Work Placements – Are They Useful In Vocational Education?
Work placements involve trainees and students gaining experience within a workplace, with the objective of achieving set learning outcomes and goals. It could even lead to potential employment once their education is complete. With the current skills shortage in the UK, industrial attachment provides a great opportunity for graduates leaving university, giving them the skills […]
Additional Apprenticeship Funding From Large Businesses
The Government have announced a new service to help business’ fund Apprenticeships. Businesses of any size can now get Apprenticeship funding with a transfer of apprenticeship funds from a larger levy paying businesses. Even companies such as Amazon are involved in this service. Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can now transfer a maximum […]
Planning Your Future Career
There is no better time than now to start planning your future career and working out who you truly aspire to be. Not only has the pandemic shaken up the jobs industry, it has also made employees realise the importance of being in the right role. Career development is a lifelong process, and there is […]
Awards vs Certificates vs Diplomas
If you have had a browse through our Assessor qualifications, you may have noticed that we have a variety – some awards and some certificates. Understanding the difference between awards, certificates and diplomas can be quite confusing, no matter how young you are! You will probably feel like you have earned a qualification just by […]
How to Make Graduates Notice Your Company
With the skills gap in the UK becoming even bigger, graduates are a great solution for businesses looking to expand. Entering the workforce after graduating from university can be quite a daunting experience. It’s the first time many will have left the comfort of education. Generation Z are already well educated in what they want […]