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Young skilled apprentices on plane to Russia

The UK’s best and brightest young, skilled apprentices and students have been selected to represent all four nations in Team UK at the ‘Skills Olympics’.

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The young women of Team UK are amongst our brightest stars

Today we join the global celebration that is International Women’s Day. With resolute efforts to break down inequality wherever and whenever we see it.

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A week that begins the road to Kazan and so much more!

Number one international competition of the year: the Skills Olympics taking place in Kazan, Russia.

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Our work can help make a success of the Baker clause

16 January 2019

Baker clause, representing a breakthrough for careers advice and the skills sector in England, is not fulfilling its promise says new IPPR report.

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Our five-point plan to boost social mobility as a priority for 2019

Newly published Social Mobility Barometer underlines why everyone involved in education needs to prioritise ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach their potential.

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Meet our Diversity and Inclusion Heroes: Southern Regional College

Michael Purcell, Head of Marketing at Southern Regional College awarded the Social Media Campaign of the Year award at the Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards.

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Tackling technical education snobbery head on is vital for economic success

12 December 2018

Damian Hinds, made a vitally important contribution to the case for a new and better approach towards technical education.

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British hospitality is best, so let’s serve up some new perceptions on careers to help fill looming skills gaps

3 December 2018

Hospitality industry has enviable growth and strong employment, but needs to successfully insulate against new labour market challenges.

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Being ‘young people ready’ is the answer to tech skills challenges

22 November 2018

PM calls for investment ‘in the future of the next generation by giving them a chance to develop their skills and begin a rewarding career’.

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WorldSkills UK and Youth Employment UK announce partnership

20 November 2018

WorldSkills UK and Youth Employment UK are delighted to announce their formal partnership to champion the voices of young people.

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Making your college world-class: WorldSkills UK competitions and quality outcomes

19 November 2018

Colleges are working harder than ever to ensure the UK’s talent pipeline is able to address skills shortages and kick-start young people’s careers.

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WorldSkills UK National Finalists 2018 Named

17 November 2018

The biggest and best interactive national skills experience of all time – WorldSkills UK LIVE – drew to a close at the NEC, Birmingham.

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