Unlock the full impact of apprenticeships
The recent policy shift regarding Functional Skills for adult apprentices has left many employers and apprenticeship leads questioning the best route forward. While Functional Skills may no longer be mandatory for those aged 19+ with sufficient prior qualifications, the need for robust Maths and English skills remains crucial for workplace success and career progression. Strong Maths and English skills are directly linked to better workplace performance, stronger communication and higher productivity.
Join us for this one-hour webinar
- Why Maths & English Skills Matter in Apprenticeships: How they impact decision making, problem-solving, and business performance
- Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Why employers should encourage apprentices to strengthen these skills, ensuring they're equipped for future career demands
- Supporting Apprentices to Succeed: Encouraging necessary skills development and helping to prevent apprenticeship withdrawals
- Navigating Regulatory Requirements: Understanding how Maths and English affect End-Point Assessments (EPA) and how you can support apprentices through their journeys
GUEST SPEAKER PROFILE
Christine Edwards
Apprenticeship Specialist & Consultant
We're delighted to welcome our guest host, Christine Edwards, who brings over 20 years of expertise in apprenticeships with a strong commitment to championing the critical role of Maths and English in driving learner success. As a passionate advocate for embedding these core skills within vocational training, Christine has been instrumental in transforming traditional approaches to Maths and English, ensuring they are delivered in meaningful and impactful ways that resonate with learners and employers alike.
With a deep understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and a proven track record of supporting sustainable improvements in learner outcomes, Christine believes that by strengthening Maths and English capabilities, apprentices can unlock greater career opportunities, driving long-term business success for their employers.
We're delighted to welcome Christine to our webinar, where she will share valuable insights into the benefits of Maths and English and how they improve apprenticeship outcomes.
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About Hult International Business School
Hult is recognized by business education’s three most prestigious international accrediting bodies: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and EQUIS (The European Quality Improvement System).
Our programs are consistently ranked as among the best in the world by the most renowned publications including the Financial Times, the Economist, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Hult is the proud winner of the Best Business School Careers Strategy award 2020 from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and BGA. This follows our 2014 win of the AMBA Innovation award.
To find out more about Hult’s other programs, please visit www.hult.edu.
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