The Asian Apprenticeship Awards was launched in March 2016 to celebrate the talent and diversity of under-represented British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers. Apprenticeships have been seen as a secondary route for British Asians with the perception that University is the primary way for leading a successful career. This correlates with the current representation of British Asian apprentices with the starts of 2016/2017 - that being 4.1%. The 2017 awards brought together cross industry and sector leaders from across the country supporting not just the event, but the cause behind it. With over 60% of our audience at C-level or Managerial level, there was a high level of influence in the room - a significant increase from 2016.Our awards fits into a larger discussion around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation within the labour market. There has been a demand for diverse workforces, not just for the local and national demographic representation, but for the economic benefits. For the economy to thrive, diversity is key. Full representation of BAME individuals within workforces across the UK would be worth £24bn per year to the economy.Employers and Training Providers are recognising this and are bringing out initiatives to boost diverse representation.
https://bameapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/2017-asian-apprenticeship-awards/
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards 2016: EVENT BROCHUREThe Pathway Group
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards took place on November 10th 2016, in Birmingham city centre- with the aim to celebrate British Asian apprentices and their employers and training providers.
This brochure provides an detailed outline of the event; including hosts and performers, keynote speakers, and a list of our nominees and delegates (guests in attendance).
The brochure also explains some key facts about apprenticeships in the UK- including statistics, common myths, and the current stance apprenticeship courses have in the Asian community.
Please also find a note from our founder, Safaraz Ali.
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
The 10 most trustworthy consulting companies.Merry D'souza
This issue of CIO Look India showcases, ‘The 10 Most Trustworthy Consulting Companies,’ the best & most innovative consulting firms, that deliver flexible & agile client solutions & offer cutting-edge services to ensure seamless workflow of the clients.
Source: https://ciolookindia.com/the-10-most-trustworthy-consulting-companies-january2021/.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards has completed its third year in operation since being founded in 2016, and our aim hasn’t changed: to celebrate the talent and diversity of British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers.Since inception, we have noticed a significant transition among those within the skills sector about some of the stigmas behind apprenticeships within British Asian and BAME communities generally. Through the support of the Government and key partner organisations, we have been able to use this platform to propel our message into new communities across the country to encourage more people from British Asian communities to consider an apprenticeship route.2018 also saw a sectoral shift response with a 25% increase in involvement from employers compared with training providers and FE colleges which saw a decrease. The male and female split among finalists was quite interesting. Generally, females outweighed males in many of the sectors. However, the gender balance overall was affected by the male dominated sectors of Construction and Engineering & Manufacturing. When speaking with sector leaders, this was no surprise.“It is really disappointing to see the proportion of finalist as 100% male in Construction as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. Whilst recognising that a large proportion of the workforce in these two sectors are male there are still a significant number of females employed and many of these are excellent and well deserving of a place in the finals. We need to encourage them to come forward as entrants and show the skills and talent them possess”- Graham Hasting-EvansPresident of the British Association of Construction HeadsGroup Managing Director NOCNLastly, we saw from our data a significant increase in organisations supporting initiatives locally and nationally to raise the profile of apprenticeships within diverse communities. More people were using the platform of the Asian Apprenticeship Awards to not only encourage more people to enter and celebrate their successes but as a tool to raise awareness of diversity internally.
About BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Previously the Asian Apprenticeship Awards, the BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within BAME communities through the celebration of those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The awards highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey.
Our findings were that several factors contributed to this, some which focussed on apprenticeships themselves and others around diversity. From our research we found that:
Apprenticeships were seen negatively
There was a lack of understanding of apprenticeships
More focus and pressure was being put on going to university
No positive apprentice role models
We used this as the basis for us to set up the Awards because we felt that an Awards would be the most effective means of inspiring excellence and sharing best practice as well as creating more opportunities for those involved.
“I’m delighted to be leading on this event for such a worthwhile cause and for you supporting us in raising awareness and celebrating the achievements of BAME Apprentices.
Safaraz Ali
Founder of BAME Apprenticeship Awards
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards 2016: EVENT BROCHUREThe Pathway Group
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards took place on November 10th 2016, in Birmingham city centre- with the aim to celebrate British Asian apprentices and their employers and training providers.
This brochure provides an detailed outline of the event; including hosts and performers, keynote speakers, and a list of our nominees and delegates (guests in attendance).
The brochure also explains some key facts about apprenticeships in the UK- including statistics, common myths, and the current stance apprenticeship courses have in the Asian community.
Please also find a note from our founder, Safaraz Ali.
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
The 10 most trustworthy consulting companies.Merry D'souza
This issue of CIO Look India showcases, ‘The 10 Most Trustworthy Consulting Companies,’ the best & most innovative consulting firms, that deliver flexible & agile client solutions & offer cutting-edge services to ensure seamless workflow of the clients.
Source: https://ciolookindia.com/the-10-most-trustworthy-consulting-companies-january2021/.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards has completed its third year in operation since being founded in 2016, and our aim hasn’t changed: to celebrate the talent and diversity of British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers.Since inception, we have noticed a significant transition among those within the skills sector about some of the stigmas behind apprenticeships within British Asian and BAME communities generally. Through the support of the Government and key partner organisations, we have been able to use this platform to propel our message into new communities across the country to encourage more people from British Asian communities to consider an apprenticeship route.2018 also saw a sectoral shift response with a 25% increase in involvement from employers compared with training providers and FE colleges which saw a decrease. The male and female split among finalists was quite interesting. Generally, females outweighed males in many of the sectors. However, the gender balance overall was affected by the male dominated sectors of Construction and Engineering & Manufacturing. When speaking with sector leaders, this was no surprise.“It is really disappointing to see the proportion of finalist as 100% male in Construction as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. Whilst recognising that a large proportion of the workforce in these two sectors are male there are still a significant number of females employed and many of these are excellent and well deserving of a place in the finals. We need to encourage them to come forward as entrants and show the skills and talent them possess”- Graham Hasting-EvansPresident of the British Association of Construction HeadsGroup Managing Director NOCNLastly, we saw from our data a significant increase in organisations supporting initiatives locally and nationally to raise the profile of apprenticeships within diverse communities. More people were using the platform of the Asian Apprenticeship Awards to not only encourage more people to enter and celebrate their successes but as a tool to raise awareness of diversity internally.
About BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Previously the Asian Apprenticeship Awards, the BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within BAME communities through the celebration of those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The awards highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey.
Our findings were that several factors contributed to this, some which focussed on apprenticeships themselves and others around diversity. From our research we found that:
Apprenticeships were seen negatively
There was a lack of understanding of apprenticeships
More focus and pressure was being put on going to university
No positive apprentice role models
We used this as the basis for us to set up the Awards because we felt that an Awards would be the most effective means of inspiring excellence and sharing best practice as well as creating more opportunities for those involved.
“I’m delighted to be leading on this event for such a worthwhile cause and for you supporting us in raising awareness and celebrating the achievements of BAME Apprentices.
Safaraz Ali
Founder of BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Acquire Learning Company Overview, Goals, Issues and board of directors.With information how they are empowering Australians from Education to Employment.
High youth unemployment puts the financial future of an entire generation at risk. JA answers with cutting- edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to find meaningful, productive careers.
Top CSR Trends in Saudi Arabia - ReportAli Zeeshan
The popularity of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is growing. In a country like Saudi Arabia, CSR initiatives are driven by strong socio-cultural factors which already promote CSR values. Traditionally seen as a philanthropic practice, most businesses now understand the value it adds to the bottom line.
A recent study done by Informa Middle East, with over 150 CSR experts and professionals, revealed several key CSR trends in the Kingdom. These trends encapsulate the current status and the future potential of the sector in Saudi.
Prepared for
Anita Bhalla OBE
Chair, PBL Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Director GBSLEP
Chair, Creative City Partnership
+44 (0)7850 735734
www.anitabhalla.co.uk
for discussion being held on 12 May 2017
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards took place on the 10th November 2016 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre. The aim of the awards was to celebrate and showcase the best of British Asian Apprentices and the people that employ and train them. In doing this, we hope that we will encourage more young British Asians to consider apprenticeships and more employers to provide opportunities to benefit from the skills that apprentices bring. Apprenticeships provide value for individuals, businesses and the economy. There is a universal commitment in the UK of being able to extend opportunities for everyone regardless of their race, gender or religion. In this respect, a number of government targets have been placed to improve the labour market chances for all. These include increasing the quantity of apprenticeships taken on by young people deriving from BME backgrounds by 20% and also increasing BME employment by another 20%, by the year 2020. The Asian Apprenticeship Awards are all about doing something practical to make a positive difference. We believe at least in a small way that we have made a difference and will continue to do so by highlighting, recognising and celebrating apprenticeship success both with individuals, employers and learning providers that support them. We all recognise that for the success of businesses and therefore the economy and the country as a whole, we have to be able to draw upon a skilled and motivated workforce. It is also clear that our apprentices are vital to providing these skills. However, there are not enough of them and especially not enough from the British Asian communities. So the challenge for us is how to address this issue. Our aspiration is that the Asian Apprenticeship Awards will make an important contribution by raising awareness, celebrating success and inspiring others.
The first Asian Apprenticeship Awards, took place on November 10th, 2016, in Birmingham city centre.
The event celebrated young Asian apprentices as well the professionals who have trained and employed them.
This report (written by our Project Director, Isa Mutlib) provides an overview of the context and background of the event, the businesses that were in attendance, our trusted judges, and our ambassadors.
We have also included details about our sponsors, companies involved within the event, our survey responses and our social media statistics.
The event was a great success last year, and will be taking place again in 2017.
Acquire Learning Company Overview, Goals, Issues and board of directors.With information how they are empowering Australians from Education to Employment.
High youth unemployment puts the financial future of an entire generation at risk. JA answers with cutting- edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to find meaningful, productive careers.
Top CSR Trends in Saudi Arabia - ReportAli Zeeshan
The popularity of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is growing. In a country like Saudi Arabia, CSR initiatives are driven by strong socio-cultural factors which already promote CSR values. Traditionally seen as a philanthropic practice, most businesses now understand the value it adds to the bottom line.
A recent study done by Informa Middle East, with over 150 CSR experts and professionals, revealed several key CSR trends in the Kingdom. These trends encapsulate the current status and the future potential of the sector in Saudi.
Prepared for
Anita Bhalla OBE
Chair, PBL Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Director GBSLEP
Chair, Creative City Partnership
+44 (0)7850 735734
www.anitabhalla.co.uk
for discussion being held on 12 May 2017
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards took place on the 10th November 2016 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre. The aim of the awards was to celebrate and showcase the best of British Asian Apprentices and the people that employ and train them. In doing this, we hope that we will encourage more young British Asians to consider apprenticeships and more employers to provide opportunities to benefit from the skills that apprentices bring. Apprenticeships provide value for individuals, businesses and the economy. There is a universal commitment in the UK of being able to extend opportunities for everyone regardless of their race, gender or religion. In this respect, a number of government targets have been placed to improve the labour market chances for all. These include increasing the quantity of apprenticeships taken on by young people deriving from BME backgrounds by 20% and also increasing BME employment by another 20%, by the year 2020. The Asian Apprenticeship Awards are all about doing something practical to make a positive difference. We believe at least in a small way that we have made a difference and will continue to do so by highlighting, recognising and celebrating apprenticeship success both with individuals, employers and learning providers that support them. We all recognise that for the success of businesses and therefore the economy and the country as a whole, we have to be able to draw upon a skilled and motivated workforce. It is also clear that our apprentices are vital to providing these skills. However, there are not enough of them and especially not enough from the British Asian communities. So the challenge for us is how to address this issue. Our aspiration is that the Asian Apprenticeship Awards will make an important contribution by raising awareness, celebrating success and inspiring others.
The first Asian Apprenticeship Awards, took place on November 10th, 2016, in Birmingham city centre.
The event celebrated young Asian apprentices as well the professionals who have trained and employed them.
This report (written by our Project Director, Isa Mutlib) provides an overview of the context and background of the event, the businesses that were in attendance, our trusted judges, and our ambassadors.
We have also included details about our sponsors, companies involved within the event, our survey responses and our social media statistics.
The event was a great success last year, and will be taking place again in 2017.
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
Safaraz Ali AoC Equity Diversion and Inclusion Conference 30 March 2022 .pptxThe Pathway Group
BAME Apprentice Network – why we exist?
Safaraz Ali, Founder/CEO, BAME Apprenticeship Awards / BAME
Apprentice Network & Pathway Group
This session will discuss closing the diversity gap in apprenticeships;
what’s working well and what we can do to champion further change
within the sector. We need change, we all say it but how is the move from intention to execution working, what are the missing links and how celebrating difference matters and how do we champion a culture
of authenticity?
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
Apprenticeships deliver not only for individuals and businesses, they’re also essential to the economy. It’s our belief that young people in apprenticeships and the employers who provide them with opportunities should be both recognised and celebrated.
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2020 sponsored by Pearson, organised by the BAME Apprentice Network by ThinkFest
The issues we have been speaking about since 2016 through our platform are still relevant issues and, in many cases, we need to do much more and more importantly for us we believe on a practical level
Any commercial entity realises for them to make the biggest impact there needs to be “eco-system” of products and services; a single product/service is great but to give real value there needs to other elements of wrap around. The same way, a training company will not be able its full potential with one offer -e.g., if there are doing traineeships ideally, they should have apprenticeships and even different levels so they can service their customers better – both employers and the learner.
We have a great core product which we are known for, and we are privileged to hold this space with the Awards ceremony, and we are proud off
The flagship is BAME Apprenticeship Awards
The BAME Apprentice Network
• We have been seeking to increase our activity beyond the awards to continue to make a difference in the sector as well provide more promotional opportunities for our sponsors and partners.
• Insights provided by the 100 BAME Apprentices Report
• The BAME Apprentice Network aims to continue robustly promote the landscape of DEI within apprenticeships and has launched a Pledge and support employers and learning providers with practical steps in becoming more Diverse, Equal, and Inclusive.
• All of our sponsors automatically become Partners of the network and will benefit from the below:
• DEI Pledge Signatory
• 600 Jobs free job posts
• Monthly Editorial pieces promoted on our site
• Promote events you are hosting
• Webinar Opportunities
• Social Media Promotion
Other initiatives planned
The Festival of Apprenticeships
• We are planning to organise a careers fair that connects future apprentices with employers
• Perspective apprentices will have the opportunity to interact directly with employers and learn about the opportunities they have available.
• In addition to the jobs fair, visitors will have the opportunity to hear from a wide array of apprentices who have completed their apprenticeship to get a real insight to what on the job training is really like.
• The festival will also be hosting specialist workshops, consisting of employability skills, CV writing and interviewing.
Thank you and keep supporting and we are keen to talk and collaborate.
Apprenticeship survey report - reporting on the views of UK ApprenticesThe Pathway Group
Apprenticeships Survey report, a national survey was conducted to gain the views of as many UK apprentices as possible to help shape future campaigns, discussions with government and education organisations, and back up their calls for improved apprenticeship careers advice in school. Apprenticeship report findings here:
Suits for Success 2016 was a huge success. We would like to thank all the partnering firms and volunteers for their support. This report includes all the 2016 figures and we look forward to seeing you again in 2017!
I was delighted to be asked by the Westminster Higher Education Forum policy conference to speak about Entrepreneurship on campus and to provide case studies showing how Founders4Schools and Workfinder use AI and ML to embed enterprise in the curriculum, supporting the learning and development of educators, student start-ups, and increasing diversity.
Responsible Individual Training fostercare- F5 Foster Care UKThe Pathway Group
Responsible Individual Training for Foster Care provided complimentary by Safaraz Ali
www.safaraz.co.uk
Responsible Individual Training fostercare- F5 Foster Care UK
Responsible Individual Training UK"
"Foster Care Professional Development"
"Accredited Foster Care Training"
"Diversity in Foster Care"
"Inclusive Foster Care Training"
"F5 Foster Care UK Training"
"Foster Care Skills Enhancement"
"Leadership in Foster Care"
"Foster Care Excellence Programs"
"Equity in Foster Care Education"
RI Training
Responsible Individual Training for Foster Care
the original content of the 1973 TPS manual1 was written by
the staff2 of Toyota Motor Corp. (OMCD - Operations Management Consulting Division.
By 1970, Toyota had a fairly stable production system internally and they made a decision to
assist suppliers by sharing their knowledge and skills. To do this, Toyota created a special
internal improvement group called Production Research Division (later renamed Operations
Management Consulting Division – OMCD)
his 1973 manual was also used as course materials by Ohno and his team – the Japanese
Management Association compiled their workshop materials and released it as a book in the
1978. Productivity Press translated it and released it as Kanban: Just-in-time at Toyota in
1986. While much of the Productivity Press book consists of the same materials as the 1973
TPS Manual, it is not presented in the same order.
Multicultural-Apprenticeship-Awards-2023-Compressed-Brochure.pdfThe Pathway Group
Celebrating Talent & Diversity
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards recognises multicultural British apprentices, their employers, and learning providers.
2023 Multicultural Apprenticeship Award winners revealed in Birmingham Ceremony
Empowering The Nation - White Paper
This is the white paper what was written to go along with the Peer Meet up event that was conducted on the 13th October. This covers about unleashing potential in the employability and skills sector, the power of partnership working, the current landscape of the sector and where it might be going in the next 12-18 months.
Peer Meetup by Safaraz Ali 13.Oct.2023
Powerpoint from the peer meet up online networking webinar that was conducted on the 13th October 2023. This covered topics such as recruitment, AI and the funding landscape.
Peer Meetup by Safaraz Ali 13.Oct.2023
Powerpoint from the peer meet up online networking webinar that was conducted on the 13th October 2023. This covered topics such as recruitment, AI and the funding landscape.
A Guide to Apprenticeships for the Higher Education Sector.pdfThe Pathway Group
A Guide to Apprenticeships for the Higher Education Sector.pdf
A guide to apprenticeships which is detailed to be about the higher education sector. Covers many topics such as: what is an apprenticeship and how they work, regulatory bodies, end-point assessments, delivery styles and how to keep up-to-date with industry changes.
All Matters Regulatory - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.pdfThe Pathway Group
All Matters Regulatory - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.ppt
A powerpoint talking about the regulatory bodies when it comes to apprenticeships, along with what they do and how they work.
All Matters Regulatory - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.pptThe Pathway Group
All Matters Regulatory - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.ppt
A powerpoint talking about the regulatory bodies when it comes to apprenticeships, along with what they do and how they work.
End-Point Assessment Organisations EPAOs - Apprenticeship Training Material -...The Pathway Group
End-Point Assessment Organisations EPAOs - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.ppt
A presentation detailing the role that End-point assessment organisations play in apprenticeships, along with how to choose the right one for your company/training provider.
End-Point Assessment Organisations EPAOs - Apprenticeship Training Material -...The Pathway Group
End-Point Assessment Organisations EPAOs - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.ppt
A presentation detailing the role that End-point assessment organisations play in apprenticeships, along with how to choose the right one for your company/training provider.
How Apprenticeships Work & Why They Work - Apprenticeship Training Material -...The Pathway Group
How Apprenticeships Work & Why They Work - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group
A powerpoint detailing about what exactly an apprenticeship is and why they have been working over the time that they have been introduced
How Apprenticeships Work & Why They Work - Apprenticeship Training Material -...The Pathway Group
How Apprenticeships Work & Why They Work - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group
A powerpoint detailing about what exactly an apprenticeship is and why they have been working over the time that they have been introduced
The World of Learning - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.pptThe Pathway Group
The World of Learning - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group
A powerpoint which covers topics such as different learning and teaching styles, along with delving into what they are and the advantages of them.
The World of Learning - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group.pdfThe Pathway Group
The World of Learning - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group
A powerpoint which covers topics such as different learning and teaching styles, along with delving into what they are and the advantages of them.
How Independent Training Providers (ITPs) can survive and thrive in an inflat...The Pathway Group
The attached
white paper has been produced to help Independent
Training Providers (ITPs) negotiate the
uncertain economic and policy terrain.
We have a simple goal – to offer helpful
information to training providers to help
them survive and deliver what the UK needs –
a skilled, successful and happy workforce.
Pakistani Report: Understanding the Needs and Wants of the Pakistani Population in Birmingham
A grassroots community initiative to inspire initiatives for Pakistanis living in Birmingham.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
3. FOREWORD
Safaraz Ali
The aim of the awards is to celebrate and showcase the best of British Asian Apprentices and the people
that employ and train them. In doing this, we hope that we will encourage more young British Asians to
consider apprenticeships, and more employers to provide opportunities to benefit from the skills that
apprentices bring. Apprenticeships provide value for individuals, businesses and the economy.
There is a universal commitment in the UK of being able to extend opportunities for everyone
regardless of their race, gender or religion. In this respect, a number of government targets have
been placed to improve the labour market chances for all. These include increasing the quantity of
apprenticeships taken on by young people deriving from BAME backgrounds by 20% and increasing
BAME employment by another 20%, by the year 2020.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards are all about doing something practical to make a positive difference.
We believe at least in a small way that we have made a difference and will continue to do so by
highlighting, recognising and celebrating apprenticeship success with both individuals, employers and
learning providers that support them.
We all recognise that for the success of businesses and therefore the economy and the country as a
whole, we have to be able to draw upon a skilled and motivated workforce. It is also clear that our
apprentices are vital to providing these skills. However, there are not enough of them and especially not
enough from the British Asian communities. Therefore, the challenge for us is how to address this issue.
Our aspiration is that the Asian Apprenticeship Awards will make an important contribution by raising
awareness, celebrating success and inspiring others.
I would like to make a special thank you to Neil Carberry, Director at the CBI for sharing his support for
the report and those who took part in the survey, without whom we are unable to recognise the impact
the awards have had.
Thank You,
Safaraz Ali (Saf)
Founder & Chair of
The Asian Apprenticeship
Awards
3
4. FOREWORD
The future of our economy relies on skills. Making the best of the many changes the UK is currently
facing – political, economic, social – relies on a skills system that works, with employers, providers
and learners all working together. And how well we do this will define the performance of the British
economy over the years and decades to come.
For too long, generally as well as in British Asian communities, technical learning delivered through an
Apprenticeship has been seen as the second choice. Yet we know now that many Apprenticeships deliver
better career outcomes than degrees from the best universities. And I am always impressed how many
former apprentices make up the leadership groups of some of the UK’s largest firms.
Apprenticeships have the added bonus of being much greater engines of social mobility than other
forms of learning – often taking young people at 16 or 18 from less well-off backgrounds and propelling
them into a career with a sense of purpose, and a good income.
For all these reasons, it is vital we celebrate the success stories, inspire firms to do more and sell
Apprenticeships to more young people. In a short period of time, the Asian Apprenticeship Awards have
done all three, with increasing effects. Our congratulations go to Isa, Safaraz and the team on the work
they have done, which is laying the path to many more great opportunities through Apprenticeships in
the future.
Thank You,
Neil Carberry
Neil Carberry
Managing Director of CBI
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5. SUMMARY
not just the event, but the cause behind it. With over 60% of our audience at C-level or Managerial level,
there was a high level of influence in the room - a significant increase from 2016.
Our awards fits into a larger discussion around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation
within the labour market.
There has been a demand for diverse workforces, not just for the local and national demographic
representation, but for the economic benefits. For the economy to thrive, diversity is key. Full
representation of BAME individuals within workforces across the UK would be worth £24bn per year to
the economy.
Employers and Training Providers are recognising this and are bringing out initiatives to boost diverse
representation.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards was launched in
March 2016 to celebrate the talent and diversity of
under-represented British Asian Apprentices, their
Employers and Training Providers.
Apprenticeships have been seen as a secondary route
for British Asians with the perception that University
is the primary way for leading a successful career.
This correlates with the current representation of
British Asian apprentices with the starts of 2016/2017
- that being 4.1%.
The 2017 awards brought together cross industry and
sector leaders from across the country supporting
Key findings were:
• Awareness of stigma attached to apprenticeships within British Asian communities has
risen
• More organisations are taking on apprentices with a focus on recruiting from diverse
backgrounds
• Government focus on increasing apprentice numbers from BAME backgrounds is now
more known but still a lot of work to be done
• A collaborative approach needs to be taken to address BAME diversity in the work force
and perception of apprenticeships
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6. 2017 JUDGES
STEVE LAWRENCE
SHARON WALPOLE
ROB GEORGE SHAZIA AWAN ABDUL SHAKUR OLGA BOTTOMLEY
KAVITA OBEROI SANNA SHABIR
STEPHEN RAM
KISSUN
NINDER JOHAL LINDSAY MCCURDY
SHEIKH BILAL
KHAN
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7. 2017 AMBASSADORS
ABDUL ALIM
WAHEED SALEEM
SANJEEV OHRI JASON PHIN KAM PENGLIN KHALID ALI
PAUL EELES PAUL THOMAS SALLY EAVES
DR NEIL BENTLEY STEWART SEGAL JOANNE ICETON
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11. WINNERS - APPRENTICES &
EMPLOYERS
Naila Bibi (Aspire Housing)
FINANCIAL, LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
SPONSORED BY :
Sociètè Gènèrale
SPONSORED BY :
Neelam Rahman (Spamedica)
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
Derbyshire Care Services
HEALTH, MEDICAL & SOCIAL CARE
SPONSORED BY :
CONSTRUCTION
Mehreen Ayub (Admiral
Recruitment)
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
Sparkbrook Pharmacy
RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
SPONSORED BY :
Arandeep Pannu (Wolverhampton
Council)
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
Barnardo’s ETS Yorkshire
CHARITY, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS & PUBLIC
SERVICES
Deve Shokar (DMA Mechanical & Air
Conditioning)
CONSTRUCTION
K10 Apprenticeships
SPONSORED BY :
Kiran Samra (Rolls-Royce)
ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
SPONSORED BY :
Siemens
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
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12. Asif Rahman (DigiLab)
CREATIVE AND DIGITAL
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
SPONSORED BY :
BT Group PLC
Asad Ali (Certas Energy UK)
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
APPRENTICE EMPLOYER
Euro Car Parts
SPONSORED BY :
SCHOOL OR ACADEMY OF THE YEAR
Cardinal Newman Secondary School
Market Street Health Group
Ryder
Nova Training
Sue Husband
Naila Bibi (Aspire Housing)
SPONSORED BY :
SMALL MEDIUM EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY :
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY :
LEARNING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
OVERALL CONTRIBUTION TO APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2017
SPONSORED BY :
SPONSORED BY :
SPONSORED BY :
“The standard and quality of applications were very high this year. Reading the
applications, you get to see some of the appetite these apprentices have. You have to
think about the bigger picture and it really sets out the future for our economy in the
next two to three years.” - Ninder Johal
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13. SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS
Twitter (@AsianAppAwards)
Facebook (@AsianApprenticeshipAwards)
680,000
Impressions
People Reached
Post Engagement
Retweets Likes
54,228
4,850
27,953
7,240
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18. CONTEXT & BACKGROUND
This purpose of this report is to look at the impact of the Asian Apprenticeship Awards through a series
of questions which we asked to a sample of attendees.
The sample number selected was 150 people at various levels within organisations and covering all the
sectors which we used as nomination categories.
We asked our sample a range of questions that covered review on the event itself, diversity of
apprenticeships and some suggested actions for organisations to improve BAME diversity of apprentices
within the workplace.
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23. KEY SURVEY FINDINGS
Awareness of stigma attached to apprenticeships within British Asian communities has risen.
Our survey showed that 75% of the audience had an understanding of the stigma attached to
apprenticeships within the British Asian communities. This was an 10.7% increase from 2016.
This year, we put in a lot of focus in marketing the rationale behind the awards. From conferences
to online videos, our team have been sharing as much information about the current landscape of
apprenticeship diversity.
In March and July 2017, Founder Safaraz Ali spoke at the Apprenticeships 4 England conference and
wrote about some of the current statistics of the British Asian community with respect to the nation at
large. For example, according to the latest Census, more than one in three (36.5%) British Asians are
under 15, compared with fewer than one in five White/Caucasian (18.5%). The 2016/17 apprenticeship
starts figures showed that British Asian Apprentices make up 4.2% which is lower that British Asian
population at 7.8%
In 2016, 98% of attendees understood the vision and rational behind the awards. To have 100% this year
shows that our work along with our partners has had significant impact in raising awareness of why we
are holding the Asian Apprenticeship Awards.
More organisations are taking on apprentices with a focus on recruiting from diverse
backgrounds.
With the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in April 2017, our survey found that employers began
to think about how they could use the apprenticeship levy to diversify their workforce. The key themes
of focus for employers when looking for diverse apprentices were: attraction and outreach, career
progression, retention.
Following the impact report we released in 2016 along with increase focus from Government, its
strategic partners and Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network, some organisations have seen an
increase in their diversity of apprentices with an average increase of 2 - 4%.
The Government has given targets for the public sector to improve on their apprenticeship diversity.
An example from our survey where strategies have been designed and implemented is with the Royal
Air Force who work closely with faith based schools, ethnic minority community organisations and
community leaders to push the benefits of apprenticeships.
In our survey, we found that some training providers have internal strategies for reaching out to those
from BAME backgrounds. In line with this, we found one large national provider, who have contractual
obligations with their employers to recruit from diverse backgrounds without any fixed targets.
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24. KEY SURVEY FINDINGS
Government focus on increasing apprentice numbers from BAME backgrounds is now more known but
still a lot of work to be done.
Whilst nearly all our attendees knew about the Government’s BAME 20% by 2020 target for apprentices,
just under half those who took part in the survey believed that the Government target is actually
achievable.
It was clear that employers and training providers felt a disconnect with Government. Every employer
or training provider represents a different demographic of people and some felt that the BAME target
set would be hard to achieve in the geographic areas they cover.
A collaborative approach needs to be taken to address BAME diversity in the workforce.
Raising the diversity of apprenticeships within the workforce requires a collaborative approach. Key
stakeholders must be brought together to discuss, promote and implement strategies to attract talent
from diverse backgrounds.
Through our survey, we have identified the following key stakeholders:
• Employers
• Training providers
• Previous apprentice winners
• Trade bodies
• Community organisations
• Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network
• Institute for Apprenticeships
• Local community leaders and influencers
• Local and national media
Some of the suggested ways in which stakeholders could collaborate are:
• Promote winners as ambassadors for the awards and with partners in respective industries.
• Create social media collateral that stakeholders could use to promote the awards and its cause.
• Showcase the awards on national platforms such as the National Apprenticeship Awards etc. This
could also be through entering winners into other awards respective to industry. I.e Semta Awards.
• Showcase winning employers with good cases studies as best practise.
• Connect employers with schools and colleges where there is a high ethnic mix to share the benefits of
taking up an apprenticeship over the traditional educational route.
• Run or support localised campaigns to target diverse communities.
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25. CONCLUSION
In the two years that the awards have been held, it’s clear that we have begun to achieve our rationale
of raising the profile of apprenticeships within British Asian communities. What we have seen is the
rise of role model apprentices who are championing apprenticeships within their communities and on
national stages on behalf of their employers.
We are now starting to get more clarity on the current outlook for apprenticeship diversity shortages
and some of the ways in which organisations are addressing this. The need for a collaborative approach
was recognised following the 2016 report.
An organisation called the BAME Apprenticeship Alliance was launched last year to provide a platform
for a community of organisations to discuss apprenticeship diversity. The Alliance will be liaising with
Government and those involved in the apprenticeship sector to share their thoughts, perspectives and
best practises.
From an events perspective, we do believe that this year has set a strong benchmark within the sector
about who we are and what we have set out to achieve. The night itself had strong cross-industry
representation and we firmly believe that it can only go from strength to strength as each year comes.
Part of the survey asked the attendees to share their feedback and thoughts on how to improve the
awards for the following year. All feedback has been taken onboard and we will be making necessary
changes and improvements to hold another successful awards ceremony in 2018.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards team would like to thank the Headline Sponsor APM UK
and all category sponsors, the Judges and Ambassadors, our Partners and Advisors for
being an integral part in making the awards a success.
Going forward with the 2018 awards, we will be launching during National Apprenticeship
Week from 5th to 9th March 2018. Over January and February, we will be announcing the
new line up of Judge and Ambassadors.
26. ABOUT PATHWAY GROUP
Pathway Group is a workforce development solutions holding company. The Group, under its divisions,
manages apprenticeship programmes; training provision and funding outcomes. They are a prime Skills
Funding Agency (SFA) contractor delivering apprenticeship qualifications throughout West Midlands
themselves and through a supply chain in other areas of the country.
The Pathway Group have delivered various programmes across the region and over the years ranging
from Train to Gain, Youth Contract, various ESF activity such as Skills Support for Workforce, Skills
Support for Unemployed, Skills Support for Redundancy, Skills Support for Work Programme and
also English and Maths Qualifications. The subject matters being very diverse such as Cleaning and
Support Services, Health and Social Care, Food Industry Skills, as well as Team Leading & Management
qualifications.
Clients include voluntary organisations to small traders and national businesses, all of whom they
value with equal importance, as they strive to maintain the consistent quality and high customer service
standards that Pathway have become known for.
Find us online at: www.pathwaygroup.co.uk or call 0121 707 0550
/pathwaygroup PathwayGroup @pathwaygroup
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27. ABOUT THINKFEST
Recognised for hosting ‘Simply Great Events’, We at ThinkFest are an awards and events management
organiser with a difference operating in niche specialist areas, and having a collaborative approach to
working.
With over 13 years’ experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on true partnership working with an
understanding of the “end in mind”. We do take things personally and of course offer professionalism,
quality, and credibility at the heart of what we do as well an innovative approach.
Currently, our team operates four annual awards: the Asian Apprenticeship Awards, the Adoption and
Foster Care Awards, the Intrapreneur Awards, and the Business Book Awards. We also operate one
of the fastest growing business networking brands, Pathway2Grow, and run the “Coffee and Natter”,
“Chutney and Chat”, “Samosa Saturday” and “Peer Meetup” formats, which host over 100 successful
events a year for business owners and professionals to ‘network, learn and grow’.
We believe that Awards are the single most effective means of inspiring excellence and sharing best
practice as well as creating more opportunities for those involved. We want to expand our reach and will
consider other market areas if the vision meets our values and we can we can add value.
We pride ourselves on professionalism and the ability to provide the best quality service. Unlike many
of our competitors in the awards industry, there are no fees for the judges. We believe credibility is the
most important element of our organisation and this is difficult to maintain where there is an exchange
of money.
We are seeking conversations with:
• Experts, Thought Leaders and Influencers interested in supporting our events as a Judge or
Ambassador
• Commercial teams such as media, marketing and communications where we can discuss sponsorship
packages individual to specific corporate agendas for increased and strategic exposure
• Results-oriented individuals looking to develop a new concept for a B2B event that has a basis for
differentiation and where there is potential for growth
Find us online at www.thinkfest.co.uk or contact Kasim Choudhry (National Director) on
07825 751 635 if you wish to get involved in any way.
/ThinkFestEvents ThinkFest @ThinkFest
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28. Report written by Isa Mutlib.
January 2018
For more information, please contact Isa Mutlib at:
isa.mutlib@pathwaygroup.co.uk