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NOT FOR THEM: WHY AREN’T TEENAGERS APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
Read more: NOT FOR THEM: WHY AREN’T TEENAGERS APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIPSA report from Gerard Kelly & Partners surveyed 1,000 teenagers between the ages of 16-18 to understand why apprenticeships remain unpopular amongst young people. http://Apprentice+Report+GKP Despite the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017 and a renewed focus from government ministers, apprenticeship numbers fell by 59% in the year to August 2017 and by an……
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CAREER WRITING NEWSLETTER: INTERNATIONAL
Read more: CAREER WRITING NEWSLETTER: INTERNATIONALCareer Writing Newsletter Photo: Frans Meijers & Reinekke Lengelle, Founders of Career WritingWriting is really an act of reading. You read the landscape of your life and find the places where grief or fear or sudden surprise has revealed your truth. – Kim StaffordHighlights Reinekke’s new book of poems and reflections, Jezelf Schrijven was published (in Dutch): https://gompel-svacina.eu/reinekke-lengelle/……
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ADULTS TO BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL SKILLS OVERHAUL
Read more: ADULTS TO BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL SKILLS OVERHAULWritten by Department for Education Published: 18 October 2018 in FE News https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/21128-news-story-adults-to-benefit-from-digital-skills-overhaul?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20181018_m147808455_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=Adults+to+benefit+from+digital+skills+overhaul Consultation launched to help more adults get the digital skills they need to get on in life and work. Adult digital skills qualifications are to be overhauled under plans announced today (18 October) by Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton to……
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WE NEED TO REACH CHILDREN BEFORE THEY DECIDE UNIVERSITY ISN’T FOR THEM
Read more: WE NEED TO REACH CHILDREN BEFORE THEY DECIDE UNIVERSITY ISN’T FOR THEMAn article in today’s Guardian by Christopher Birchall recommends that : “To boost social mobility, universities need to start speaking to children from disadvantaged backgrounds at a younger age” https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/18/we-need-to-reach-children-before-they-decide-university-isnt-for-them Traditionally, universities looking to widen access have focused on secondary aged children preparing to take their next step in education. This is certainly an important……
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LORD MAYOR OF LONDON LAUNCHES: EQUAL PLAY
Read more: LORD MAYOR OF LONDON LAUNCHES: EQUAL PLAY“What does gender equality mean in childhood?” The Mayor wants to tackle gender stereotyping early so every child can reach their full potential. As part of his flagship #BehindEveryGreatCity campaign, City Hall is hosting an Equal Play event on 29 October 2018 from 9.00 – 17.00 at City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA View Map……
