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Education – school

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.


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    Microsoft UK uses mock fashion shows to get women into IT

    by Greg Pitcher 5 Nov 2007
    by Greg Pitcher 5 Nov 2007

    Microsoft UK is using mock fashion shows to get girls interested in IT careers.The software giant is trying new ways...

    • Education - school
    • Recruitment & retention
    • Opinion

    Human resources must get involved with shaping new diplomas

    by Karen Dempsey 29 Oct 2007
    by Karen Dempsey 29 Oct 2007

    The government may have taken three years to come up with a scheme based on recommendations by former chief inspector...

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    AUDIO: Personnel Today Friday Podcast

    by Personnel Today 26 Oct 2007
    by Personnel Today 26 Oct 2007

    Louisa Peacock presents the latest human resources news.This week we bring you a taste of what’s making the headlines in HR, including...

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    • Education - school
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    Human resources must be involved in developing A-level replacement diplomas, insists CIPD

    by Greg Pitcher 25 Oct 2007
    by Greg Pitcher 25 Oct 2007

    Human resources professionals need to be involved immediately in the practical development of the workplace diplomas set to replace A-levels,...

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    • Economics, government & business
    • Education - school

    CBI human resources chief joins government’s expert group on qualifications

    by Louisa Peacock 23 Oct 2007
    by Louisa Peacock 23 Oct 2007

    The director of HR policy at the confederation of British Industry (CBI) will sit on an expert advisory group for...

    • Education - school
    • Recruitment & retention
    • Opinion

    How do we motivate and skill the UK’s idle young people?

    by John Charlton 18 Sep 2007
    by John Charlton 18 Sep 2007

    Gordon Brown has thrown billions at them, while the BBC sent a man with a microphone. What does this tell...

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    Boys plan to shun university in favour of the ‘school of life’

    by Louisa Peacock 29 Aug 2007
    by Louisa Peacock 29 Aug 2007

    Boys don’t regard university as a realistic career option and plan to get on by “knowing the right people”, research...

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    Industry minister Margaret Hodge hosts inaugural meeting of the Women’s Enterprise Ambassadors Network

    by Gareth Vorster 25 Jun 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 25 Jun 2007

    The inaugural meeting of the Women’s Enterprise Ambassadors Network took place today (Monday 25 June).The network consists of 1,000 female...

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    • Education - further and higher
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    Jobs for workers with no qualifications disappear but computer skills are now essential

    by Gareth Vorster 29 May 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 29 May 2007

    UK plc is closing the employment door on workers with no qualifications, but welcomes those with computer skills, research has...

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    • Education - school
    • Recruitment & retention

    Financial Services Practitioner Panel calls for financial education to be added to national curriculum

    by Greg Pitcher 23 May 2007
    by Greg Pitcher 23 May 2007

    The government has been urged to add financial education to the national curriculum to improve the skill levels of City...

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    • Education - school
    • Learning & development

    Parents approve of government proposal for compulsory education or training up to the age of 18

    by Gareth Vorster 3 May 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 3 May 2007

    Majority of parents agree with government proposals for compulsory education or training for children until the age of 18, research...

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    Number of people working in schools rises but teacher numbers fall

    by Mike Berry 30 Apr 2007
    by Mike Berry 30 Apr 2007

    The number of people working in schools has grown by 17,300 over the past 12 months, but the number of...

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    • Education - school
    • Learning & development

    Primary teachers lack skills to teach music

    by Gareth Vorster 16 Apr 2007
    by Gareth Vorster 16 Apr 2007

    Primary school teachers are failing to meet a requirement of the national curriculum because they lack the skills to teach...

    • Early careers
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    • Education - school

    Fashion retailer Claire’s launches campaign to promote retail industry jobs

    by Mike Berry 12 Apr 2007
    by Mike Berry 12 Apr 2007

    Fashion accessories retailer Claire’s is launching a campaign which aims to challenge negative perceptions about working in the retail sector....

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    • Learning & development

    Chancellor Gordon Brown and education secretary Alan Johnson call on employers to sign up to skills pledge

    by Mike Berry 12 Feb 2007
    by Mike Berry 12 Feb 2007

    Chancellor Gordon Brown and education secretary Alan Johnson have called on all employers to sign up to a ‘skills pledge’...

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