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Government apprenticeship levy scheme is failing the health service

Response to major report into health service and care workforce

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 our union expects.

Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust and Hartlepool College of Further Education are early adopters and celebrated their signing […]

Local government conference says apprenticeships are important, but must be properly funded and designed

Schools across the UK see an increase in apprentices after the government introduced new schemes, and a levy to fund them, which came into effect last month

Union will seek to use Agenda for Change to protect apprentice pay and conditions

Date

7 June 2017 12:30pm–6:00pm

Location

UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Learning and Organising, Young Members, Apprentices

Apprenticeships can be an important way for young people to get into employment and earn while they learn. But young workers should not be used as cheap labour and need the protection of a union around them.