We are very happy to announce the newest member of The St Martin’s Group – Costa Coffee. To celebrate our newest arrival, we sat down with Ruth South, Costa’s Global Early Careers & Apprenticeships Lead, to discuss their apprenticeship programme…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
Today marks the start of the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week – a celebration of the sector which showcases how apprenticeships can ‘Build the Future’ by helping learners develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career…