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Degree apprenticeships white paper says mandated qualifications should stay
The white paper, which includes perspectives from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), the University Vocational Awards Council, former business secretary and leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable and university-based apprenticeship managers, was written to inform the IfATE’s consultation and review of integration and standards in degree apprenticeships.
The white paper found that the function of mandated degrees went far beyond shaping an apprenticeship’s off-the-job training. While much work is needed to ensure degree apprenticeships deliver widening participation, the evidence shows degree qualifications enhance productivity, increase social mobility, and offer enhanced and transferrable skills to graduates and employers.
The Challenge of College Enrolment
Colleges are experiencing higher rates of enrolment than ever before and as we approach winter, it’s still unclear whether we’ll be forced to re-introduce measures to control the spread of coronavirus. This means enrolment processes may need to be conducted remotely and thanks to digital solutions, like Aptem Enrol, this is easily done.
Our latest article looks at the challenge of college enrolment and how colleges, students, and employers nationwide benefit from a single, remote enrolment solution.
Coaching support at a distance – using data analytics to enhance employability programmes
The Institute of Employability Professionals, Digital Technology Conference took place in September. Mark Abrahams, Head of Research and Analytics at Aptem, presented a data masterclass about utilising data insights from the jobseeker journey. Click to read the highlights from the session and download the webinar content.
Digitalising employment services to survive local authority budget cuts
Local authorities around the country are struggling to meet budget-cut demands as they struggle to make do with much less and residents feel the impact. The digitalisation of employability services will be key as local authorities and housing associations struggle to provide the same support as they did pre-pandemic, and for an increased number of jobseekers.
First findings ahead of the furlough scheme ending
The government’s furlough scheme is scheduled to finish at the end of September. As we near that date, we take a look at hopes, fears and predictions for the millions of people still being supported by the scheme, and the steps the government can take to safeguard the recovery of our economy.
MWS Technology secures funding from existing investors keen to accelerate the growth of Aptem
MWS Technology, the company behind the award-winning Aptem vocational training and employability products, has secured additional funding from existing investors, …
The importance of analytics when delivering high quality learning programmes
Analytics are essential to deliver on defining characteristics of high quality learning programmes. Here, we explore how and where analytics can play an important role in the delivery of effective learning programmes.
Recovery and renewal: Reflections from the Employment & Skills Convention 2021
Following the Employment and Skills Convention 2021, Richard Alberg, Chief Executive Officer at Aptem reflects on the event and the heightened focus required to connect more jobseekers to the right provisions, at the right time.
Aptem Dashboards – Insights to track and manage your programmes.
Access to data that is visualised in an easy to consume way is critical to understanding insights. That’s why Aptem …
How the pandemic has deepened existing inequality especially within employability
The last 18 months have been transformative, the coronavirus crisis spearheaded intense change throughout society. Read our news article featured in FE News, which explores inequality in relation to employability.
Enrolling students remotely, with City College Plymouth and Aptem Enrol
Mike Jones from City College Plymouth and David Devine from Aptem discussed the benefits of remotely enrolling college students. Mike shared learnings and advice gained from using this system throughout the pandemic period, to continue delivering a high quality enrolment experience for students.
Aptem Product Feature: Customisation – the ability to change the onboarding experience per programme.
Programme flexibility is essential in ensuring learners’ individual needs are met. That’s why Aptem has in-built customisation available, which gives …
Data Masterclass output – Moving away from being Data Rich Insight Poor
Data rich, insight poor Mark Abrahams, Head of Research at Aptem, joined Kerry Boffey from the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees …
Employability and Skills: Plan for Jobs
The UK government has introduced an array of initiatives around employability and skills. Over the past year, and as a result …
The Role of Apprenticeships in Lifelong Learning
In a constantly shifting employment landscape, lifelong learning is essential. Not just to fill emerging job roles, but to ensure …
Lifetime and Aptem: Sharing the selection process
The methodology involved in Lifetime Training’s procurement of an apprenticeship delivery platform In March 2021, following a year long procurement …
Employability and skills: Skills for Jobs
The UK government has introduced an array of initiatives around employability and skills. Over the past year, and as a result of the pandemic, it …
Why skills matter to individuals, the economy and society.
Read Aptem’s recently published a white paper illustrating the state of skills, referencing statistical data and outlining three ways skills matter to individuals and the economy.
Newsletters
The Pulse, Spring 2021
This edition of The Pulse also contains our usual sections – news, product updates, a positive foreword by Richard Alberg, CEO of Aptem, and some excellent webinars and FIN masterclasses upcoming.
The Pulse, Winter 2021
The Pulse, Autumn 2020
In the Autumn 2020 edition of The Pulse, Richard Alberg, CEO of Aptem, talks about employability today and why the company decided to launch Aptem Employ, a cutting-edge platform to manage all aspects of a job seeker’s journey.
This edition also includes an op-ed by Christine Weddell, Chief Operating Officer at Aptem, asking whether tech is the new paradigm for skills and employability solutions.
Finally, we share an interview with David Kitchen, Managing Director of The Leadership Team, who talks about M&As in the training sector and how his company helps the industry keep in top of quality.
The Pulse, Winter 2020
In the Winter 2020 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer our view of the 2020 apprenticeship landscape, an interview with Vikki Liogier, National Head of EdTech and Digital Skills at the Education and Training Foundation, and the latest exciting Aptem product and company developments.
The Pulse, Autumn 2019
In the Autumn 2019 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news and product updates, as well as an insightful interview with Chris Jones, Her Majesty’s Inspector – Specialist Adviser for Apprenticeships.
The Pulse, Spring 2019
In the Spring 2019 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news and product updates, as well as an interesting interview with UVAC’s Mandy Crawford-Lee.
The Pulse, Winter 2019
In this edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news updates, an analysis of the levy shortfall and a great interview with Mark Dawe of the AELP, as well as Aptem product and team developments.
The Pulse, Autumn 2018
We are pleased to share with you the first of our quarterly newsletters, where we will be keeping you informed on Aptem developments and sharing useful resources that will help you make the most of your chosen delivery platform.
Webinars
Apprenticeship engagement and compliance with David Lockhart-Hawkins
If last visits or progress reviews are what you measure risk of retention by, you’re a little behind the times. This webinar was hosted by David Lockhart-Hawkins, Director & Strategic Consultant in Apprenticeship Compliance and Implementation. David looks at best practices in monitoring your apprentice engagements and practical strategies to reduce funding risks including looking at the compliance role of engagement data, rules around compliance, best practices in measuring apprentice engagement data and more.
Compliance Masterclass with Tony Allen: ESFA Audit requirements and how Aptem can help ensure compliance
What role will behavioural sciences play in the post-pandemic employment recovery?
Will the employability sector recover?
What is to be done about the UK’s skills deficit?
The future of learning delivery is blended
Creating a digital literacy culture and using technology to enhance learning
Exploring alternative talent pools for recruiting employability professionals
Changes, challenges and the role of digital in future employability programmes
Big data in education and training
State of the Art Tech for Employment programmes
A demonstration of Aptem’s Intelligence Dashboard for Universities
Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities for Apprenticeships
Watch our webinar with Aptem’s Chief Product Officer Mike Sims, Product Director Shaun Elliott and award-winning training provider Corndel’s Chief Operating Officer Mushall Khan, discussing today’s challenges and opportunities within the Apprenticeship marketplace.
The Employability Forecast
Welcome to the Employability Forecast, the Aptem Employ podcast.
In this series, we explore employability from every perspective, from jobseekers, to providers, from employers, to government. This is your insider resource into the employability sector.
Events
AELP Autumn Conference 2021
2 NovemberAoC Annual Conference 2021
16 November - 17 NovemberUVAC Annual Conference 2021
25 NovemberHigher Education Provider Network event – Invite only
7 December - 8 December
