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All About Apprenticeships

Most people know that an apprenticeship lets you train for a job by actually doing it. But what is an apprenticeship all about? First off, did you know you get paid to do them, that there...  

How to Find Work Experience

You probably know that work experience is a crucial way to build up your key skills, as well as your confidence. But if you're wondering how to get work experience, we've put together this guide...  

How to get the most out of work experience

Trying to get a job in a popular industry can be tough – you need work to get experience and experience to get work. Work experience could be the solution – the company gets free labour...  

Part Time Work: What Can I Do?

Taking on an after school job can be a good way to build up your confidence and develop new skills, with the added bonus of earning your own money. But, it’s important, if you’re still at...  

Gap year programmes: Getting started

If you've just started thinking about your gap year, you're probably overwhelmed by all the information out there, from how to start making plans to what to pack for your...  

How to Write a Brilliant UCAS Personal Statement

Your UCAS statement is your chance to give the admissions tutors at the universities that you are applying to a chance to meet the real you – to demonstrate your interest in the course, show what...  

Five Top Tips on Applying to Uni Through UCAS

If you're applying to university, you'll almost certainly be doing it through UCAS. But there's more to it than just filling in a form – you've got to choose your courses and university options,...  

Five Free Apps to Help You With Your Homework

Getting all your homework done and handed in on time isn’t always an easy job, especially when it all seems to pile up on your desk in one go. Thankfully, the tech world has come up with some smart...  

Tell Me About it: Gap Year FAQ

What's a Gap Year All About? A gap year pretty much does what it says on the tin. It about taking a break between two stages in your life, and for young people this usually means taking time between the...  

Why Should I Consider an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people taking their first steps into work and training. Anyone over 16 can start an apprenticeship; there are around 17,000 vacancies online at any one time...  

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