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.
Tribunal found no evidence of race discrimination in academics' case involving ethnicity, alleged microaggressions, bias and bullying.
The Home Office should retain the graduate visa in its current form, the Migration Advisory Committee has recommended in its graduate visa review.
How can employers overcome the gap between their expectations of younger workers and Gen Z's skills?
Institute of Student Employers says the next government should focus on the apprenticeship levy to help increase youth employment.
A college lecturer who was dismissed for inappropriate behaviour with a student has won a claim for wrongful dismissal.
Workers in their early 20s are more likely to be not working due to ill health than those in their early 40s, says the Resolution Foundation.
The number of young people not in work, education or training at the end of 2023 increased, ONS reveals.
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'.
