The New Man in the Top Job: getting to know Alex Burghart

All About Apprenticeships

English - February 08, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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In the first episode of series three of All About Apprenticeships, award-winning business journalist Georgie Frost chats to the new man in the top job - Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Alex Burghart MP.

In a conversation recorded ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, Georgie and Alex talk levelling up, why incentives are coming to an end, what he makes of the vocational vs academic balance, and what happened when the Prime Minister called to offer Alex job.

You can find out more about how the Homeserve Foundation could help you find an apprenticeship here and check out Amazing Apprenticeships and UCAS for up to date information on current apprenticeship vacancies.

And check out the Government's apprenticeship hub here.