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North West workers receive most training, according to report
Workers in the North West are more likely to receive training than in any other location in the UK, according…
Brighton council urges employers to support young people
Employers in Brighton and Hove are being asked to sign a pledge of support to create jobs and raise opportunities…
Apprenticeships important factor for business growth, according to research
Apprenticeships are one of the most important factors for business growth, according to research for the Funding Skills Agency. The…
Apprenticeship levy payers to receive 10 per cent top-up, says Treasure report
Employers in England are to receive a 10 per cent top up on their monthly levy contributions. The plans were…
Welsh council to provide employment and training opportunities
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be providing employment and training opportunities this week at a jobs fair. The event will…
Young people have misconceptions about apprenticeships, reveals study
Young people have misconceptions about apprenticeships as a result of not receiving proper information from schools and colleges, according to…
Over 100 apprenticeships to go online for Apprenticeship Week
Over 100 apprenticeships are to go online this week in Leicester as part of Apprenticeship Week. Apprenticeship Week starts today…
Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs at fulfilment centre
Amazon is to create new jobs by opening a fulfilment centre in North-West England. The centre, which is set to…
South West job market is thriving, reveals employment outlook survey
The job market in the South West is thriving, with more employers looking to hire in the region than in…
Leighton Buzzard property firm to create 150 apprenticeships
A company based in Leighton Buzzard is to create 150 apprenticeships to help young people develop a wide range of…
Graduates with work experience more valuable, shows research
Graduates with work experience bring more value to a company, according to research from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).…
Finance sector jobs soared in January, shows research
The number of job vacancies in the finance sector increased in January by 12 per cent more than in the…