The 5% Club, an employer-led group that promotes ‘earn while they learn’
‘The 5% Club, an employer-led group that promotes ‘earn while they learn’ work placements across the private sector, has recently published their Employer Audit 2022 report. This report highlights…
Apprenticeship Outcomes & Destinations Report Now Published
The St Martin’s Group is pleased to publish its report “Apprenticeship outcomes and destinations”, which investigates why there is a large cohort of apprentices who do not complete…
The St Martin’s Group mourns the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Her devotion to public service and duty was an inspiration to all around the world. We offer our deepest condolences to the…
The St Martin’s Group meets with Jennifer Coupland, CEO at IFATE
Earlier this month, David Marsh and Richard Turner, both co-chairs of The St Martin’s Group; Tom Culley, a BT apprentice and vice chair of the Apprentice Ambassador Network; and Emily Austin…
Collaboration is key to helping school leavers opt for apprenticeships
Right now, thousands of 18-year-olds across the UK are filled with nervousness and excitement ahead of tomorrow’s A-Level results. At the same time, hundreds of providers and employers are also…
New funding rules for 2022-23 apprentices: what you need to know
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has released its new rules governing funding for apprenticeships for 2022-23. Here are a few of the biggest changes for employers and providers to…
An Apprentice Perspective: Christa Bridges, Apprentice Application Developer at PebblePad
Deciding which pathway to take after school is one of the most important decisions young people make – with either an apprenticeship or university degree helping set them up for long-term success…
Fostering high quality Apprenticeships
In this guest blog, Richard Turner, Head of Apprenticeships at BT and Co-Chair of The St Martin’s Group, explores the importance of shifting the narrative surrounding apprenticeships to ensure quality and outcomes are at the centre of learning and working pathways…
The Future of Skills
Last week, the Minister for Skills, Alex Burghart MP, delivered a speech at Policy Exchange on the need for a highly skilled nation. As part of this the minister set out his vision to ensure opportunity is spread evenly across the country – with skills that meet the needs…
National Careers Week – 7th-11th March 2022
National Careers Week (NCW) aims to showcase the plethora of professional pathways available to young people after leaving school or college. From T Levels and traineeships through to apprenticeships and A Levels, there is a diverse range…