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REC head gives advice on getting your first job
The Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has been speaking to the Daily Mirror with tips on how to get on the career ladder.
Father's new IT skills allow him to contact long lost son
A man who had lost touch with his son has gained basic computer skills helping him to get back in contact after ten years.
Football fan wins dream job after NVQ
A Grimsby man has been celebrating this week after securing a dream job as a football ground manager, which he was only able to obtain as a result of his new NVQ qualification.
Young people's job prospects suffer through lack of maths skills
Lots of us struggle with basic maths skills and this problem might continue into the future as secondary school pupils are failing to carry the subject on to A-Level.
What's next if you didn't do so well in your GCSEs?
GCSE grades are out today and thousands of young people will now be able to relax knowing their hard work paid off.
What are the alternatives to a degree?
As 150,000 university degree applicants prepare to find themselves without a place, more and more people are considering alternatives.
Rochdale man reveals benefits of adult learning
An aspiring teacher from Rochdale has given a glowing report about the further training he undertook to achieve his goal.
Sign language course gives practical skills to adult learners
Adult learners in Southsea are now able to communicate in sign language after a series of classes started as part of Adult Learners Week in May.
New ad campaign hopes to promote apprenticeships
A new advertising campaign is intended to get young people in the South Tyneside region to find out more about doing an apprenticeship.
State schools to offer new international GCSEs
State schools are becoming increasingly eager to start offering international GCSEs, also known as IGCSEs, after being given the option by the government.
Adult education can help get older people get back to work
The over 50s are finding it increasingly difficult to get back to work after being made redundant, claim new reports.
Teenager says apprenticeships helped him achieve his dream
An apprentice has been speaking to the Daily Mirror about how signing up to the learn at work scheme allowed him to fulfill his dream to work with boats.
Modern technology blamed for poor spelling
Brits are increasingly blaming modern technology - and particularly the spell-checker facility - for their poor spelling, according to a new poll.
Liverpool Council to fund more apprenticeships
Anyone looking to start an apprenticeship in the Liverpool area will be pleased to hear that Liverpool Council is investing more money into providing a wider range of apprentice programmes over the coming months.
More foster carers needed
A greater number of foster carers are needed in the UK, as a result of more children needed foster homes since the death of Baby P.
Apprenticeships recommended for those struggling at school
A Wirral-based man, who found his time at school really tough, has been speaking to the Daily Mirror about how signing up for an apprenticeship has given him a second chance.
Younger pupils do less well in GCSEs
GCSE pupils who are born later in the year tend to do less well in their exams, according to new figures from the Department for Education.
Children benefit from their mothers being employed
New research from the US suggests that children’s lives can be enriched as a result of their mothers being employed.
What can I do with my Health and Social Care qualification?
Health and Social Care qualifications are extremely popular among people who want a career that really helps people and makes a difference to their lives.
Teesside women study NVQs to help advance business
Two women in the Teesside area are studying for their NVQ level four qualifications to further improve their business.