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Expert Women: Dr Emily Sidonie Grossman on her training day experience

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Dr Emily Sidonie Grossman

Getting selected for the BBC Academy’s Expert Women Day was one of the most exciting things that has happened to me in a long time, and was totally unexpected. In September my mum sent me a link to an advert …

Reflections on a Cogent summer placement with the BIA

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Developing Youth Talent

Having reached the end of a six week Cogent summer placement with the BIA as a Policy and Public Affairs Intern, Hana Janebdar, an Imperial College Biology student, reflects on her experience. Spending this summer as part of a trade association representing …

Josh Doherty's Story - Work Experience with Manchester Airport

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I left school at 16 without maths and English qualifications and it’s been really difficult for me and my friends to find opportunities in Wythenshawe. When I left school I found temporary work through Connexions, but it only lasted three …

Skills for my future - my apprenticeship with Total Metal Products

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Investing in apprentices

Apprenticeships are changing. You can find out more about our work on apprenticeships at ukces.org.uk/apprenticeship-funding I knew from an early point in year 10 that ‘A’ levels and university was not the route I wished to take when looking for a …