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We’re thrilled to announce that Lifetime has WON the Excellence in Training Delivery award at The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026! 🏆

This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering learners and businesses with future-proof skills.

Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and learners for making this possible!

Ready to elevate your organisation or career with an award-winning training provider? Discover how Lifetime can help you unlock potential and drive success 🔗https://ow.ly/M5WF50YT949 #AGAwards

A continued partnership, creating real impact!

@Aldi UK has committed £1.3 million of apprenticeship levy funding through its partnership with Lifetime Training, supporting SMEs and partners including Partou Childcare and Bright Horizons

This funding will support the development of existing employees and the recruitment of new apprentices, helping businesses strengthen capability and grow their workforce.

It will also widen access to apprenticeships for under-represented individuals and those not currently in education, employment or training, creating clear routes into long-term careers.

As Lisa Murphy shares: “By gifting our levy, we are able to extend the reach of these opportunities, helping to foster a more diverse and inclusive workforce across the UK.”

We’re proud to continue this partnership, supporting businesses to grow their people and build stronger workforces across the UK.

Read the article here 🔗 https://lifetimetraining.co.uk/insights/aldi-uk-partners-with-lifetime-training-to-gift-over-13-million-in-apprenticeship-levy-funding-to-support-smes-partou-and-bright-horizons/

#Apprenticeships #LevyTransfer #SkillsForGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #SocialMobility

Today’s youth employment challenge isn’t about a lack of ambition – it’s about a lack of access.

Access to opportunity. Access to experience. And access to employers willing to open the door.

Brilliant to see @mcdonaldsuk addressing this challenge head-on with the announcement of their new paid, in-person work-experience programme – the largest of its kind in the UK!

With 2,500 paid placements in year one, focused on communities where access to opportunity is lowest, the programme is designed to tackle the confidence and experience gap head‑on, giving young people real, hands‑on exposure to a real workplace. Coupled with their award-winning apprenticeship programme, this initiative could help thousands get into work and provide robust onwards development and progression.

More info on the programme and to register interest here: https://ow.ly/Qosn50YOzkL

We welcome the continued investment in workforce development through the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). This is incredibly positive news for the care sector 👏

LDSS enables employers to fund high-quality training and recognised qualifications, supporting care staff to build skills, grow in confidence and progress in their careers.

Paul Ferguson, Delivery Director for Care at Lifetime Training, said:
“This is exactly the kind of intervention the sector needs right now. With ongoing vacancy and retention challenges, LDSS gives employers a clear opportunity to invest in their people.

We know that when staff feel supported, developed and can see a clear pathway ahead, they’re more likely to stay. The funding supports capability, builds confidence and creates stronger workforce foundations.

At Lifetime, we’re working closely with employers to turn this funding into practical, retention-focused workforce strategies that support long-term sustainability across the sector.”

The impact of initiatives like LDSS extends beyond the individual, helping to deliver:

• A more confident, capable workforce
• Improved retention and clear career progression
• Higher quality care for those who rely on services
• A more resilient and sustainable care system

We believe learning and development is about valuing people and giving them the skills and support they need to deliver high-quality care.

To find out how LDSS can support your organisation, get in touch 🔗 https://lifetimetraining.co.uk/contact-us/

#AdultSocialCare #CareWorkforce #WorkforceDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #CareSector #Staffretention #Skillsforlife #Skillsforcare

As we approach our 30th anniversary at Lifetime, we’re reflecting on nearly three decades of unlocking potential.

Were you one of our very first learners back in 1996? We’d love to hear your story and reconnect with you as we approach this milestone.

If you started your journey with us in 1996, email marketing@lifetimetraining.co.uk and help us celebrate the impact of lifelong learning 🤩

The recent announcement on apprenticeship reform signals a significant shift for learners, employers, and training providers.

Greater flexibility through modular learning and shorter apprenticeship units, particularly those focused on AI and emerging skills, is a welcome step. Employers have long been calling for more targeted training that addresses specific skills gaps.

“Refocusing apprenticeships on early careers is important, but we mustn’t lose sight of the valuable progression pathways that programmes like Team Leader and Operations Manager provide for the very talent the system is designed to support.” — Charlotte Bosworth, CEO, Lifetime Training

Leadership apprenticeships have played a critical role in developing capable managers. Removing funding risks creating a new generation of “accidental managers”, undoing years of progress employers and training providers have made in closing the management skills gap.

As the system evolves, it would be positive to see short courses or apprenticeship units linked to these pathways, ensuring progression opportunities remain while continuing to support upskilling, reskilling and routes into employment, prioritising opportunities for 16–24-year-olds while still ensuring routes into work remain available for those aged 25+ who are unemployed or receiving benefits.

We will continue working closely with our partners as the landscape evolves, ensuring organisations can still develop the leaders their teams rely on. Strong leadership remains fundamental to productivity, progression and long-term workforce growth.

https://feweek.co.uk/apprenticeships-purge-team-leader-and-chartered-manager-among-16-axed-standards/

We’re delighted to share that Lifetime Training has renewed their partnership with Springboard, continuing their support of our Ambassadors Sponsorship Programme for another year. 💙

Over the past year, Lifetime Training has played a vital role in supporting our trainees by sharing insight into hospitality apprenticeships and career pathways - through digital courses, face-to-face sessions and 1:1 JobChats across the UK.

From inspiring guest talks to practical careers advice, their time, expertise and commitment have helped open doors and build confidence for those taking their next steps into employment.

Matthew Summerbell , Operations Director, Lifetime Training: “Continuing our partnership with Springboard is incredibly important to us. It reflects our mission to create tomorrow’s workforce and reinforces our long-term commitment to supporting people as they build meaningful careers in hospitality. “

We’re proud to work together with Lifetime Training, united by our shared goal of creating opportunity and inspiring futures in hospitality.

#Springboard #LifetimeTraining #HospitalityCareers #Hospitality #SpringboardAmbassador

We’ve got something exciting to share to celebrate NAW! 🥁

Introducing AI Fundamentals, now available across all Lifetime apprenticeships as an add‑on that compliments your core learning programme. It introduces practical AI knowledge in a focused way, without adding extra complexity or disruption to the learning experience.

Teams learn how to use AI responsibly in their role, prompt with purpose to get stronger results faster, and ease everyday pressure by working more efficiently.

It’s a smart step forward, giving people the ability to apply AI in ways that genuinely support their learning, their role and their organisation.

Looking to build your skills? Explore our apprenticeships and learning programmes here 🔗https://lifetimetraining.co.uk/programmes/

#NAW2026 #AI #WorkplaceLearning #DigitalSkills #FutureOfWork

Kick Off Your Career in Care! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new recruitment initiative for early careers, open to external candidates.

In partnership with @lifetime_training, this initiative is designed to provide young people with opportunities to kick start their career as an Adult Care Apprentice, and build the next generation of talent.

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, visit the link in our bio to explore the opportunities near you! 💚

#BarchesterHealthcareCareers #NAW2026 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #EarlyCareers #TLevelThursday

Kick off your career in care with Barchester Healthcare (@barchestercareers) - roles are now live! 🤩

With vacancies in sites across the UK, your dream role could be just around the corner...

Take the next step - grow your skills and help others thrive. Explore roles and apply today 🔗 https://ow.ly/Ytr950Y7vJN

From the excitement of sharing her graduation with her nan, to being named @nandosuk Apprentice of the Year, Evonne’s journey is one to celebrate 🎓

Through our partnership with Nando’s, we’ve been proud to support talented apprentices like Evonne, helping them grow their skills, gain real-world experience, and achieve their career ambitions.

Watch her incredible moments and explore the full case study here 🔗 https://ow.ly/PMbB50YcKMj

#NAW2026

Follow a day in the life of Maddy, our recently qualified Business Admin Apprentice, and see how her apprenticeship has turned learning into real world progression 💼#DayInTheLife #Apprenticeship