In this economic climate, with such high rates of graduate unemployment, should school leavers give far greater consideration to vocational qualifications? The debate intensifies. Read the full Guardian story….
People who give time to help their communities will be given discounts on shopping, cheap swimming sessions and free theatre tickets as part of a major relaunch of the Government’s…
The number of young people classified as not in employment, education or training (Neet) is poised to rise following government changes to the way in which data from local authorities…
Ofsted says a good relationship between school governors and the leadership team is critical for schools to the quality of provision and pupil achievement. Inspectors visited 14 schools where governance…
Deloitte’s 2010 careers advice research for the Taskforce is outlined and set in the Australian perspective on page 13. Also for insights in their ‘all age’ careers service take a…
Students want universities to better explain employability skills and provide more support to develop these competencies, according to a Confederation of British Industry / National Union of Students survey. The…
The Government has moved to tackle rising youth unemployment by announcing a £60 million package aimed at boosting work prospects and “transforming” vocational education. The Coalition is committed to getting…
McDonalds chief executive advises businesses to end snobbery against school leavers. She emphasises that as business and education move closer together, forward thinking companies are becoming educators as well as…
What happens when someone from the economic community becomes involved with schools and colleges?To what extent can they support pupil learning, progression and the performance of educational institutions? These are…
During last year the Graduate Internship Scheme paid for 8,500 graduates to be matched with small businesses, and a quarter of those were offered full-time jobs at the end of…
