by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorised
Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options in one place through UCAS’ new apprenticeships service. Every applicant who logs into their UCAS student account, known as the UCAS Hub, will now see the most...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorised
New figures have revealed that the proportion of 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) has shot up to its highest level since 2009. Department for Education statistics published recently show that 15.9 per cent of people aged 18 were classed as...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
October is World Menopause Month and World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18 October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. Kirsten Trussell, founder and owner of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
£89 million of funding has been awarded to 20 cutting edge net zero tech projects including hydrogen-powered offroad vehicles, a new lithium scale-up plant and revolutionary new EV battery systems, reinforcing the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Teachers and school leaders from across England are set to participate in an artificial intelligence (AI) hackathon as part a two-day event to experiment with technology and identify how AI could supercharge education. In a bid to unlock these benefits, the Department...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Large and small businesses should receive the same level of government subsidy for apprenticeship training, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Experts at the economic research organisation have also warned that plans to reform the apprenticeship levy so...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Several colleges have dropped their T Level courses this year after falling GCSE English and maths pass rates for school leavers hit their recruitment targets. a host of colleges have warned that lower English and maths GCSE pass rates from this year’s school-leavers...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council are working with SCTP to celebrate apprentices of all ages, levels and sectors at this year’s Brighton & Hove Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 7 November. The evening promises inspirational talks from guest...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
The commitment and hard work of local apprentices will be celebrated at a special graduation ceremony. The East Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, November 16 will celebrate the county’s apprentices of all ages and levels, across all sectors....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Artificial intelligence projects in areas as diverse as fashion, farming and fire-fighting are being backed with a further £37 million, as the Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan highlights how AI can be a force for good ahead of next month’s AI Safety...
