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AELP calls for more apprenticeships for GCSE students AELP calls for more apprenticeships for GCSE students
A training organisation has called for business owners to consider offering apprenticeships to young people who have just received their GCSE results.
Published:  26 August 2011
 
National helpline for students receiving GCSE results National helpline for students receiving GCSE results
Students who receive their GCSE results today can call a free helpline to discuss their options with a careers adviser.
Published:  25 August 2011
 
Ex-offenders to be included in the work programme Ex-offenders to be included in the work programme
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced that the Work Programme is going to be extended to ex-offenders as part of the Government's response to the riots.
Published:  18 August 2011
 
Twin to deliver apprenticeships for The College of North West London Twin to deliver apprenticeships for The College of North West London
Twin Employment & Training has won a subcontract with The College of North West London for the delivery of apprenticeships.
Published:  18 August 2011
 
Young people urged to find out more about vocational education at upcoming event Young people urged to find out more about vocational education at upcoming event
Annemarie Schofield, Head of Training & Development for Twin Employment & Training, has said young people should be inspired by this year’s City & Guilds Vocational Rich List to consider vocational education.
Published:  17 August 2011
 
UK firms prefer experience to degrees UK firms prefer experience to degrees
Two-thirds of UK firms would hire a school-leaver with two years’ experience over a graduate, according to a new survey of 400 companies.
Published:  17 August 2011
 
Details of first Merlin Standard meeting released Details of first Merlin Standard meeting released
The Merlin Standard, set up to champion positive behaviours and relationships in the delivery of welfare to work provision, has released the minutes from its first meeting.
Published:  16 August 2011
 
Entrepreneurs called to the Dragon’s Den Entrepreneurs called to the Dragon’s Den
A new enterprise qualification is being offered to young people in the Midlands thanks to a star of the BBC show Dragon’s Den.
Published:  15 August 2011
 
A-level students 'choosing workplace ahead of university' A-level students 'choosing workplace ahead of university'
The number of A-level students planning to enter the workplace instead of going on to higher education has climbed dramatically, according to new research.
Published:  15 August 2011
 
Work experience for young people can help rebuilding process after UK riots Work experience for young people can help rebuilding process after UK riots
Businesses can help the UK communities affected by rioting by offering jobs and work experience to young people, according to an expert in sustainable business.
Published:  12 August 2011
 
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