The Apprenticeship Levy, which came into force in April, obliges firms with wage bills in excess of £3m to pay 0.5% of that bill towards funding the creation of three-million new apprenticeships. It is not a popular measure, but Kate Maddison-Greenwell believes that if fully embraced, it can be beneficial for all.
The UK is significantly behind Europe when it comes to investing in skills and education for young people. Employers can bemoan it or embrace it, but the Apprenticeship Levy is happening. While there are understandable reservations from some UK businesses, the forward-thinking ones have now accepted it is reality and are…
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