Businesses with a total wage bill of £3million or more will have to pay an apprenticeships levy from April 2017, George Osborne announced yesterday.
The levy will be reimbursed for firms that take on apprentices.
Yesterday the Chancellor said the rate would be 0.5 per cent of an employer’s total wage bill. It will be collected automatically through the tax system.
Every employer will receive a £15,000 allowance to offset against the levy – meaning it will not affect firms with a total payroll of less than £3million.
For example, a business with a total payroll of £3.5million will pay £2,500 a year.
Treasury analysis suggests more than 98 per cent of all businesses would not end up paying the levy at all.
For example, a business with a total payroll of £3.5million will pay £2,500 a year.
Treasury analysis suggests more than 98 per cent of all businesses would not end up paying the levy at all.[/I]
Plus employers who pay the levy will still be able to get government assistance to run apprenticeship programmes - so they could get out more than they put in. The only losers would be big employers who don't run apprenticeships.
Plus employers who pay the levy will still be able to get government assistance to run apprenticeship programmes - so they could get out more than they put in. The only losers would be big employers who don't run apprenticeships.
Inspectors observed, for example, apprentices in the food production, retail and care sectors who were simply completing their apprenticeship by having existing low-level skills, such as making coffee, serving sandwiches or cleaning floors, accredited.
So this is just a tax that has to be paid by big business and multi nationals.
Do you think it's wrong that big business has to pay something back into society ?
Inspectors observed, for example, apprentices in the food production, retail and care sectors who were simply completing their apprenticeship by having existing low-level skills, such as making coffee, serving sandwiches or cleaning floors, accredited.
In which case sort out the accreditation system.
Where I work the vast majority of people in technical jobs are graduates but frankly some of the roles don't need a University education. Just a few weeks ago we took on out first ever batch of apprentices and I'm a big supporter of the scheme. After 3 years of on the job experience and training they will be far more use than a new graduate fresh out of the lecture hall who hasn't done a day's professional work in their life.
Of course there are some jobs which will always need a degree (or higher) but there are a lot of graduates now doing non-graduate skilled jobs. If we can increase the number of young people who do apprenticeships in STEM subjects and reduce the numbers going to University then we could afford better financial assistance to those who do you to to study full time.
Inspectors observed, for example, apprentices in the food production, retail and care sectors who were simply completing their apprenticeship by having existing low-level skills, such as making coffee, serving sandwiches or cleaning floors, accredited.
And why not ? Some people are less able to acquire more sophisticated skills. There has always been an unskilled or semi-skilled working class.
Inspectors observed, for example, apprentices in the food production, retail and care sectors who were simply completing their apprenticeship by having existing low-level skills, such as making coffee, serving sandwiches or cleaning floors, accredited.
No it doesn't, I asked for a link to something on Subway's own website.
And why not ? Some people are less able to acquire more sophisticated skills. There has always been an unskilled or semi-skilled working class.
So are we now saying people need to take an apprenticeship on cleaning floors. This is point people are making the term taking a apprenticeship, are these real apprenticeship.
So are we now saying people need to take an apprenticeship on cleaning floors. This is point people are making the term taking a apprenticeship, are these real apprenticeship.
Are you now saying that? I'm not.
Acquiring skills that match one's ability to earn a living seems sensible to me.
I never said there was any shame in being a cleaner, the point being made is the term , apprenticeships being used.
It depends on the training received. If it is in specialist cleaning techniques (e.g. furniture, jewellery, industrial waste) or training on how to run your own business then an apprenticeship in "cleaning" could be worthwhile.
I asked for a link because I know Subway runs a franchise model, and these apprenticeships are down to individual stores and not Subway itself.
From one of your links.
"A spokesperson from Subway told IBTimes UK: "Subway stores are independently owned and operated by franchisees who are responsible for all employment matters."
Sir Michael Wilshaw warns that the effort to boost the number of available apprenticeships has led to a drop in quality.
23:03, UK, Wednesday 21 October 2015
Apprenticeship figures
Sir Michael Wilshaw says low-skilled apprenticeships are a 'waste of time'
The head of OFSTED has described the "low-skilled" apprenticeships currently on offer as "a waste of time".
Sir Michael Wilshaw is warning that a rapid drive to increase the number of apprenticeships available has "diluted" quality.
In a speech to business leaders today, Sir Michael will say that despite a surge in numbers "very few apprenticeships" are delivering the skills to the sectors that need them most.
OFSTED said the increase has been mainly in retail, customer service, administration and care sectors.
A report by the education watchdog released today states that "too many low-skilled roles are being classed as apprenticeships".
It emphasises that the "rise in poor quality" courses has "devalued the apprenticeship brand".
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As long as they are real Apprenticeships, not just branded as a Apprenticeships
So is taxation then?
As long as they are "real" apprenticeships",
Subway offer apprenticeships in sandwich making. Is this good? Or a way of avoiding the minimum wage?
I'm not prone to make assumptions, maybe you could point me to a link on the Subway website that lays out the details?
For balance some facts
Businesses with a total wage bill of £3million or more will have to pay an apprenticeships levy from April 2017, George Osborne announced yesterday.
The levy will be reimbursed for firms that take on apprentices.
Yesterday the Chancellor said the rate would be 0.5 per cent of an employer’s total wage bill. It will be collected automatically through the tax system.
Every employer will receive a £15,000 allowance to offset against the levy – meaning it will not affect firms with a total payroll of less than £3million.
For example, a business with a total payroll of £3.5million will pay £2,500 a year.
Treasury analysis suggests more than 98 per cent of all businesses would not end up paying the levy at all.
Plus employers who pay the levy will still be able to get government assistance to run apprenticeship programmes - so they could get out more than they put in. The only losers would be big employers who don't run apprenticeships.
Surely this can only be a good thing?
I entirely agree.
This might help you, https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjlldue5a3JAhUD0xQKHVyZDocQFgg_MAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itv.com%2Fnews%2F2015-10-22%2Fofsted-chief-companies-abusing-trust-by-offering-poor-quality-apprenticeships%2F&usg=AFQjCNFSzFunmTf_VRnmE8ExNDlGxBrQ2A.
Inspectors observed, for example, apprentices in the food production, retail and care sectors who were simply completing their apprenticeship by having existing low-level skills, such as making coffee, serving sandwiches or cleaning floors, accredited.
So this is just a tax that has to be paid by big business and multi nationals.
Do you think it's wrong that big business has to pay something back into society ?
In which case sort out the accreditation system.
Where I work the vast majority of people in technical jobs are graduates but frankly some of the roles don't need a University education. Just a few weeks ago we took on out first ever batch of apprentices and I'm a big supporter of the scheme. After 3 years of on the job experience and training they will be far more use than a new graduate fresh out of the lecture hall who hasn't done a day's professional work in their life.
Of course there are some jobs which will always need a degree (or higher) but there are a lot of graduates now doing non-graduate skilled jobs. If we can increase the number of young people who do apprenticeships in STEM subjects and reduce the numbers going to University then we could afford better financial assistance to those who do you to to study full time.
And why not ? Some people are less able to acquire more sophisticated skills. There has always been an unskilled or semi-skilled working class.
So are we now saying people need to take an apprenticeship on cleaning floors. This is point people are making the term taking a apprenticeship, are these real apprenticeship.
Try this then, https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjIts_u7q3JAhXLXRQKHXnGB88QFggrMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibtimes.co.uk%2Fnewcastle-upon-tyne-subway-advert-apprentice-sandwich-artist-slammed-disgraceful-1491189&usg=AFQjCNHLsk_PLMglrjagJpk6NTS7ucteMg
Are you now saying that? I'm not.
Acquiring skills that match one's ability to earn a living seems sensible to me.
There is no shame in being a cleaner.
I never said there was any shame in being a cleaner, the point being made is the term , apprenticeships being used.
I think she knows full well what the point being made is. She is just choosing to ignore it.
Well do subways do subways advertise these though a third party yes it seems they do. http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Morgan-Turner-Preston/jobs/Subway-b8b3674ad4616bc2?r=1
Cleaners have to know a great deal about health and safety. In my last place of work they were all sent off for training in Health and Safety.
It depends on the training received. If it is in specialist cleaning techniques (e.g. furniture, jewellery, industrial waste) or training on how to run your own business then an apprenticeship in "cleaning" could be worthwhile.
I asked for a link because I know Subway runs a franchise model, and these apprenticeships are down to individual stores and not Subway itself.
From one of your links.
"A spokesperson from Subway told IBTimes UK: "Subway stores are independently owned and operated by franchisees who are responsible for all employment matters."
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi__JKVhK7JAhULvxQKHTDFCo0QFghJMAc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.sky.com%2Fstory%2F1573946%2Flow-skilled-apprenticeships-a-waste-of-time&usg=AFQjCNFSSTJlPeOCXTM2aIKu04jlk8Rq_w.
Low-Skilled Apprenticeships A 'Waste Of Time'
Sir Michael Wilshaw warns that the effort to boost the number of available apprenticeships has led to a drop in quality.
23:03, UK, Wednesday 21 October 2015
Apprenticeship figures
Sir Michael Wilshaw says low-skilled apprenticeships are a 'waste of time'
The head of OFSTED has described the "low-skilled" apprenticeships currently on offer as "a waste of time".
Sir Michael Wilshaw is warning that a rapid drive to increase the number of apprenticeships available has "diluted" quality.
In a speech to business leaders today, Sir Michael will say that despite a surge in numbers "very few apprenticeships" are delivering the skills to the sectors that need them most.
OFSTED said the increase has been mainly in retail, customer service, administration and care sectors.
A report by the education watchdog released today states that "too many low-skilled roles are being classed as apprenticeships".
It emphasises that the "rise in poor quality" courses has "devalued the apprenticeship brand".