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Act Now to Reverse Decline in Science Sector Apprenticeship Starts
2 February 2023

The Government must take action now to halt the decline in the number of new science sector apprenticeships starts in England.

James Fox: Apprenticeship at AstraZeneca Case Study.
21 December 2022

Higher and degree-level apprenticeships give candidates a chance to gain the experiences, skills, and training to kick-start their career without the barriers of student debt.

Get to know SIP Ambassador of the Year Winner Hugh Birkmyre
12 December 2022

SIP Ambassadors work with young people to promote the many careers available within the science-based industries. SIP Ambassadors have a passion for careers outreach and present working in the science based industries in a positive light; dispelling myths and stereotypes.

Apprenticeship Off-the-job Guidance- Blog 2
2 December 2022

The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2 part blog series, Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.

Apprenticeship Off-the-job Guidance- Blog 1
2 December 2022

The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2-part blog series Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.

Autumn Statement – Skills highlights
18 November 2022

The skills highlights from the Autumn Statement given on 17 November 2022.

Join #TheBigConversation 
27 October 2022

Join #TheBig Conversation with IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) and improve skills policy.

Sector collaborates as Cogent take first steps to produce a low-carbon skills ‘greenprint’.
14 October 2022

This week, Cogent Skills held its very first green skills event.

This event saw the first phase of a research project to produce a skills ‘greenprint’ for the UK science & technology sector. The event consisted of a series of virtual roundtable discussions, bringing employers and stakeholders together to explore the topics in detail and create a shared understanding of the challenges ahead.

ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules Update: 

There have been a number of changes to ESFA funding rules. An overview of these changes can be found below.

A Skills Manifesto for the Science Industries:

Four priorities for technical education and workplace learning.

Focusing on current apprenticeship and technical education policy in England, this manifesto outlines four key recommendations that would enable the UK science sector to take significant strides forward to secure the skills needed now and in the future.

Get involved in supporting the new NOS standards.
3 October 2022

Cogent Skills is facilitating the development of the UK’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation. Government plans for a thriving …

First national occupational standards for hydrogen set to shape skills required for green jobs
12 July 2022

Following a successful contract bid, Cogent Skills is to facilitate the development of the UK’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hydrogen production, storage, and …

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