During National Apprentices Week this week, Unite celebrates its partnership with JTL, a not-for-profit charity that is the biggest provider of apprenticeships in the electrical, heating and plumbing…Read more…
‘It’s never too late to make a change’
During National Apprentices Week this week, many people may be wondering if an apprenticeship in skilled trades is right for them. Maybe they think if they aren’t under 25 — or if they aren’t…Read more…
‘Political football’
As the trade union representative on the boards of Enginuity, (the Sector Skills body for the engineering sector) and the Board of Cogent, (the Sector Skills body for the chemical, pharmaceutical and…Read more…
‘Build the future’
Following the takeover of GKN by Melrose Industries in 2018, I met with directors to discuss establishing a long-term fund to support and encourage young people from minority groups and disadvantaged…Read more…
Blog: Ensuring apprenticeships meet the high standards our union expects
In the years ahead, apprenticeships look likely to become a much bigger part of the world of work, so it’s vital we ensure that employers are delivering apprenticeships that meet the high standards…Read more…
National Apprenticeship Week – raising the standard
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and UNISON is celebrating the good, while protecting against the bad and the ugly side of apprenticeships
The article National Apprenticeship Week – raising…Read more…