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London South Bank University and FDM Group to create apprenticeships
FDM Group , a professional services provider with a focus on technology , has announced a major expansion of its apprenticeship programme in a new partnership with London South Bank University .
The FDM apprenticeship scheme offers new joiners the opportunity to gain degree-level qualifications as part of an innovative training course . Candidates are given full vocational training in key IT roles , alongside study , as part of the government-approved Level Six Bachelor of Science Degree in Digital and Technology .
Manjinder Chhokran , Head of Business Engagement ( Apprenticeship Team ), London South Bank University , said : “ Apprenticeship courses are a vital route for helping people gain the necessary skills to thrive in the technology industry while benefitting from on-the-job training . We are very proud to be working with FDM Group to widen access to these courses , helping support people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds to benefit from world-class degree courses .”
FDM has already seen its first candidate enrol on the BSc apprentice programme at London South Bank , with many more new joiners soon to follow .
As part of FDM Group ’ s commitment to diversity and inclusion , the apprenticeship programme will aim to create a strong gender balance , encouraging women to sign-up and benefit from the scheme .
FDM already has a partnership in place with Sheffield Hallam University and this new agreement is the latest in a series of collaborations with key academic institutions across the UK .
4 Day Week Global responds to Labour bill which calls for a 32-hour workweek
While the introduction of a 32-hour workweek is a worthy aspiration , it is critical to address this in parallel with an equal conversation about maintaining , if not improving , British productivity . This is according to 4 Day Week Global , which has responded to a bill tabled in the UK Parliament by Labour MP , Peter Dowd , that calls for the introduction of a 32-hour workweek across the UK economy bringing workers in line with other parts of Europe .
Andrew Barnes , Co-founder of 4 Day Week Global , said : “ Our philosophy and pilot programmes focus on how businesses can work in partnership with their workforce to ensure the balance between reducing work time and maintaining productivity .
“ To reduce work time sustainably , we believe in a collective partnership approach between workers , business leaders and key stakeholders . This is of paramount importance in order to ensure it is sustainable for businesses and works for the British economy in the long term .
“ We are working with several regional and national governments in Europe and globally to introduce pilot programmes and research projects which assess the economic , social and environmental impacts of reducing work time , and the feasibility of introducing shorter hours across different sectors and industries . We encourage lawmakers around the globe to commit to supporting trials in both the public and private sector , which will help to inform sustainable future of work initiatives and the shape of legislation .”
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