IAC

The Industry Apprentice Council - giving apprentices a national voice.

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Half of young people are now going to university, 20 years after then-PM Tony Blair promised it.

Is that a good thing, though? How many of them would be better served doing an apprenticeship?

https://t.co/mNfPaaE9yd

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

New @5PercentClubUK research says "according to our members, in key sectors such as #engineering and #construction, higher level #apprenticeships can offer better lifetime earnings than most undergraduate degrees."

https://t.co/RrNd40kTjz

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

New @YWTrust research finds most popular policy amongst young people is to increase the minimum wage for apprentices!

https://t.co/aABqAA30QH

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

70% respondents to the 2018 IAC annual survey of #apprentices drive to work - 8% of our respondents are driving and spending >£50 a week on their commute. Lot of money on an #apprentice wage, even an #engineering apprentice wage.

[Robert Halfon 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 @RtHonRobHalfon]

Pump prices at a 4 year high. Misery for drivers.
Please @theresa_may @GavinBarwell
@PhilipHammondUK @RobertJenrick @hmtreasury @RobertJenrick
#keepthefueldutyfreeze @FairFuelUK and help hard-pressed motorists:

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Well done to Georgia from all of us at the IAC, including our two IfA apprentice panel members :-)

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

.@pow_rebecca MP with a crucial point in #Parliament yesterday - our 2018 annual report is coming soon & will have a section on parental attitudes to #apprenticeships & how their own children taking that route changes those attitudes!

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Missed out on £250 in IAC survey winnings? You can win £20 if you're in Scotland by completing this survey as part of a research project on apprenticeships and career choices!

https://t.co/qZkk11cpBT

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Some ace ideas in here from @aelpuk to support the development of #apprenticeships!

https://t.co/cOWW9IreCo

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Never mind the quibble between @halfon4harlowMP and @educationgovuk over the niceties - #apprenticeship starts are too low and we need to do something about it!

https://t.co/hDf8MmAO6y

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Well done to everyone getting #GCSE results today! Remember - you don't have to go on to sixth form if you don't want to. You can do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, get work experience, get paid, get trained and get the best start!

https://t.co/rsB5V4yPzF

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

What do you think - should degree apprenticeships be given special treatment?

https://t.co/ECgXaHdAqV

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

On the one hand - this is good for those who value quality over quantity.

On the other... we need a new success measure! How about retentions? Or destinations?

https://t.co/OAL4ZoIVdM

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Welcome Leon - our panel members Alyssa and Ryan will look forward to meeting you :-) #engineering #apprenticeships

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Is a degree #apprenticeship a viable alternative to a 'traditional' degree?

https://t.co/rct45bjg5G

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

@PRJoining_dots "In due course" ;-)

(But really - September!)

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

We're chuffed to be able to say that over 1,500 people have completed our 2018 IAC annual survey of #apprentices - an amazing effort and over 300 more than 2017!

We're just going through the data now - some really interesting findings already jumping out at us!

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Not great news for #alevelresultsday2018 - let's see if this goes up next month as A Level students turn to #apprenticeships as an alternative to HE/FE!

https://t.co/JWxQx7PfY7

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Very best of luck to everyone getting their #alevelresults today! Remember, there are plenty non-university options - including #apprenticeships, some to degree level! Earn, learn, get your degree, get experience - it's a pretty sweet deal! https://t.co/OdOpk4rUZZ

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

@Talent_DB - any chance of a RT of this excellent news for one of your fine #apprentices?

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

We're just waiting for a photo of him holding a printout of his voucher, but we're pleased to announce the winner of our £250 IAC survey prize draw...

...iiiiiiis....

Gethin Roberts from Babcock!!! Well in, Gethin!

IAC 2018 report to follow :-)

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

Former apprentice: "I passed the end-point assessment."
Employer: "Sound, in you come!"

[Nick Linford @NickLinford]

Future conversation with a job applicant.

Employer: “what grade did you get in your T-Level? Is it a number (like for GCSEs) or a letter (like for A-level) or a word such as ‘Distinction’ (like for a BTEC)?”

Applicant: “I got a C and a ‘pass’ and a ‘working towards’”

🤔

[IAC @IAC_Apprentices]

We're just waiting for a photo of him holding a printout of his voucher, but we're pleased to announce the winner of our £250 IAC survey prize draw...

...iiiiiiis....

Gethin Roberts from Babcock!!! Well in, Gethin!

IAC 2018 report to follow :-)