News for Jan 2012
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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