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REC welcomes political support for apprenticeships
REC welcomes political support for apprenticeships

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed the support being shown for apprenticeships by the three main political parties ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2012.

Published: 07/02/2012
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Independent training providers delighted by growth in apprenticeships
Independent training providers delighted by growth in apprenticeships

Independent education and training providers have welcomed results indicating a large increase in the number of people in the UK successfully completing apprenticeship courses.

Published: 31/01/2012
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Gap trips focused on skills or volunteering
Gap trips focused on skills or volunteering

This year will see huge numbers of young people doing short gap trips focused on skills training or volunteer projects, according to STA Travel.

Published: 23/01/2012
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Government Work Programme referral numbers ‘unacceptable’
Government Work Programme referral numbers ‘unacceptable’

The government has been criticised for not referring enough people in receipt of Employment Support Allowance to the Work Programme.

Published: 17/01/2012
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MigrationWatch overstates problem of ‘bogus students’
MigrationWatch overstates problem of ‘bogus students’

Estimates that “bogus students” cost taxpayers £500m every year by illegally working in the UK have been heavily criticised by a Guardian commentator.

Published: 17/01/2012
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Graduates have “little chance” of job without work experience
Graduates have “little chance” of job without work experience

Work experience is more important than ever before for graduates looking to get a foot on the career ladder, according to new job market research.

Published: 11/01/2012
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Twin named as provider on families programme
Twin named as provider on families programme

Twin has been named as one of the eight welfare-to-work companies who will be implementing a new £200m government programme to help families overcome barriers to employment.

Published: 05/01/2012
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UKBA Mobility Scheme Japan to open in January
UKBA Mobility Scheme Japan to open in January

The UK Border Agency’s (UKBA) 2012 Youth Mobility scheme will open for applications from Japanese nationals in January next year.

Published: 21/12/2011
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ERSA issues Work Programme supply chain recommendations
ERSA issues Work Programme supply chain recommendations

A ten point action plan for supply chain relationships in the Government’s Work Programme initiative has been unveiled by the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA).

Published: 20/12/2011
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Volunteers praised by Secretary of State
Volunteers praised by Secretary of State

British volunteers have been praised by the Secretary of State for International Development as part of International Volunteer Day (5 December).

Published: 06/12/2011
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