AKG held an early engagement webinar with providers and stakeholders from across employment, skills and health services to engage in discussion in what the future holds for employment support. Led…
AKG has welcomed the publication of early information from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outlining potential future approaches to employment support. While detail remains limited at this stage,…
A significant new government investment aimed at unlocking 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships, mark a pivotal moment for employers, training providers and young people across the UK. With a £1 billion…
When apprentices struggle with English or maths, the impact is felt across the business — in the quality of written communication, the accuracy of day-to-day tasks, and the confidence of…
Apprenticeships continue to play a central role in how many UK organisations develop skills, strengthen capability and support long-term growth. As businesses face ongoing productivity challenges and increasing pressure to…
When Jon looks back at the period before starting his apprenticeship, he describes it as a time of uncertainty, but also possibility. He knew he wanted to work, gain experience,…
When I talk about apprenticeships, I tend to view them from two angles: the employer perspective and the individual experience. Both matter equally, and where they overlap is where apprenticeships…
By Jeff Weir, Senior Client Engagement Consultant, AKG Learning The social housing sector is on the brink of a major transformation. With the new Competence and Conduct Standard coming into…
AKG has begun delivering a new phase of the Cannock Chase Discovery Programme, continuing vital work to support residents into learning, employment and better health outcomes across the district. The…
By Andrea Wroe, Business Services Tutor, AKG Learning When you hear the word apprenticeship, what comes to mind? For many, it’s still the old-fashioned image of a teenager in a…