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…
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New Housing Regulation Alert: Are You Prepared? From October 2026, the Competence & Conduct Standard becomes enforceable across the social housing sector. Senior managers and executives will need will need will…
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Every year on 15th July, the world comes together to celebrate World Youth Skills Day. It's an important occasion that highlights the significance of equipping young people with the skills…
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By Debbie Gardiner MBE, Managing Director, AKG Learning In recent years, the social housing sector has been shaken by hard truths—and rightly so. The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017,…
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By Adam Brooks, Housing Tutor, AKG Learning Back around 2008, a piece of research was conducted to explore whether housing managers saw themselves as professionals. It sparked a searching debate,…
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Today marks the official launch of AKG in the UK, a new unified brand that brings together Jobs 22, Healthfind and Learn Plus Us. This milestone reflects a shared commitment…
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A Commitment to Growth and Development Steve McKenna has been involved in Learning and Development for over a decade, with a strong focus on upskilling employees to meet the…
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We spoke to several childcare employers about their experiences with apprenticeships, and here’s what they had to say about the positive impact on their businesses. One of the most significant…
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The Origins of Apprenticeships With the Industrial Revolution came significant changes to apprenticeships. As industries expanded, apprenticeships moved beyond traditional trades such as blacksmithing and carpentry to include manufacturing and…
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CIH qualifications provide a structured pathway for housing professionals to enhance their knowledge, develop key skills, and gain a deeper understanding of best practices in the industry. From entry-level roles…
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