JayJenkins, Author at The Skills and Business Hub

Apprenticeship Funding rules for 25/27

by JayJenkins | Jul 2, 2026 | Apprenticeships, Business News

Key changes of funding rules from Version 2 to Version 3 (January 2026) The key changes in Version 3 are relatively limited and mainly provide clarification and support for the ongoing transition to the reformed apprenticeship system: • Assessment reform transition...

Celebrating 10 years of Berkshire Careers Hub

by JayJenkins | Mar 27, 2026 | Careers Leader Resources, Education, Featured, News

A Decade of Driving Change: Are We There Yet? By Allison Giles, Strategic Careers Hub Lead, Berkshire Careers Hub In 2016, the Berkshire Careers Network began with just 34 schools, one from each local authority—a small but determined collective of educators and...

Annual Careers Hub Conference 2026

by JayJenkins | Mar 10, 2026 | Careers Leader Resources, Education, Featured, News

The Annual Careers Hub Conference took place on 26 February 2026. The day set out to create an opportunity for Employers, Head Teachers and Careers Leads to connect and further careers education for young people. The conference was designed to deepen schools’...

New Name: The Skills and Business Hub

by JayJenkins | Apr 7, 2025 | News

Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is proud to announce its transformation to The Skills and Business Hub, effective 1 April. This strategic rebrand reflects the organization’s evolved mission and expanded service offerings to the local business...

Berkshire LEP Welcomes New Director of Business Development, Martine Baker

by JayJenkins | Oct 17, 2024 | News

Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the appointment of Martine Baker as its new Director of Business Development. Martine brings with her over 25 years’ experience as a senior leader, working strategically across a range of organisations...