Posted 28.10.16
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Housing organisations must start preparing for the introduction of a new apprenticeship levy now, the Chartered Institute of Housing has said.
In May 2017, the way the government funds apprenticeships in England will change and any employer whose pay bill is more than £3 million a year will have to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy.
Vanessa Howell, head of professional standards at CIH, urged housing organisations to prepare for the change now and get clued up on the new apprenticeships standards.
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Posted 13.10.16
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TPAS have added a new course to its programme, which aims to shows how and why engaging with tenants, residents and communities makes excellent business sense and give practical tips to make engagement work.
The course has been designed for both residents and staff.
Dates scheduled for 'The Guide to Effective Tenant and Community Engagement' are 17 November 16 (Newcastle), 13 December 16 (London) and 18 January (Bristol).
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Posted 07.10.16
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Friendship Care and Housing (Friendship), who are members of Longhurst Group, took home the best training scheme award from the 24 Housing Awards.
The award recognises Friendship's programme which helped 28 long-term unemployed people into work.
The Preparing People for Employment Programme, is a short course designed to help customers of all ages find work, training or volunteering opportunities.