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Josh Doherty's Story - Work Experience with Manchester Airport
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Josh Doherty, Posted on:
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Career development, Investment, Investment stories
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 …
Why I took on an apprentice
Total Metal Products Ltd (TMP) is a small engineering company that specialises in special purpose machine tool design and manufacture. One key area we have been keen to build upon is our in-house CNC toolroom and manufacturing facility as we …
Skills for my future - my apprenticeship with Total Metal Products
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James Middlecote, Posted on:
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Employer ownership, Investment stories, Youth employment
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 …
How being an apprentice will shape my future
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Scott Irwin, Posted on:
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Career guidance, Vocational training, Youth employment
Apprenticeships are changing. You can find out more about our work on apprenticeships at ukces.org.uk/apprenticeship-funding When I finished my GCSE and A-Level qualifications I was left feeling as if university was my only choice, but I didn’t know what I wanted …
Turning turbines into talent
It’s full speed ahead for offshore wind. With growing interest in ‘low carbon’ and ‘green’ initiatives, offshore wind has the potential to be a sustainable energy source for the UK. But while the demand is there, the skills to realise …
More opportunities for our young people must be “baked into the cake”
It will be no surprise to anyone that this week’s Employment Outlook Report, produced by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, spells out more doom and gloom in an already ailing labour market. Commenting on the report, Holger …
My amazing week at the Commission
I really did not know what to expect when joining the Commission. Like any other anxious student I did my research but to be honest I was slightly confused and a bit nervous. Okay, very nervous! My first day was …
Adult learning rebooted
The nature of work is changing. New developments in technology mean that people need to continually update their knowledge and how they use it. Learning and training are key to making sure businesses have the skills they need to survive …
Young talent: the fuel for re-invention
The future of Britain’s burgeoning tech sector is dependent upon the careful nurturing of young talent and apprenticeships are a vital part of that process. The IT industry is obviously fluid and businesses need to re-invent themselves every few years. …
Skills planning is critical for long term growth
BAE Systems develops, manufactures and supports some of the most complex machines that exist anywhere on the planet. We have businesses in military aircraft, warships, nuclear submarines and cyber security systems in the UK. With a longer term view of …
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