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.
There has been a slight fall in the number of students accepted on to UK degree courses this year, Ucas figures show.
Employers are increasingly valuing passion for a role, positive work ethic and willingness to learn when recruiting for entry level roles.
Big four consulting firm PwC has announced it will no longer require a 2:1 degree class or higher from its graduate recruits.
It is not the case that social mobility is in decline in the UK and worse than in other comparable countries, the Social Mobility Commission has claimed.
To meet the needs of the net zero economy far more needs to be done to educate and train young people in green roles.
English and maths entry requirements are preventing young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, from accessing higher apprenticeships.
A small number of universities are slowing the rise of diversity in the workplace, according to Euan Blair.
A major new initiative has been launched to improve social mobility when it comes to recruitment into senior jobs in the City.
Half of organisations feel the economy would be productive and resilient if the education system was better tailored to employers' needs.
The Future Skills Unit, announced in February’s levelling up white paper is set to be launched this month.
A former University of Huddersfield lecturer who was dimissed for not having a PhD has been awarded £108,000 in compensation after the university refused to reinstate him.
Norfolk County Council was commended for its campaign to attract underepresented groups to the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) is urging members to volunteer as faculty ‘ambassadors’ at medical schools to encourage more...
The Medical Schools Council wants to see a 50% increase in places for medical students.
Further education leader calls T-levels a ‘hammer blow for social mobility‘
