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…
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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…
Is £160M in Funding enough for the FE Recruitment and Retention Crisis? FE Soundbite 798
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 798: 24th May 2025 | Is £160M in Funding enough for the FE Recruitment and Retention Crisis? Hachette Learning…
Unlocking Opportunities: How Employers Can Break Down Barriers for Young People
Young people are the future of our workforce, but too many face barriers that prevent them from getting a foot in the door. With nearly…
Closing The Disability Employment Gap: Why Inclusive Hiring Is A Social And Economic Imperative
This article is the first in a three-part series exploring the disability employment gap. Closing this gap starts at school, where early interventions and inclusive…
