How could the benefits system help more young people do an apprenticeship?

by Lewis Harper | Nov 13, 2024 | Apprenticeships, Blog, Policy hub

In the UK, there is a significant discrepancy in current policies around Child Benefit and Universal Credit (UC) and how young people’s education and work choices impact their household income. Families can face financial disadvantages if a young person over 16...

New research highlights need to ‘reclaim’ apprenticeships for young people and for skills levy to boost training across the economy

by Jodie Tipper | May 20, 2024 | Apprenticeships, News

Report from CIPD and Youth Futures Foundation shows strong employer backing for Apprenticeship Guarantee for young people, to reverse collapse in provision for under 25s New evidence and analysis by the CIPD, working with Youth Futures Foundation, reveals worrying...

Toolkit Unwrapped, Apprenticeships: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with new resource for employers

by Youth Futures Foundation | Feb 5, 2024 | Apprenticeships, News

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is a moment to recognise the important role that apprenticeships can play in ensuring all young people gain and sustain good work. Our Youth Employment Toolkit, launched in 2023, suggests that on average, for every 10 young people who...