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Alliance launched in Cheshire to collaborate on filling local electrical skills gaps  An alliance bringing together local electrical businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities has been launched in Cheshire. The collaboration, known as the Cheshire & Warrington Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), aims to take meaningful joint action to strengthen electrotechnical skills […]

The Youth Voice Census 2025, based on insights from over 8,000 young people aged 11–30 across the UK, delivers a sobering message: the next generation of workers is not thriving—they’re surviving. For businesses, this isn’t just a social concern. It’s a strategic imperative. With nearly a million young people not in education, employment, or training

Apprenticeships Work is a new campaign with a simple goal: to encourage more small businesses to take on apprentices. SMEs are the backbone of our economy and our communities, but often struggle to engage with the apprenticeship system. They represent 99.8% of businesses and 60% of total employment in the UK, but only employ 37%

WE WANT YOU The Northwest Apprenticeship Ambassador Network is part of the National Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, a group of employers and former/current apprentices who volunteer their time to encourage more employers to use high-quality apprenticeships, while inspiring more young people to pursue high-quality apprenticeships as a vibrant career route. What does an Apprenticeship Ambassador do? Proactively

Cheshire and Warrington LSIP is pleased to announce that it has signed the Get the Nation Learning Charter, joining a growing national movement of organisations committed to promoting lifelong learning and expanding opportunities for people of all ages. The charter is part of the Get the Nation Learning initiative, led by the Learning and Work

The Department for Education (DfE) and Strategic Development Network (SDN) are inviting employers to take part in shaping tomorrow’s workforce through T Level industry placements. A free webinar on Thursday, 25th September 2025 at 9:30 AM will introduce businesses to the benefits and practicalities of hosting these placements. T Level industry placements offer students a

We’re pleased to share the Cheshire & Warrington Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2025 Progress Report. This report highlights a year of collaboration between employers, training providers, and partners to align skills with business needs. Read the full report here!   What’s Inside: Direct BenefitsDiscover how LSIP initiatives are tackling skills shortages and bridging the

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a new Disability Confident Guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace. DWP has worked in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development to develop the guidance to ensure employers

Are you an SME in the Professional Business Services sector? Do you want to develop your employees’ skills and knowledge of AI? Eligible businesses will be able to apply for funding from May 2024 A pre-information webinar is being held on Tuesday 16 April 10:00-11:00. Any business wishing to attend can register on Eventbrite here!

On Monday 18th April 2024, the Prime Minister announced a major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut red tape for thousands of small businesses.   Major package of reforms to support small businesses in PM’s first economic speech since the Spring Budget £60 million new investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, including