Education – further and higher

Employers and schools should work more closely together to improve student outreach and employability, according to the Institute of Student Employers.

Sharp falls in student nurse applications has prompted the RCN to call for more financial support for young nurses.

Around two-thirds of research staff at universities are on ‘precarious’ contracts, according to the University and College Union (UCU).

The Prince's Trust NatWest Youth Index 2024 finds that some young people are forced to turn down a job becasue of the upfront costs.

Use of artificial intelligence triples in early careers hiring as employers continue to loosen graduate grade requirements.

Education secretary Gillian Keegan wants talks with unions over a minimum service agreement; unions have reacted angrily.

T-Levels are replacing BTecs but college leaders believe that some young people will be left behind.

The National Education Union has described the plans for a new 16-19 qualification as 'pie in the sky'.

Is traditional recruitment based on academic qualifications is really necessary? Or should employers look for attitude? 

As students receive A-level results, research shows that many employers favour skills and future potential over a degree.

Shortcomings for T-level qualifications included poor industry placements and high drop-out rates, according to the education watchdog.

The Department for Education has announced it will limit numbers of so-called 'rip-off' degrees.

Although they achieved the same level of qualifications, first class female graduates had a median salary of £25,000, which was £2,000 lower than men.

The cost of living crisis is leading many students and graduates to prioritise salary in their career choice.

The government must not rush into withdrawing funding from longstanding technical qualifications such as BTecs, a Commons committee has urged.