Health apprentices in South London

30/09/2015

http://theconversation.com/london-housing-protests-echo-glasgow-rent-strikes-of-100-years-ago-48274

Rocketing rents? Fierce protests against housing policies against the interests of the poor? Cereal Killer attacks have many predecessors - particularly Glasgow in 1915.

29/09/2015

This is the 'Pan-London Apprentices group'. They are a group of health apprentices in different disciplines who have come together to do a range of things from running fundraising events for local charities and putting on social events at work to thinking about collective employment issues and how to address them. Very proud that they have kicked off this initiative.

25/09/2015

I'm not sure that this article fully answers the question it sets out to but like the fact that it highlights recent glossy campaigns that, "show young people in protective clothing bent over electronics, plumbing or welding equipment."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33318669

The government is asking employers to foot more of the cost of apprenticeships. Will that hold back plans to create three million new apprenticeships by 2020?

24/09/2015

Want to represent at LGBT conference 13-15 Nov in Brighton? Email: young.members@unison.co.uk

24/09/2015

And another one... Meet some great people talking about the advice they'd give to managers of apprentices and why they joined UNISON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO_xOctMNsk

23/09/2015

Great to see the footage from our UNISON event on 10th September - Have a watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7QNkx6aF1w

21/09/2015

UNISON members are able to get free copies of any of the "Quick Read" books in the 6 Book Challenge - speak to your local rep or email learningandorganising@unison.co.uk

http://readingagency.org.uk/news/media/reading-for-pleasure-builds-empathy-and-improves-wellbeing-research-from-the-reading-agency-finds.html

The literature review, conducted by BOP Consulting and funded by the Peter Sowerby Foundation, brings together a strong and growing body of research t...

17/09/2015

"Ever since I can remember, I've thought university is not all it's cracked up to be... "

https://www.unionlearn.org.uk/blog/time-appreciate-value-apprenticeships

Time to appreciate value of apprenticeships 16 September, 2015 Topics: Adult & Community LearningApprenticeshipsBarriers to learningSupporting learnersWidening participationYouth employment and skills Unions: NUJ Apprentice with Caterpillar ©TUC About the author: Margery Hookings Margery Hookings is…

16/09/2015

Although it's good to see a national paper covering the high number of apprenticeships that are designed for older workers, this article is a right hotch potch. It’s not helpful to muddy up apprenticeships with unpaid internships - they are totally different. Also, I know that the film references are put in so that the article appeals to those who wouldn't normally read it but they’ve got nothing to do with the issue.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/goodlife/11839119/Apprenticeships-arent-just-for-the-young.html

40,000 over 45s will start an apprenticeship this year, Saffron Alexander finds out why they're so important

02/09/2015

Always nice to have a productive and fun day in the office... and today it was with HEALTHY cake. Who knew?

These lovely folks (from left to right) are: San - Level 3 Business Admin apprentice, Robel - Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice, Laura - Apprentices Manager and Iesha - Level 2 Business Admin Apprentice.

26/08/2015

In the midst of this grim weather it's nice to be able to share this lovely pic of some of the latest to start Health Education England NHS in South London. Say hello to Mike Hardip and Chantelle - all doing Level 3 Business Administration. Here's to them all having a great .

24/08/2015

Please share this with anyone who has recently received their exam results and is interested in working in the health sector. Knowledge of health apprenticeships (at all levels, including degree equivalent) is growing but there are still lots of people out there who don't know about them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GINSbSXNyvE

The National Apprenticeship Service has launched a new film, which explores how Higher Apprenticeships in Health (Assistant Practitioner) are helping NHS org...