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There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
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Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 811: 23rd August 2025 | Results Day Reality: Are We Fuelling The Skills Rocket Or Creating An AI Gender Gap?…
Thousands of aspiring construction workers are set to benefit from skills opportunities as the government rebuilds the nation’s schools, getting the country back on track by…
Innovate Awarding, leading apprenticeship end-point assessment and awarding organisation, and part of Lifetime Group, has appointed Rob May as its new Managing Director. Rob brings…
The eight trailblazers across England, launched this Spring, are testing innovative ways to identify young people most at risk of falling out of education, employment…
More than 5.6 million GCSE results have been issued to students in England today, along with more than 368,000 results for level 1 and 2…
New ONS data published this morning reveals that the number of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) has risen again. The total…
School leavers will now be able to apply for a new Civil Service apprenticeship scheme giving young people the opportunity to kickstart a career in…
With GCSE results on the way, young students face a decision of significant importance for their future. With a range of options to choose from,…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 810: 16th August 2025 | Beyond Results Day: Are We Building The Workforce For Skills England’s 2030 Vision? Level 3…
A decade ago, the problem was obvious. Technical education was often described as a good option, but not quite as good as A levels and…
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