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Rail Degree Apprenticeships

I'm doing science subjects and am interested in doing a degree apprenticeship. Is there anything on offer and do you have anything to show my parents this would be a good option?   

Changing parents perception of apprenticeships

Employers, have you any tips on how we can promote apprenticeships to parents? There still seems to be people that think apprenticeships are a second rate option and somehow schools need to do more to...  

Perception of apprenticeships

Following the introduction of the apprenticeship levy how are apprenticeship opportunities now being perceived by students, schools and parents? If necessary, how do you think employers...  

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99 Percent of Apprentices Say Apprenticeship Was Right Choice...

A new survey by the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC) has revealed that almost all apprentices feel satisfied that an apprenticeship was the best choice for them. The 2013 survey, which included...  

Careers advice has failed us, new survey finds

Four in 10 people ended up in their unfulfilling job because they didn’t know what else to do, a report has revealed. More than 60% of 1,000 working professionals surveyed by Escape the City, said...  

Coronavirus: How we will help schools/colleges deliver careers...

With the news that schools and colleges are now to close from Friday, we know that coronavirus makes this a hard and uncertain time for careers and teaching staff at schools/college across the UK. Here...  

Huge positive difference in mental health when participating...

The London Lions – the UK’s premier basketball club – has released a landmark study highlighting the vital importance of a sporting environment for young people to discuss their...  

Is it vital to get a job straight from uni?

You may have heard today that Mary Curnock Cook, the outgoing head of UCAS, said that some parents and universities have become "too fixated" on using uni purely as a stepping stone to work. In an interview...  

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5 challenges to give your career a boost

Everyone loves a challenge. Well, why not give your career a head start at the same time? There are plenty of challenges out there designed to boost your CV, helping you develop skills employers love...  

5 must add links for your school or college website

5 must add links for your school or college website  We've compiled the five links from our site we think are worth adding to your school website or careers page. Read on… What:...  

Calling all parents! 5 ways to help your children plan their...

At this time of year, it can seem that a lot hinges on just a few hours in an exam hall – and this is a pretty scary thought for any young person. As parents, this can make us feel a bit powerless....  

Careers Advice for Teenagers

If you’re currently studying for your GCSEs or A-Levels, then the chances are that you’ve started thinking about what your career options might be for the future. The trouble is, that with...  

Don’t wait to be told to apply to Oxbridge, start asking questions...

On AS level results day, I arrived in my school assembly hall to find the brown envelope containing my results had a little note attached telling me to go see one a teacher in the next room. They sat me...  

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