Internships sold to highest bidder
Demand for internships shows no sign of easing and now the pressure to bag a career-boosting placement is leading students not just to work for free, but to pay for…
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Tackling young unemployment and ‘under employment’
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….
Giving White Paper published
The Giving White Paper was published today. It talks about building new social norms around volunteering and how to channel energy and creativity across society. Read the Giving white paper….
Perks for those who volunteer
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…
NEET figures to rise as government changes reporting
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 governors crucial to pupil achievement
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…
Strategic career connections – the Australian perspective
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…
CBI and NUS launch ’employability skills’ guide
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…
£60 million youth jobs package unveiled
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 tells firms to end snobbery against school leavers
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…