Employers commonly bemoan the 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 still at school to prepare for the challenges that starting work will bring.
The employer-led agency e-skills UK has unveiled a nationwide plan to train more people in IT to close the UK's productivity gap.
A top university has drawn up a list of high-performing state schools whose pupils face being denied places because of 'positive discrimination', according to the Sunday Times.
Cash shortfalls may cause schools to close half a day a week, headteachers warn
Only by working together can employers and educators provide school leavers with the right skills and aptitude to be a success at work, says Stephanie Sparrow
Senior officer causes outrage over suicidal tendencies of Army's new recruits.
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that greater investment on language learning in schools will not stop young people leaving school without the necessary language skills for business.
Employer groups are renewing calls for better vocational provision in schools as the Government prepares to issue its education White Paper on the Tomlinson recommendations for the reform of 14-19 qualifications
There can be few employers who are unaware that the lack of basic qualifications is proving a hindrance to productivity
Employers have called on Chancellor Gordon Brown to improve teaching in schools rather than use business to deliver basic skills...
Young people are to be given the opportunity to develop enterprise skills such as innovation, creativity, risk management and business...
The Prince of Wales has launched a £5m scheme to help poorly qualified school leavers find work. Four pilot projects...
This week's training news
Mike Tomlinson’s report into the state of 14-19 education was published last week. Its main recommendation was replacing GCSE’s and...
The CBI has warned the Government that business is still to be convinced that reforming the exam system would raise...
A-levels and GCSEs should be replaced by a diploma system within the next decade, according to a major report into...
