by Chris | Dec 12, 2025 | News
Millie Ross, aged 18 and an apprentice in the door hardware group at access product firm Assa Abloy in Willenhall, triumphed over seven other apprentices to win the accolade for the positive impact she has brought to the company during her training. The Apprenticeship...
by Chris | Dec 8, 2025 | News
The Ladder initiative continues to champion apprenticeships as a practical solution for employers. Justine Johnson, Ladder manager for the Ladder Foundation, said: “Apprenticeships are an investment in your business and in the local economy. “By creating...
by Chris | Nov 28, 2025 | News
From April, employer NI contributions will rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent, and the threshold at which contributions begin will fall from £9,100 to £5,000. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates this will increase payroll costs by around 2 per cent on...
by Chris | Nov 21, 2025 | News
The Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill, in the Dudley borough, played host to the Black Country Apprenticeship Awards 2025, organised by the Express & Star in partnership with The Ladder for the Black Country. The event, hosted by Richard Williams, shone a spotlight...
by Chris | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Dental professionals are consistently in demand, making dentistry a stable career with excellent growth prospects. A popular route into dentistry is the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification such as the GDC-approved...
by Chris | Oct 30, 2025 | News
The event brought together employers, educators and community partners to recognise the collaborative efforts that made their journeys possible. Attendees included representatives of Marcegaglia UK, Asra Limited and Joseph Leckie Academy – organisations that...
