Employers commonly bemoan the further and higher education system's failure to prepare young people with the skills and attributes they need to succeed in the world of work. Work experience is one of the best ways for young people further and higher education, such as university students, to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
Sir Digby Jones says education system hasn't moved on for the past six years.
Financial services giant is most popular destination for work placements.
Focus on skills for life and Level 2 qualifications allegedly means courses for people with learning disabilities are cut.
The government should radically reassess its attempt to address skills shortages through vocational education and training, according to its own research.
Chairman of chief infomation officers board at E-Skills highlights need for essential IT skills.
The White Paper on further education reform is a crucial step towards ensuring people have the skills needed for business to compete in the 21st century, the CBI said
Businesses want a complete rethink so that training is geared to business needs.
HR professionals who are graduates of the University of Bath have formed an alumni group to network with each other and benefit from the university's research in people management
Many higher education institutions are unable to analyse recruitment and retention trends because of poor HR management information processes, researchers have warned
Ofsted warns that business professionals are receiving poor training when they switch to teaching careers.
Hot on the heels of London winning the 2012 Olympics, the UK is now bidding to become the host of...
More than 380,000 youngsters in England received education maintenance allowances in the past four months.The allowances, ranging from £10 to...
Despite cash incentives, severe shortages of lecturers in science and maths continue in higher education.
The Institute of Directors is opposing plans to merge Ofsted and the Adult Learning Inspectorate.
