A report released today by Speakers for Schools highlights the concerning issue of work experience being a key factor for university admissions, potentially creating a double disadvantage for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
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Securing tomorrow’s talent the competitive edge of offering work experience
Looking for some inspiring reading before you dive into your Easter break? We’ve got you covered!
Dr. Elnaz Kashef, a speaker at our January Conference and an expert whose research has influenced UK government policies, recently published an article highlighting the benefits of work experience programs.
Continue reading “Securing tomorrow’s talent the competitive edge of offering work experience”Focus on… Somerset EBP Response to BCC Workplace Training and Development Commission
Below is Somerset EBP’s informative response to the BCC Workplace Training and Development Commission.
The real skills shortage in the UK
The Edge Foundations new report published today on the UK’s skills shortages shows an estimated 600,000 vacancies in digital technology are costing the country £63 billion a year[1].
Let that sink in a moment.
600,000 tech vacancies, but GCSE entries in IT and computing down 11% in last year – is the #EBacc costing the UK economy £63bn a year? Continue reading “The real skills shortage in the UK”