One in Three UK Graduates Rejected from Entry-Level Jobs for Lack of Experience

by SCTP | Jun 6, 2026 | News

UK graduates continue to face one of the toughest entry-level markets in years, with more than a third (37%) of so-called entry-level jobs advertised now requiring prior work experience. New research from Careerminds UK found that these jobs required an average of...

New AI Analysis Deepens Understanding of FE Recruitment Challenges

by SCTP | Jun 6, 2026 | News

A new analysis by SchoolDash, supported by Gatsby, applies updated AI to explore recruitment trends in FE, drawing on job adverts posted to the AoC Jobs platform.

Breaking the Firewall: How to Engage SMEs in Technical Education

by SCTP | Jun 6, 2026 | News

Engaging SMEs in the skills agenda remains one of the biggest challenges for policymakers, providers and other employer-facing organisations. This new research from Gatsby offers practical insights for those working to meet that challenge. 

Young People Struggling With ‘Higgledy Piggledy’ Mental Health Services When They Need Help More Than Ever

by SCTP | Jun 6, 2026 | News

A new report from the Nuffield Foundation offers a focussed perspective on journeys through mental health support available to young people, as they navigate the challenging transition from childhood to adulthood.

Alan Milburn is Right: We Cannot Afford to Keep Failing Young People by Design

by SCTP | Jun 6, 2026 | News

This FE News article from Youth Employment UK explores the growing youth unemployment crisis in the UK, highlighting Alan Milburn’s review and calls for joined-up, long-term reforms to improve young people’s access to employment, education and opportunity.