The UK’s fastest growing teacher training provider, the National Institute of Teaching and Education (the National Institute), which launches this month (January 2022), is bucking a downward trend in teacher recruitment seen over recent months. With recent data from NFER showing a decline in applications to initial teacher training to …
Read More »How to prepare for your electrical apprenticeship
If you’re getting ready to leave school and working out your next steps, an apprenticeship could be ideal, especially if you’re interested in learning a trade such as electrical installation. Apprenticeships have become particularly appealing, as they offer the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification while earning your own money. …
Read More »Growing Future Assets competition launches
An educational initiative encouraging schoolgirls to become the next generation of investment experts gets out of the starting blocks in Scotland in September. This year’s Growing Future Assets Competition, which aims to introduce senior girls to the world of investment, its impact and range of careers, begins on 6 September …
Read More »Gower College Swansea apprenticeship scheme named best in UK
Welsh-based further education institution, Gower College Swansea, has scooped a top accolade at a national awards ceremony. Gower College Swansea won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year at the annual Tes FE Awards, which recognises the best further education organisations supporting learners across the UK. The college was commended for developing …
Read More »STEM sessions open up new world for Fylde Coast’s future scientists
A careers project has enabled Fylde Coast students to explore the world of science, as part of a wider programme to help young people explore the benefits of further and higher education. Year nine and 10 students from Montgomery High School, South Shore Academy, Cardinal Allen and Fleetwood High have …
Read More »Spire Healthcare starts search for up to 270 nurse degree apprentices
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals. The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people …
Read More »Mentor sessions help students plan for careers
Students from Blackburn are being inspired to explore jobs with the support of our region’s employers. Year 9 and 10 Pupils at Our Lady and St John Catholic College in Shadsworth, have been working with volunteers from the National Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassador programme who represent companies …
Read More »NewVIc media production students take over BT Sport
BT Sport and NewVIc have done it again producing a magazine style studio show, created by 12 NewVIc media production students on an eight-week film making course. NewVIc was lucky to be selected in 2019 when the project launched, giving local students from diverse background the chance to experience and …
Read More »Rare Breeds Survival Trust awards first ever RBST Education Accreditation
Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded RBST accreditation to three new organisations, welcoming them to the expanded RBST Farm Park Accreditation Network. The first ever RBST Education accreditation has been awarded to Merrist Wood College in Surrey. The charity is extending its Accreditation Network to include, for the first …
Read More »Commitment from Govia Thameslink to Increase Diversity in Rail Sector
Govia Thameslink – the UK’s largest rail company – announced in March that they would be launching a recruitment campaign designed to increase diversity on UK railways. This exciting announcement coincided with National Apprenticeship & Careers Week and GTR will be offering 300 apprenticeships across a wide range of roles. …
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