To mark National Apprenticeship Week, ISE is taking a look back at the last year to bring you our most popular data, advice and best practice from the wonderful world of apprenticeships.
Salary data is one of the most-wanted insights by ISE members, so it’s no surprise that our latest salary information for school and college leavers came out as the most-viewed article of the past year.
ISE’s Apprenticeship Working Group launched a Line Manager’s Guide to Apprenticeships. This practical toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and strategies managers should foster to support skills development and encourage progression.
ISE’s Development Survey revealed the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on entry-level staff with a surge in apprentices leaving roles due to dissatisfaction with pay. See how this trend unfolds as we launch the latest data at our forthcoming Student Development Conference.
Changes to the National Living Wage, including the apprentice wage, drove concerns that employers would cut back on hiring. Robert Watts, founder of the Apprentice Decent Wage Pledge, provided a detailed account of the changes and potential impact on apprentice recruitment.
This time last year, ISE Fellow Simon Reichwald of Connectr considered the Apprenticeship Levy and how employers can maximise its benefits.
ISE’s Apprenticeship Working Group developed a suite of tools to help organisations establish apprenticeships. This practical guide explores the need for apprenticeships and how to approach building a business case.
ISE’s Student Recruitment Conference saw apprenticeships come under the spotlight as a potential solution for students hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Hannah Charrington at Wiser explored the topic in detail as well as a look at the role employers can play in access to higher education.
Abbe Charlesworth at FDM Group explained how they have designed an off-the-job training programme to ensure apprentices can reach their full potential.
ISE’s Student Development Survey revealed emerging trends in apprenticeships and how members are using the Levy.
Our latest article on apprenticeships is with Scott Killen at Edinburgh Napier University. He shares insight to help employers shape diverse apprentice attraction strategies in 2025.