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Want to Teach? We Can Help You Get Your Education and Training Qualification

Taking your first steps on this course is a good starting point to learn the principles and practices of teaching and training. The course is completely remote, allowing you to study online, which can easily fit into your schedule.
Paul Thomas-Weston
May 12, 2023

How to fill your skills gaps with free training programmes in 2023

The Education and Skills Partnership, with support from the European Social Fund (ESF), is providing 25 hours of FREE remote training courses for employers in specific postal codes in the South of England and Greater London areas until the end of 2023.
Paul Thomas-Weston
April 14, 2023

Is your team ready to deliver that project?

There are many project management systems you can follow; but at The Education and Skills Partnership, we highly recommend P3.express – a practical, minimalist project management system.
Paul Thomas-Weston
March 27, 2023

Accelerate your career in the telecoms sector

Telecommunications is a thriving industry and telecoms apprenticeships offer the perfect route into a skilled career. We’ve partnered with the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) to bring you a range of apprenticeship programme opportunities. Find out if a telecoms apprenticeship is for you.
Paul Thomas-Weston
March 27, 2023

Apprenticeships or graduate schemes – what route should you go?

Deciding between an apprenticeship right after school and pursuing a traditional degree then applying to a graduate scheme can be a difficult decision.
Paul Thomas-Weston
February 21, 2023

Why it’s no longer just optional to prioritise learning and skill building in your business

If you don’t think that investing in upskilling and reskilling your employees, for example through apprenticeships, is a strategic priority, then think again.
Paul Thomas-Weston
January 20, 2023

How to get started with your apprenticeship programme

Apprenticeships offer a variety of benefits to people throughout their career. By offering an apprenticeship programme, you will be teaching your employees new skills, providing opportunities for your staff to take on more responsibility, and in the long run enable them to support the success of your business.
Paul Thomas-Weston
January 11, 2023

Best Apprenticeship advice from ESP in 2022

This year we’ve produced plenty of content to help employers and employees alike understand the ins and outs of an apprenticeship. To round off the year, we’ve decided to compile some of our most insightful articles all in one place perhaps for some wintery light reading, or some preparation into the New Year.
Paul Thomas-Weston
December 23, 2022

What are your employment rights as an apprentice?

An apprenticeship programme is an investment for employers, so you should be treated as a valuable part of the company. You are an employee, and even though you are learning on the job, you are entitled to certain standards and protection by law. Find out more about your rights as an apprentice.
Paul Thomas-Weston
December 21, 2022

What benefits of apprenticeships are there for employers?

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to recruit new talent or upskill and retain existing employees. You can have apprentices throughout your business – from school leavers to managers – so there is the possibility of shaping every level of your organisation.
Paul Thomas-Weston
December 13, 2022