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NATIONAL BUSINESS GAME COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS – ARE YOUR STUDENTS UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

The ICAEW’s national business competition BASE (Business, Accounting and Skills Education) is a fantastic way of bringing business and finance into the school classroom! This interactive competition aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, develop employability skills, and most importantly learn that accountancy is fun!

CALL FOR NAMES TO BE TAKEN OFF CV’s MAY BE NEXT STEP ON EQUALITY AGENDA

CVs should have the names blanked out so that employers cannot determine an applicant’s background, suggests an MP.

But deleting names from CVs could be a step too far although the removal of details alluding to age, religion or background has been backed by HR recruiters.

AMBASSADORS SOUGHT BY BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING TO PROMOTE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE

Talented people from building services engineering are being sought by SummitSkills to become ambassadors to help potential new recruits discover the career opportunities the industry can offer.

DISCOVER ENGINEERING SHOWCASES THE BEST ONLINE RESOURCES FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS

A new website providing career guidance for potential young engineers has now gone live. Discover Engineering is a gateway to over 400 websites and includes sites for different age groups, specific sectors within engineering, government sites, career guidance sites and educational establishment sites.

RETAILERS ON THE PROWL FOR THEIR OWN APPRENTICE STAR

While the nation was glued to Alan Sugar’s TV search for his number one Apprentice, Skillsmart Retail is hunting for retail’s own Apprentice star.

The Sector Skills Council is looking for entrants for its Retail Apprentice of the Year Award, an annual prize designed to seek out the top apprentice in the country.

CAREERS GUIDANCE VIDEOS GIVE UNI RECRUITMENT FAIRS A HIGH TECH BOOST

Video technology to improve student and employer experiences at careers fair is being used by Sheffield Universities Recruitment Fairs, a jointly managed partnership between the careers services at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

New Year, New You

Simple exercises to make sure this new year’s resolution lasts

With every new year comes a new year resolution – except all too often it’s not new. Many of us vow to get fit but how many of us fall off the wagon before the tinsel is off the tree?

Career Solutions for Confused or Unhappy British Men

So how do you really feel about your job? Have you ever thought what it would be like to do something that’s not the usual 9 to 5 grind everyday? Young men in particular often fall into this category and they don’t usually do anything about it. Until now, that is. If this sounds like you, you need to watch this webchat.

UK Universities back new Diploma qualification

On the eve of the publication of GCSE results, over 85% of universities have voiced support for The Diploma, a new qualification designed for 14 - 19 year olds. Universities and employers were involved in creating the qualification which combines theoretical study with practical learning and will be accepted by the vast majority of UK Universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Students getting their GCSE results this week may be able to take the Advanced level Diploma as an alternative to A-levels.

The Open University - increasingly a first choice for a degree

In a rapidly changing higher education sector, students are demanding more of the universities they choose to study with. Prompted by funding changes that will see many of them incur higher levels of debt, they are seeking top quality programmes that will provide a first-rate learning experience and also help them develop skills favoured by employers. In an increasingly competitive environment, these students recognise the importance of differentiating themselves from other candidates.

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