Category Archives: Apprenticeships Bill

Newcastle MP warmly welcomes Miliband’s apprenticeships focus

Catherine McKinnell & Ed Miliband

Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, has today warmly welcomed Labour leader Ed Miliband’s focus on developing vocational education – and particularly apprenticeships – during his keynote speech to the party’s annual conference in Manchester this afternoon. Catherine, who employs a business administration apprentice in her busy Newcastle office, has campaigned on the importance of Continue Reading...

Newcastle MP takes apprenticeships campaign to Manchester

Catherine McKinnell MP

Newcastle North MP, Catherine McKinnell, addressed an event on the future of apprenticeships at the Labour Party’s conference in Manchester this morning. Organised by think tank the Fabian Society, the roundtable discussion for MPs and business leaders considered how apprenticeships can best meet the needs of the changing economy, deliver the qualifications and skills needed Continue Reading...

MP backs local apprenticeship event

Gateshead College

Local MP Catherine McKinnell will join an event hosted bytoday aimed at encouraging local businesses to take on apprentices. Ms McKinnell, who has employed an apprentice in her own office, has been a vocal campaigner on apprenticeships  in Parliament. She will join local employers at the Apprentices Make Things Happen event to speak about the Continue Reading...

Catherine McKinnell MP challenges government to lead not plead on apprenticeships

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IN the week where we are celebrating the fifth National Apprenticeship Week 2012 and working to raise the profile of apprenticeships, Catherine McKinnell MP for Newcastle North and Shadow Minister for Children and Families has challenged the government to lead  by example when it comes to creating new apprenticeship places. Catherine McKinnell MP has been Continue Reading...