ICAEW's research into mid-tier accountancy firms found that, while firms expect AI to reduce demand for some early-career tasks, most do not anticipate an overall...
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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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The lecturers” union NATFHE is recommending strike action at Bradford College on Wednesday 8th December. Due to budgetary constraints, Bradford College has unfortunately had to…
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“Chief Officer of the Independent Organisation for Licensed Verifiers and Assessors, Lawrence Miles, gives his opinions on the new Government education departments. “As readers will…
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“The final report of the Leitch review of skills must have made uncomfortable reading for ministers. Lord Leitch warned that the UK was “on track…
“Adults under the age of 25 who have missed out on education and training opportunities will be able to get free tuition to obtain a…
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