Promising figures tell us degrees are becoming more accessible as UCAS show a record number of university applicants from disadavantaged students! New figures published by UCAS show a record number of disadvantaged students have applied to start university or college this autumn. 28% of young people from the most disadvantaged areas have applied – up…
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From the students, for the students! An interesting read about a student-led network that promotes the equality of career opportunities. A new National Diverse Student Network has been launched for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The student-led network is a not-for-profit organisation that will promote equality of career opportunities, by providing a friendly and supportive online…
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An entry here from Handshake at FE News that takes a look at what the careers sector could look like in the future, and how much of a role technology could play. In the first study of its kind Handshake has teamed up with AGCAS, the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) and Wonkhe to look…
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In this article, FE News touches upon highly significant amendments to the Skills Bill and what this means in terms of careers for students. 21st February saw a potentially significant amendment to the Skills Bill, particularly for careers advice and guidance routes for students with the Baker Clause to become legally enforceable (the Baker Clause stipulates that…
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Reform to allow ex-prisoners to be offered apprenticeship opportunities. A step in the right direction. Currently prisoners are unable to take advantage of apprenticeships, which would give them access to gold-standard training they can gain the skills needed to secure work on release – with evidence showing that prison leavers in work are significantly less…
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An article here with more on the ‘Levelling Up’ white paper, particularly on how the government plans to spread opportuinities equitably across the UK. In early February, after months of delay and pushed back deadlines, the 300-page White Paper on Levelling up, as spearheaded by Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Michael…
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Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2022. Here’s hoping for a happy and healthy year ahead. Thank you for your interest and/or attendance at DMH Associates international webinar series established in April 2020. Over the last two years, we have been delighted by the number of attendees from across the world and key experts in career…
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Research findings from CIPD tell us how employers are likely to combat recruitment and retention difficulties. Employers anticipate making pay awards of 3% in 2022 as they look to combat increasing recruitment and retention difficulties. This is the headline finding from the CIPD’s latest quarterly Labour Market Outlook, which highlights the scale of the growing…
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Here we have the government’s response to the Phillip Augar review, outlining the Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Lifelong Loan Entitlement. The Government has responded to the Augar review / post 18 Education review. The Department for Education has announced a new package of measures on higher education reforms, alongside the publication of two consultations on…
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LATEST ON THE ON THE STUDENT FUTURES COMMISSION FROM THE UPP FOUNDATION – ALONG WITH THE FULL MANIFESTO FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED Only 33% of students said they were slightly or very satisfied with the support their university had provided to help them find a job or work experience over the last 12 months…
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