News - Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency

CMN secures funds to pilot new ways of supporting young people into Apprenticeships with local businesses

Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) and its subsidiary company the Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency have successfully secured new project funds to specifically develop a programme of support that will improve the work readiness of candidates applying for Apprenticeships and support employers with alternative recruitment and employment methods. Our research shows that only 1 in 5 applications we […]

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New Cash Incentive for Businesses Hiring a New Apprentice

Whether you are a small or large employer, you can now apply for a £2,000 cash incentive for each new apprentice aged under 25 that you hire by the 31st of January 2021, and £1,500 for apprentices aged 25 and over. The new cash incentives for employers are part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs […]

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Apprenticeship Selection Day… An Alternative to the Formal Interview

Apprentice Yard Hand Selection Day With an expanding workforce, Gweek Classic Boatyard decided to invest in an apprentice to join their team, and commissioned the Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency to support them with recruitment. Gweek Classic Boatyard is a traditional Cornish boatyard based in the upper reaches of the beautiful Helford River, with a rich maritime […]

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Mobility for Marine Careers: international experience for the future workforce

A mobility project, that was made possible through EU funding from Erasmus Plus, started in April and saw the successful completion of a two-week work placement in France by six students from Falmouth Marine School and Helston Community College.

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