August 9, 2013

Private school pupils still have university advantage

August 9, 2013

Private school pupils are more likely to go to top universities, despite efforts to widen access, data suggests. A total of 64% of privately educated A-level students got into the most selective universities in 2010-11, against 24% of state school pupils. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) data is published a week before […]

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August 9, 2013

Campaign give better exam results advice ‘takes to road’

August 9, 2013

The National Careers Service is kicking off a week-long Jobs Bus roadshow, run in partnership with the Daily Mirror and Fish4jobs. The Jobs Bus will tour England from 15th to 22nd August to provide face-to-face workshops and advice to people of all ages.

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August 7, 2013

Science and maths teacher shortage looming in England

August 7, 2013

England risks a shortage of science and maths teachers graduating next summer. The government’s new School Direct scheme is recruiting too few trainee teachers in key subjects experts believe. Read the full BBC story.

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July 24, 2013

We are recruiting a Schools Liaison Assistant

July 24, 2013

The Education and Employers Taskforce is recruiting a Schools Liaison Assistant for our national Inspiring the Future volunteering in schools programme. Read the job description and how to apply here – Schools liaison assistant job role.

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July 23, 2013

Announcing Design and Manufacturing Week 2014

July 23, 2013

Do you design or make things? We need you! Inspiring the Future is running a new national Design and Manufacturing Week in 2014 to help young people understand the range of jobs and careers available. Whether you design and make; airplanes, bicycles, boats, books, cars, ceramics, clocks, clothes, furniture, glassware, high-tech engineering, jewellery, mobile apps, […]

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July 22, 2013

We’re recruiting an Advanced Apprentice in Administration

July 22, 2013

We are recruiting an apprentice for our busy finance and administration team. As a small but rapidly growing charity, we are looking for a keen, flexible and well organised person to work with us and study for an advanced apprenticeship in administration. Click here for the full specification and how to apply Education and Employers Taskforce

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July 16, 2013

Get a friend to sign up to Inspiring the Future to win a Brompton bike

July 16, 2013

Inspiring the Future has 5,000 volunteers from a range of professions and sectors pledged to give an hour a year to go into a school or college to talk about their job and career path. As more schools sign up, we need to ensure our pool of volunteers continues to grow. Thanks to Brompton bikes, […]

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July 15, 2013

Inspiring the Future at Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace

July 15, 2013

Inspiring the Future was invited by the Royal Warrant Holders Association to take part in the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace 11 to 14 July. The Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Anne mingled with participants on Thursday’s ‘Royal Preview’ including 20 Inspiring the Future volunteers and teachers. Inspiring the Future will be working with some […]

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July 10, 2013

Fall in graduate vacancies sees 85 apply for each job

July 10, 2013

This summer’s university leavers face a tough jobs market, with a forecast of a 4% fall in graduate vacancies. The Association of Graduate Recruiters annual survey shows that leading UK employers are receiving 85 applications for each job. Read the full story.

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