HANDS-ON: Sian Crossland with Rob Osborne and George Smith, right

‘Apprentices who work for us learn real skills’

Last posted Sunday, February 5th, 2012

by Vicki Owen

The fifth annual Apprenticeship Week starts tomorrow amid continued concern about the value of the Government-backed scheme.

TV Dragon Theo urges firms to hire apprentices

TV Dragon Theo urges firms to hire apprentices

Theo Paphitis, is calling on British companies to continue to invest in apprenticeships and training despite the economic slump.

Insolvencies are up but there is still room for optimism

Insolvencies are up but there is still room for optimism

Insolvencies have risen but a look around at many of the successful small businesses out there means there are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful. We need to celebrate their success

Appointments: Dame Ann Dowling joins board of BP as non-executive director

Appointments: Dame Ann Dowling joins board of BP as non-executive director

The head of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where she is Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is taking up her new role this week.

Huhne and ex-wife Vicky Pryce charged over speeding

Huhne and ex-wife Vicky Pryce charged over speeding

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne and his former wife are to face prosecution over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him, Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer has announced. Read the statement in full.

Young people need more employer engagement while in school

Employer contact at school reduces likelihood of young people becoming NEET

Young adults who can remember four or five examples of involvement with employers while at school are five times less likely to be NEET than those who have had none.

Diary of a Young Debtor

Diary of a Young Debtor: Transferring my credit card debt

If you read my first Diary of a Young Debtor entry, you may be wondering how on earth I am going to pay my rent which is due out this week… because I know I was.

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