tax on organisations who have a total salary bill of more than £3M. The payments can only be spent on apprenticeship training delivered by approved apprenticeship training providers, and supports quality programmes by putting employers at the centre of the system.
LEARN MOREWhy choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships benefit both the employer and the individual; it is proven that an apprentice’s passion and willingness to integrate themselves into the workplace makes them a great addition to any team. In turn, they learn valuable professional and technical skills that they can’t get from a degree, all whilst earning.
DISCOVER MOREWhy choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships benefit both the employer and the individual; it is proven that an apprentice’s passion and willingness to integrate themselves into the workplace makes them a great addition to any team. In turn, they learn valuable professional and technical skills that they can’t get from a degree, all whilst earning.
DISCOVER MOREWhat is the
Apprenticeship Levy?
Announced in 2015 and implemented in 2017, the Apprenticeship Levy can be thought of as a UK-wide tax on organisations who have a total salary bill of more than £3M. The payments can only be spent on apprenticeship training delivered by approved apprenticeship training providers, and supports quality programmes by putting employers at the centre of the system.
LEARN MORE 1 31st July 2020
Scarborough’s Skills Village Relocates To A New Site
Scarborough's Construction Skills Village is undergoing a 12-week relocation and using a new green model to support future eco-friendly housebuilding.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 24th July 2020
Government Increases Cap On Small Business Apprentices
From 15 July 2020, the number of apprentices that a small business can start through the digital apprenticeship service will increase from three to ten.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 13th July 2020
Chancellor Announces Bonuses To Boost Apprenticeship Schemes
The government is trying to encourage businesses to become one of the best apprenticeship providers by offering bonuses for those that take on trainees.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 8th July 2020
Report Reveals Social Mobility Challenges For Apprenticeships
A report shows there has been a 36 per cent decline in apprenticeship starts by those from disadvantaged backgrounds between 2015/16 and 2017/18.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 2nd July 2020
Firms To Receive £3,000 For Apprenticeships
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak plans to give businesses £3,000 for each apprentice they hire in the fight against growing youth unemployment.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 29th June 2020
Covid-19 Chaos ‘Could Impact Youth Unemployment’
Apprenticeship schemes have never been so important, as young people potentially face their greatest employment challenge.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 9th June 2020
Apprenticeship Guarantee “Vital” For Young People
Boris Johnson has said that guaranteeing apprenticeships will be “vital” for young people, as the risk of being unemployed is highest for this demographic.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 28th May 2020
Why Apprenticeships Are Good Option Right Now
You may think now isn’t the time to be taking on apprentices, but as a recent article explained, now is actually the perfect time to invest in apprentices.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 20th May 2020
Practical Guidance Published To Drive Workplace Safety
The government has published practical guidelines to help give people the confidence to go back to work during the pandemic.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 16th April 2020
Guidance For Employers & Apprentices Amid The Pandemic
To help employers, their apprentices & those providing apprenticeship training & assessment, the government’s ESFA has introduced a series of new measures.
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk 1 25th March 2020
How to work from home
by Aimee Weatherill. As someone with a lot of experience working remotely, I thought I'd share a couple of tips of how I manage to work from home and stay sane at the same time.
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk 1 3rd February 2020
Apprenticeship Career Progression
by Richard Morley. So you've finished your apprenticeship, what next? Your apprenticeship has provided you with many transferable skills you could use in your future career plans.
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk 1 23rd January 2020
Communication in Business
by Aimee Weatherill. Whose responsibility is it to ensure effective communication? We all have a degree of accountability to communicate and be communicated with.
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk 1 18th July 2019
The Benefits of Customer Focus Orientation
by Aimee Weatherill. Why is a Customer Focus Orientation important for organisations and how do we utilise this at Encompass?
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk
United Utilities Search For Next Generation Of Key Workers
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 12th August 2020
United Utilities, the North West’s only FTSE100 listed company, is on the lookout for 62 new apprentices with a wide range of schemes being offered.
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Scarborough’s Skills Village Relocates To A New Site
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 31st July 2020
Scarborough's Construction Skills Village is undergoing a 12-week relocation and using a new green model to support future eco-friendly housebuilding.
Read More
Government Increases Cap On Small Business Apprentices
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 24th July 2020
From 15 July 2020, the number of apprentices that a small business can start through the digital apprenticeship service will increase from three to ten.
Read More
Chancellor Announces Bonuses To Boost Apprenticeship Schemes
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 13th July 2020
The government is trying to encourage businesses to become one of the best apprenticeship providers by offering bonuses for those that take on trainees.
Read More
Report Reveals Social Mobility Challenges For Apprenticeships
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 8th July 2020
A report shows there has been a 36 per cent decline in apprenticeship starts by those from disadvantaged backgrounds between 2015/16 and 2017/18.
Read More
Firms To Receive £3,000 For Apprenticeships
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 2nd July 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak plans to give businesses £3,000 for each apprentice they hire in the fight against growing youth unemployment.
Read More
Covid-19 Chaos ‘Could Impact Youth Unemployment’
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 29th June 2020
Apprenticeship schemes have never been so important, as young people potentially face their greatest employment challenge.
Read More
Apprenticeship Guarantee “Vital” For Young People
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 9th June 2020
Boris Johnson has said that guaranteeing apprenticeships will be “vital” for young people, as the risk of being unemployed is highest for this demographic.
Read More
Why Apprenticeships Are Good Option Right Now
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 28th May 2020
You may think now isn’t the time to be taking on apprentices, but as a recent article explained, now is actually the perfect time to invest in apprentices.
Read More
Practical Guidance Published To Drive Workplace Safety
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 20th May 2020
The government has published practical guidelines to help give people the confidence to go back to work during the pandemic.
Read More
Why Do Employers Offer Apprenticeships?
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 30th April 2020
Every year, the Department of Education carries out a survey of employers who provide apprenticeships to find out how their apprentices perform. Read more .
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Guidance For Employers & Apprentices Amid The Pandemic
By seo@blinkagency.co.uk / 16th April 2020
To help employers, their apprentices & those providing apprenticeship training & assessment, the government’s ESFA has introduced a series of new measures.
Read More
How to work from home
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 25th March 2020
by Aimee Weatherill. As someone with a lot of experience working remotely, I thought I'd share a couple of tips of how I manage to work from home and stay sane at the same time.
Read More
Apprenticeship Career Progression
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 3rd February 2020
by Richard Morley. So you've finished your apprenticeship, what next? Your apprenticeship has provided you with many transferable skills you could use in your future career plans.
Read More
Communication in Business
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 23rd January 2020
by Aimee Weatherill. Whose responsibility is it to ensure effective communication? We all have a degree of accountability to communicate and be communicated with.
Read More
The Benefits of Customer Focus Orientation
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 18th July 2019
by Aimee Weatherill. Why is a Customer Focus Orientation important for organisations and how do we utilise this at Encompass?
Read More
What is a Buyer, and what is Procurement?
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 9th February 2018
by Sharron Reetham MCIPS BSc (Hons). Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services or works from an external source, but what does this mean for your business?
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The Mystery of 20% Off-the-Job
By aimee.weatherill@encompass-development.co.uk / 13th November 2017
by Christine Cary CMgr. What counts as 20% Off The Job activities and what doesn't? Find out here.
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