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25/03/2025Beth RidleyApprenticeships0

Navigating Apprenticeships: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, watching your child take their first steps into the working world through an apprenticeship can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While apprenticeships offer fantastic opportunities for skill development and career progression, they also come with challenges—from adjusting to a professional environment to managing finances and balancing study commitments.

18/03/2025Zenith TrainingZenith News0

Knife Crime Awareness Training at EGGER UK

At Zenith Training, we are committed to raising awareness for safer communities through proactive education and collaboration. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Northumbria Police and the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to deliver a pivotal Knife Crime Awareness Training session at EGGER Group’s facility in Hexham.

13/03/2025Beth RidleyClient Insights0

National Insurance: How Apprenticeships Can Help Reduce Your Costs!

In recent years, the UK government has actively encouraged businesses to hire apprentices, offering a unique opportunity to build a skilled workforce while cutting costs. One of the most compelling incentives? The chance to save on National Insurance Contributions (NICs), is a significant benefit, especially as employer NICs are set to rise in 2025. Making...

11/03/2025Beth RidleyApprenticeships, Client Insights, Training Courses0

Changes to English & Maths Requirements for Apprenticeships

On February 11th, 2025, the Government announced a major policy change that will reshape how apprenticeships assess proficiency in English and Maths. This shift moves toward a more occupation-specific approach. Apprentices no longer need formal English and Maths qualifications to complete their apprenticeship. Instead, they will demonstrate relevant skills linked directly to their chosen field....

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11/03/2025Beth RidleyClient Insights0

The Upcoming Changes to the Apprenticeship Levy: What It Means for Your Business

As a UK business owner, you’ve likely come across the term “Apprenticeship Levy.” While many are familiar with its name, the details can often be unclear. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the Apprenticeship Levy and how it impacts your business. What Is the Apprenticeship Levy? The Apprenticeship Levy...

11/03/2025Beth RidleyApprenticeships0

What is a LEAN Manufacturing Apprenticeship?

The manufacturing industry employs 2.7 million people in the UK; achieve training states that Manufacturing ‘is an industry that will always require more workers, and it’s also an industry that is becoming more attractive to those who may not want to attend a traditional university.

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