Blogs

Employers of any size can use the Growth and Skills Levy to fund apprenticeship training. If your pay bill is over £3 million, you pay into the levy and draw down funds through a digital account. If it isn’t, you share the cost with government, though training for 16-24 year olds is now fully funded ... Read more

Apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured off-the-job training, funded through the apprenticeship levy or government co-investment. As an employer, you hire an apprentice on a genuine employment contract, pay at least the apprentice minimum wage, and give them 20% of their paid working hours for training with a recognised training provider. Larger employers pay into ... Read more

Celebrating Achievement, Self-Belief and Community in Newcastle The Pitman Training Newcastle Graduation Ceremony 2025 was a proud and deeply meaningful celebration of achievement, resilience and belief. Held on Saturday 15 November at the historic Common Room in Newcastle, the event brought together graduates, their families, friends and supporters to mark the completion of journeys shaped by ... Read more

'Press for Progress' with the help of expert in business who are sharing their advice for free.