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In a move brought about by the economic recession, more and more people, including graduates find it difficult to find jobs. Last month, the Office for National Statistics released data suggesting … [Read more...] about Graduates Cautioned Against Staying in Low-Skilled Jobs
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Employers Prefer Degree Level Apprenticeship over University Degree
The question of which qualification - a university degree or a degree level apprenticeship - would give an applicant an advantage in the job market is one that is continually asked. The people who can … [Read more...] about Employers Prefer Degree Level Apprenticeship over University Degree
Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
The Office for Fair Access have made an agreement with 14 universities to increase the ratio of male to female enrollees as part of their requirement as institutions which charge not less than £6,000 … [Read more...] about Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
Apprenticeships Need Ambitious Improvements to Become a Competitive Alternative to University
United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron envisions apprenticeships to be an important contributor towards the nation's regaining of its economic strength. As projected by the Centre for Economics … [Read more...] about Apprenticeships Need Ambitious Improvements to Become a Competitive Alternative to University
Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
The changing times may have resulted in university degrees not being enough to secure a fulfilling career or a job itself for a graduate. However, the academe has coped with the shifting requirements … [Read more...] about Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
Choosing a University Degree and How it Will Work for You
University fairs are once again being rolled out, with the first starting on 27 February in London and others following in England, Wales and Northern Ireland until the end of June. This means … [Read more...] about Choosing a University Degree and How it Will Work for You
University Partnerships with Local TV Stations Offer Opportunity for Broadcast Work to Students
UK universities partner with local television broadcasters in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Oxfordshire to allow their students taking journalism courses to practice their skills. Students will gain work … [Read more...] about University Partnerships with Local TV Stations Offer Opportunity for Broadcast Work to Students
School Leavers to Undergo Training Program Aimed at Boosting Skills
The government is set to launch traineeships intended to have young people between the ages of 16 and 24 ready for work. The six-month programme will teach the necessary job skills and experience that … [Read more...] about School Leavers to Undergo Training Program Aimed at Boosting Skills
Latest Statistics Show Students’ Career Path After Graduation
Despite having tougher employment prospects, employment statistics for last year’s graduates still proved to be “much better than feared” as they do not show a significant difference from the year … [Read more...] about Latest Statistics Show Students’ Career Path After Graduation
British and Japanese Scientists Awarded the Nobel Prize for Work on Stem Cells
As students applying for medicine and Oxbridge courses prepare for the 15 October UCAS deadline, they should draw inspiration from a former schoolboy whose ambition to become a scientist was dismissed … [Read more...] about British and Japanese Scientists Awarded the Nobel Prize for Work on Stem Cells
Employers Express Concern Over School Leavers’ Lack of Basic Skills
In the first year of tuition fees reaching an all-time high of £9,000, some students in the UK who have gained GCSE qualifications choose to take a job, training scheme or apprenticeship instead of … [Read more...] about Employers Express Concern Over School Leavers’ Lack of Basic Skills
Report Shows Mismatch Between Skills Training for Students and Available Jobs
New research by the Local Government Association reveals that colleges provide popular courses that teach skills for jobs that are nonexistent. The LGA says that as many as 17% of vacant jobs in … [Read more...] about Report Shows Mismatch Between Skills Training for Students and Available Jobs
Newly Released Figures Reveal Trends on the Future of Students after Graduation
Recent figures coming from the Office for National Statistics show that formal education might be worth the effort and expense, after all. Graduates will be more likely to find work than those who … [Read more...] about Newly Released Figures Reveal Trends on the Future of Students after Graduation
