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People Management reported the changes employers can expect from the Queen's speech. A skills promise... The government signalled its commitment to lifelong learning, announcing the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill that will be introduced to parliament on 18 May. The bill promises to “support a lifetime skills guarantee” that will create a new training [...]

Amazing Apprenticeships are hosting a workshop for employers bringing passionate and dedicated teachers to the virtual stage to give some insight into the struggles they currently face in providing careers advice and guidance, how employers can get involved and just why they should. Book here. If you are local to Wiltshire and would like [...]

The Impact Awards celebrate great Learning at Work Week campaigns. This year, they are looking for entries from organisations that show how their week set out to inspire lifelong learning; support organisational goals; promote innovation in learning; or connect their people to virtual learning. The 2021 Learning at Work Week Impact Award Categories are: [...]

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 10th – 16th May. Amazing Apprenticeships, in partnership with Gen. Healthy Minds and the BAME Apprentices Network, are hosting two very special 60 minute workshops with celebrity performance psychologist, Sam Bishop. Workshop 1: Monday 10th May, 12pm – 1pm is for apprentices (current or past) Workshop 2: Monday 10th May, 1:30pm – 2:30pm [...]

CIPD is hosting a Festival of Work between 15th - 17th June 2021, find out more below and book to attend for free! Whether you’re recharging in between conference sessions or are attending with a free exhibition-only pass, the exhibition is home to a huge variety you can get involved with. Connect with a [...]

Whether you are a prospective student looking to apply, a parent wanting to find out more, or a teacher/careers advisor searching for suitable opportunities for your students, these events will give you the insight you're looking for into life at The Dyson Institute. Virtual Open Day Wednesday 2nd June - 10.00am for an interactive [...]

Seetec Pluss is delighted to have been awarded the Department for Work and Pensions Restart contract for South West England (CPA 4a). Restart is a brand-new government programme that will support thousands of people who have been out of work and claiming Universal Credit for at least 12 months to build confidence, skills and [...]

Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities. A consultation has launched (20 April 2021), seeking views on how new flexi-job apprenticeship schemes could be run. Apprenticeships are at least 12 months long, so some sectors with flexible employment patterns and short-term roles, such as [...]

The National Careers Service provides free, up to date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and local labour market. They have continued to offer their services in a Covid secure way throughout the pandemic and supported lots of people whose career paths had been affected by Covid, as well as those who were [...]