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What is a 'green' apprenticeship and where could it take you

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This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice.  There are a range of apprenticeships available in the green economy and during National Apprentice Week we want …

National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Darke and Taylor Ltd 

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This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice.  During National Apprenticeship Week we want to hear from the employers who champion apprenticeships by providing career opportunities …

National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Santina - a Level 6 Civil Engineering degree apprentice

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This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice. During National Apprenticeship Week we are showcasing how apprenticeships impact the lives of people that choose them as …

What are apprenticeships? Everything you need to know and how you can apply

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Apprenticeships are a great way to start a new career or learn new skills relevant to your job. They are brilliant options for people at every age to train in a huge range of sectors – from health and science to cybersecurity, marketing, and construction.

Five surprising career paths you can unlock with a T Level

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T Levels are a post 16 education option alternative to A levels that include vocational study and the opportunity to get experience with employers through placements in industry. Here we show you some surprising career paths you can unlock with a T level qualification.

Social Work Week 2024: How to qualify as a child and family social worker for free

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Social workers play a crucial role and provide essential support to children and families facing a wide range of challenges, from poverty and mental health issues to domestic abuse and dealing with disabilities.  There are several fully-funded entry routes into …

How we are transforming student finance with the Lifelong Learning Entitlement

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Getting an education doesn’t stop when you leave school. We want to make sure people have the opportunity to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime with our Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) plan.  Under the plans, people looking to …

National Careers Week 2023: Where young people can get advice on choosing the right career

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National Careers Week Where to Get Career Advice

Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you’re at school, college or university. To help young people get the …