New research commissioned by L’Oreal reveals that over half of older teens are ready to rule out a career in science. Around 55% of 16-18 year-old full time students are not studying science and of those, more than a third (40%) said it was because they don’t think science would lead to a career they want to […]
The number of people applying for both permanent and temporary jobs is at its lowest in 16 months according to the latest labour market figures from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation sparking fears that a post-Brexit skills shortage may have already started. While all sectors saw some demand for permanent staff despite a slowdown, engineering was the most […]
From September 2020, the traditional GDL and LPC training route for solicitors will be replaced with the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). One of the aims of the new exam is to make sure that all solicitors are trained to the same professional standard and those part-way through their training will have a choice over which […]
Our employability programme for schools in Mansfield and Ashfield has been praised by Invest in Ashfield and Mansfield for bringing local businesses and schools together to help address chronic skills gaps in the local area. The Enterprising Schools project, delivered in partnership with Ashfield and Mansfield District Councils, has helped thousands of students across Mansfield and Ashfield prepare […]
A survey of almost 1,500 businesses across the country has found three-quarters reported that, to varying degrees, they were facing a shortage of the tech skills they needed. The survey found that the skills most important to companies were basic computer skills (72 per cent); communicating and connecting through digital channels (71 per cent); and […]
Government proposes amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill that will make real flexibility in learning a reality. Read the full article here
We’re very proud to have been selected to be a provider for the Careers Local Enterprise Grants for schools, colleges and other education establishments acroos Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The grant is aimed at supporting young people aged 15 – 19 who are at risk of becoming NEET to develop enterprise and employability skills, in line […]