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Gavin O’Meara, CEO of FE News and FE Careers, chats to Glenda Quintini, Senior Economist, OECD, about the future of careers advise & guidance and…
Barnsley College has helped employers from across the borough connect with those seeking employment as part of a recruitment drive through Jobcentre Plus. More than…
The EKC Group Civil Engineering Training Centre has officially opened at an event attended by local councillors and stakeholders. Located on the southern side of…
Nottinghamshire Police (@nottspolice) will be the first force in the country to offer a brand-new training programme which will turn military service leavers into police…
GREATER Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps programme will be delivering further courses in Construction and Green Energy fast-tracking 500 learners into new jobs. During the week of…
The skills gap presents a major challenge for the UK if it is to keep up with its global counterparts. Indeed, research out today has…
For the first time since records began, demand for workers is surpassing supply.¹ With the average spend for recruiting a new employee reaching £3,000², HR…
The inaugural celebration between 7th-12th November is supported with a brand-new apprenticeship film, accompanying Rapid Read download, student focussed quiz and green events calendar to…
With National STEM Day taking place on 8th November, Sarah Gilchriest, Global COO at Circus Street, said: “Despite receiving a lot of attention in recent years, the…
As EngineeringUK celebrates a decade of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, Dr Jon Hiscock, CEO at Fundamentals ltd, talks about the importance of STEM skills in the energy sector and the…
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