More NEETs Than Vacancies: Can We Fix It in Four Years? | FE Soundbite 848
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 848: 23rd May 2026. More NEETs Than Vacancies: Can We Fix It in Four Years? This is the weekly e-newsletter…
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One in four workers are planning to change jobs this year
One in four employees are hoping to start a new job in the coming year, with many chasing higher wages and more recognition from their…
Study Reveals the UK’s most Googled Interview Questions
Job interviews can be daunting – especially if you’ve been caught out by a few tricky questions in the past. If you’ve ever searched online…
Renewables Skills Roundtable Held in North Wales
The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership in collaboration with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, hosted a highly successful Renewables Skills Roundtable at Coleg Llandrillo’s Engineering Centre on…
Recruitment and retention biggest challenges for UK organisations, survey reveals
Recruiting enough qualified workers, retaining existing talent, and managing rising costs are among the biggest challenges facing UK organisations right now, according to new research by HR…
ISE: Apprenticeships Rise As Graduate Vacancies Drop 8%. Apprenticeship Hiring Increased By 8%
Employers are rebalancing entry-level recruitment to meet skills demands, reducing graduate vacancies while increasing investment in apprenticeship roles, reports Institute of Student Employers (ISE). Apprentice…
Making Maths & English Matter: Embedding Core Skills for Confident, Work-Ready Learners
Overview With the February 2025 removal of mandatory Functional Skills for some apprenticeships, there is a growing risk that Maths and English development will be…
What Do Post-16 Pathways, Mental Health and Safeguarding Concerns Tell Us About Youth Progression? FE Soundbite 816
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 816: 27th September 2025 What Do Post-16 Pathways, Mental Health and Safeguarding Concerns Tell Us About Youth Progression? This is…
Brits reveal the most unexpected places they apply for jobs, from the loo to the gym
Job hunting is no longer confined to desks and dining room tables — Brits are applying for their next role from some truly unexpected places,…
Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
As employers we often talk about the skills gap, about young people entering the workforce unprepared, and about the challenges of recruitment and retention. But…