Gary Baker, the chairman of the Furniture and Interiors Educations, Skills and Training Alliance, is urging employers in the UK furniture and interiors sector to not be put off by the complexities of the government’s Kickstart Scheme and work with… Read more
Sign up to support Level 2 Furniture Apprenticeship Reviews or lose them
The Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA) are pleased to confirm the review of the Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship following much campaigning by the trade body with support from Achieve+Partners. The review will see eight new… Read more
New Employer Incentives for Hiring New Apprentices Introduced on 1st September by Education and Skills Funding Agency
From 1 September, employers large and small can apply for large cash incentives designed to create more high-quality apprenticeship opportunities. As part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs, employers are being offered £2,000 for each new apprentice aged under 25… Read more
