The apprenticeship levy: What do we know so far?
The apprenticeship levy: What do we know so far?
Today, the CBI’s Director General Carolyn Fairbairn gave a speech on the Government’s apprenticeship levy, in particular around the need for the […]
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Rocketry Competition Begins!
Rocketry Competition Begins!
This week marks the blast off of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKYRoC) with regional finals being held all over the country! The competition […]
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ADS Member survey on the EU shows overwhelming support to remain
ADS Member survey on the EU shows overwhelming support to remain
This week ADS published its latest survey of our Members’ views ahead of the EU referendum. The response across all four sectors […]
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Out of this world apprenticeships in space #NAW2016
Out of this world apprenticeships in space #NAW2016
The UK Space sector, growing at 7% per year, is at the cutting edge of exploring the universe and connecting people to […]
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High-tech opportunities with security apprenticeships #NAW2016
High-tech opportunities with security apprenticeships #NAW2016
The security sector offers the opportunity for diverse and exciting apprenticeships. Employing over 2,100 apprentices, 42% of UK security companies employ apprentices […]
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Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW2016
Powering ahead with cutting-edge apprenticeships #NAW2016
As National Apprenticeship Week rolls on, with events and celebrations taking place across the UK, ADS is celebrating the inspiring apprentices working in […]
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Aerospace apprentices – the future of flight #NAW2016
Aerospace apprentices – the future of flight #NAW2016
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week here in the UK, ADS will this week be profiling some of the fantastic apprentices of our […]
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ADS kicks off National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2016
ADS kicks off National Apprenticeship Week #NAW2016
National Apprenticeship Week kicks off today and thousands of people around the UK are already celebrating apprenticeships and the exciting career paths […]
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Big Data – Big Challenge
Big Data – Big Challenge
Big Data is a hot topic for businesses right now. With the ability to transform manufacturing, improve productivity and enable growth it […]
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Apprenticeship Levy: the facts so far
Apprenticeship Levy: the facts so far
With more than 9,000 apprentices employed across the UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, our sectors are at the forefront of […]
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Generating growth: Aviation – a UK success story
Generating growth: Aviation – a UK success story
The Aviation sector – including airlines, airports, manufacturers and air navigation service providers – is a UK success story. The combined sector […]
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Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!
Attention all budding astronauts – launch a rocket!
Whether you’ve always been fascinated by space or Major Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station has inspired you – now is […]
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‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight
‘Tis the season to celebrate spaceflight
2015 has seen spaceflight propelled into the spotlight – the news today that SpaceX managed to land a booster rocket back on […]
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Farewell to Vulcan XH558 – The Spirit of Great Britain
Farewell to Vulcan XH558 – The Spirit of Great Britain
Yesterday saw the final ever flight of Vulcan XH558 – ‘The Spirit of Great Britain’. After a huge public fundraising effort some […]
Read moreCelebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Yesterday evening, ADS hosted a successful reception at the Houses of Parliament – which celebrated the important role of apprenticeships across the […]
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