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Generous grant funding backs Apprenticeship Talent Bridge pilot

The 5% Club has secured generous grant funding from the ERA Foundation and Ufi VocTech Trust to pilot the Apprenticeship Talent Bridge, a new route connecting capable apprenticeship candidates with employers that have…

The Sheffield College steps up support for young people not in education, employment or training

Sheffield has a high proportion of young people outside of work and education, also known as NEET. According to Department for Education figures for 2025/26, around 7.7% of 16 to 17-year-olds in Sheffield are NEET or…

Crocodiles to crime scenes: students invited to discover future careers

The event on Saturday 3 October will give students the chance to get hands-on with subjects they could study at the University of Derby – from investigating crime scenes to exploring cutting-edge research into health and…

The Beacon: Developing Skills for the Future in Brecon

This investment is not only about enhancing facilities, but also about creating opportunities for learners to gain the knowledge, confidence and practical experience needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.…

One in four managers regularly thinks about quitting their job due to people management pressures

Ciphr’s survey of 500 managers, with people management responsibilities, found that the majority like (52%) or love (32%) the work they do, and most (85%) like being a people manager. The average manager is confident in…

The UK’s AI ambitions outpacing its workforce readiness, pioneering new global AI skills ranking finds

A gap between the UK’s strong broader national foundations and weaker workforce preparedness is lowering its AI readiness position. AI skills proficiency is the biggest competitive risk to the UK’s AI readiness London…

London Metropolitan University partners with Turkish Airlines to support workforce development and aviation sector skills

The agreement was formally signed at London Metropolitan University’s Holloway Campus on the 24 September, marking a significant step in the University’s engagement with the global aviation industry and its commitment to…

Professional volunteering goes global: POLIMI Graduate School of Management launches the sixth edition of Leave Your Mark

This trend also affects younger generations: recent research by the TIRESIA research centre of Politecnico di Milano shows how young people’s interest in working in the social sector stems from diverse motivations. While…

Newcastle College and Newcastle Eagles Extend Partnership

The College and its higher education arm, Newcastle College University Centre, are now entering their eighth year working alongside their Scotswood Road neighbours, with the partnership continuing to create opportunities…

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn

Former minister Alan Milburn says children as young as four should be learning about different careers, with work experience placements made mandatory for 14- to 16-year-olds. However, teaching unions warn of the…