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Work Experience Crisis: 41% of Firms Say No

New survey reveals time constraints deter businesses from offering school work experience, threatening government's skills pledge. Discover the flexible solution being proposed.

Businesses Struggle with Work Experience Demands

New survey reveals 41% of businesses avoid offering work experience due to time constraints. Discover how flexible placements could bridge the skills gap and prepare young people for employment.

STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'

New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.

Zoopla Reveals UK's Most In-Demand Jobs

New research from Zoopla and Opinium uncovers Britain's fastest-growing career sectors, with tech roles dominating while traditional positions face decline.

V-Levels: New vocational rivals to A-Levels

Discover how new advanced vocational qualifications are set to transform Britain's education landscape, offering students genuine alternatives to traditional A-Levels.

Texas University slashes liberal arts in major overhaul

The University of Texas at Austin announces sweeping cuts to liberal arts programmes, eliminating dozens of departments including philosophy and literature in a controversial shift toward vocational education.

Australia seeks Antarctic workers for extreme jobs

The Australian Antarctic Program is recruiting adventurous professionals for roles in one of Earth's most extreme environments. Discover unique jobs offering competitive pay and unparalleled experiences.

EasyJet recruits 60 engineering apprentices across UK

EasyJet is recruiting 60 new engineering apprentices across the UK in 2024, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive training to address the aviation industry's growing demand for skilled technicians.

Why UK vocational training needs more than money

New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.

AI vs Human Writers: The Em Dash Battle

Professional writers face an existential threat as AI increasingly mimics their distinctive stylistic choices, including the beloved em dash, raising questions about creativity and livelihood in the digital age.

The 10 Most Thankless Jobs in the UK Revealed

A revealing look at the UK's most under-appreciated professions, from thankless tasks in hospitality to high-stress roles that get little recognition. Discover if your career made the cut.

LA Film School Accused of Predatory Lending in Lawsuit

A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges a major Los Angeles film school misled students with false promises of Hollywood careers, trapping them in crippling debt. The case exposes what plaintiffs call a 'predatory' for-profit education model.

Hatton: Rooney & Kompany 'Not Cut Out' for Management

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton delivers a scathing assessment of Wayne Rooney and Vincent Kompany's managerial careers, comparing their struggles to Amir Khan's and questioning if top players can become great bosses.

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