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Government Announces 50,000 New Apprenticeships to Boost Youth Skills and Employment

The Government has announced a £725 million package of apprenticeship reforms, expected to create around 50,000 new opportunities for young people. Training costs for under-25s at small and medium-sized employers will now be fully funded, with new routes and flexible training options widening access to work-based learning.

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Skills4Pharmacy closes the year as the leading provider of pharmacy apprenticeships

Skills4Pharmacy ends the year with 43% growth* in pharmacy apprenticeship starts and 65% growth** in Pharmacy Technician programmes. Skills4Pharmacy continues to lead the main national providers and strengthen the future pharmacy workforce.

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Skills4 celebrates more than 2,000 learners across Pharmacy, Science and Dental

Skills4Group has reached an important milestone with more than 2,000 learners now training across our divisions. This progress showcases the strength of our partnerships with employers and the dedication of our learners and staff.

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STEM to Success: Apprenticeships in Life Sciences

Join Skills4Science for STEM to Success: Apprenticeships in Life Sciences at Coventry University London. This special event during London Life Sciences Week brings together employers, educators and learners to share insights, celebrate success and explore opportunities shaping the UK’s life sciences sector.

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Strong performance across Skills4Group as QAR exceeds 70%

Skills4Group closes the 2024/25 year with outstanding results – a forecasted QAR of 70.4%, pass rate of 99.4%, and retention rate of 70.9%. This success reflects the dedication of learners, tutors, and employers working together to create supportive, skills-focused learning environments across all programmes.

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Visit us at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North this November

Skills4Pharmacy will be exhibiting at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North in November 2025. Come and visit us on Stand H42 from Friday, 21 November to Saturday, 22 November!

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Emily’s Apprenticeship Journey at Weston Road Pharmacy

Emily’s apprenticeship with Skills4Pharmacy has helped her connect classroom learning to real pharmacy practice. With expert tutor support and hands-on experience, she’s grown in confidence and discovered how every part of her training links to patient care and safety. Her story shows how the right guidance can turn curiosity into career progress.

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Is an Apprenticeship Right for Me?

The BBC asks: “How do I know if an apprenticeship is right for me?” At Skills4, apprenticeships combine full-time employment, funded training and one-to-one support from tutors and mentors. Learner stories show how our programmes provide guidance, skills and confidence, helping school leavers, employees and career changers progress with success. Apprenticeships with Skills4 are designed to build futures.

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Marketing Apprentice Gabrielle’s Impact at Skills4Group

Gabrielle has been part of the Skills4Group marketing team for several months, gaining hands-on experience in content creation, email campaigns and events. Her apprenticeship highlights how learning on the job helps develop real marketing skills while supporting the success of Skills4Group’s specialist brands.

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