Group GTI News

GTI retains RPO/Embedded Solution Provider

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:48 GMT

For the second year in a row, GTI were crowned RPO/Embedded Solution Provider at the IHR Supplier Awards.

GTI 2025 wrapped!

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

As we look back on 2025, it’s clear this has been a year defined by strong growth, expanded global reach, and meaningful impact across students, educators and employers. Check out our Wrapped 2025 below to see the metric impact on these groups.

Howden champions future apprentices

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:30:00 GMT

With the Government’s 2025 Budget including a renewed £820 million ‘Youth Guarantee’ to support young people into training, apprenticeships, or jobs, there has never been a better time to build a career via an apprenticeship. Through the targetjobs Future Apprentice of the Year Awards, and partners like Howden, Group GTI are helping turn that policy momentum into real-world opportunities.

The Business Case for Early Careers

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

How can organisations rethink early careers to drive long-term business value in an increasingly disrupted landscape?

Breakfast News - June 2025

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Among significant geopolitical, technological, and economic shifts, the UK is experiencing a critical skills transformation, one in which apprenticeships will play a pivotal role.

Defence, clean energy, AI, and advanced manufacturing are booming sectors, driven by reindustrialisation, climate strategy, and technological disruption. With demand for engineers, electric vehicle technicians, and AI-ready workers on the rise, organisations must invest in training and upskilling. More than half of UK manufacturers are reshoring operations, intensifying the need to rebuild and modernise domestic skills.

The government’s record £3bn apprenticeship budget for 2025 is a positive step, but constraints remain. Notably, the defunding of Level 7 apprenticeships for under-22s from 2026 has disrupted pipelines in legal and financial sectors. To meet workforce demands across eight priority industries, including life sciences, digital, and professional services, a broader and more flexible skills strategy is essential. This includes the proposed Growth & Skills Levy and regional collaboration with Skills England.

Interest in apprenticeships among young people has reached an all-time high, yet significant barriers persist. Many students are unclear about their options, lack understanding of apprenticeship levels, and disengage during complex or opaque recruitment processes. While enthusiasm grows in sectors like manufacturing and tech, interest in energy and infrastructure careers remains low, requiring better outreach and perception-shifting efforts.

Employers must act now to future-proof their talent pipelines. This includes aligning apprenticeship programmes with long-term workforce strategies, securing internal stakeholder buy-in, and enhancing candidate experience. Key recommendations include data-led outreach to underrepresented groups, engaging parents and educators, simplifying recruitment steps, and offering robust pre-application support. Human-centred processes, paired with smart use of automation, can reduce dropout rates and improve retention.

Ultimately, apprenticeships done well represent a powerful lever for closing skills gaps ,boosting social mobility, and supporting UK economic resilience.

We have provided a summary of key considerations, insights and recommendations to help emerging careers leaders to influence demand, hire and develop apprentice talent.

For support with early careers and emerging talent challenges end-to-end, or more information on the resource, please contact dan.doherty@groupgti.com

Breakfast News - July 2024

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:30:00 GMT

Regional hiring in early careers is not a new concept, but perhaps what’s become challenging for employers is attracting early careers talent to those roles outside of London. Addressing these challenges requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders to create appealing opportunities and working environments for apprentices, interns, industrial placements and graduates.

Breakfast News - July 2024

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT

Breakfast News - May 2024

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:45:00 GMT

Candidate experience (CX) is often cited by early careers employers as important to them. Candidates on the other hand have increasingly become expectant of clarity, authenticity and speed. Much like the consumers in all of us when buying a product or service.

Student reneges are on the increase

Karl Watson — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:00 GMT

Introduction

Breakfast News - December 2023

dan.doherty@groupgti.com (Dan Doherty) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:30:00 GMT

The talent landscape is changing faster than ever before. Ageing populations combined with falling birth rates have created an increasing skills gap across many industries. Add to this, a shift in student expectations, an increased focus on skills-based hiring and AI displacement and we face a need for a critical look at the early careers landscape.