The apprenticeship levy and gender pay gap reporting must be managed carefully to avoid becoming a burden

It's so important young people realise there are options beyond the confines of the classroom

The Department for Education (DfE) gave the go-ahead for the apprenticeship to be developed this week

Many employers argue that the levy will divert funding and focus away from existing successful schemes

Employers and HR professionals react to a report criticising the government's apprenticeship strategy

Parents could have an outdated view of what an apprenticeship involves and its worth

Only 21% of students said they felt supported by their school or college to investigate apprenticeships

Just one in four (24%) believe an apprenticeship offers a better chance of getting a good job than a university degree

Sixty percent of employers would pay between £12,000 and £18,000 starting salary for an apprenticeship-qualified employee

Further details on levy funding arrangements have met with mixed reactions

Apprenticeships are a great way to attract skilled young people and benefit businesses too

The term 'apprenticeship' must mean training for people of all ages, genders and backgrounds