Tag: apprenticeships
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City & Guilds owners triple exec pay amid £22m cost-cutting drive
Overview The City & Guilds Group, owned by new owners, has reportedly increased the pay of its six highest-earning executives by more than threefold, even as the organization implements a £22 million cost-cutting initiative that includes reducing its UK workforce. The timing and scale of these pay adjustments have sparked questions about governance, strategic priorities,…
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City & Guilds Owners Face Backlash as Executives’ Pay Surges During £22m Cost-Cutting Push
Overview of the Situation In a striking development for the vocational education sector, the new owners of City & Guilds have been accused of tripling the pay of the organisation’s six highest-earning executives just as the body undertakes a substantial cost-cutting program. With reports pointing to a £22 million plan to trim costs and reduce…
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Why More Young Singaporeans Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Degrees
Emerging Trends: Youths Shifting Toward Skilled Trades In Singapore, a quiet but growing shift is taking place. While universities light up with aspirations for engineering, research, or creative careers, a rising number of young people are discovering the value of skilled trades. From plumbing and lift technology to modern farming and agricultural technology, the trades…
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Skilled Trades in Singapore: More Young People Choose Hands-On Careers
Shifting Notions of Success: Why Trades Appeal Today In Singapore, traditional notions of a white-collar future are meeting a growing appetite for hands-on work. While many young people still pursue university degrees, a noticeable shift is underway: more are considering skilled trades such as agriculture, plumbing, and lift technician roles as viable, lucrative careers. This…
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Growing Interest in Skilled Trades: Singapore’s Young Workforce Reclaims the Boots of the Future
Rising Interest in the Skilled Trades Singapore is witnessing a notable shift in how young people view skilled trades. After years when white-collar roles dominated career conversations, more youths are considering hands-on, essential trades such as farming, plumbing, and lift maintenance. This trend is reshaping the country’s talent pipeline and could help stabilize key sectors…
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Production Park Encourages Youth to Explore Creative Careers On Their Doorstep
Local inspiration: Production Park invites young people to consider creative careers In South Kirkby, the Production Park campus is opening doors for the next generation of talent. The 100,000-square-foot rehearsal and development facility has long been a hub for television and live event production, but it’s also presenting a concrete path for local youngsters who…
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Production Park Urges Young People to Consider Creative Careers
Opening Doors to the Creative Industries In the heart of West Yorkshire, Production Park in South Kirkby is stepping up efforts to show young people that a career in the creative industries can be both rewarding and close to home. The 100,000 sq ft rehearsal complex, already a hub for major TV hits like Adolescence…
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Production Park Urges Young People to Consider Creative Careers on Their Doorstep
Opportunity knocks at Production Park in South Kirkby In the heart of West Yorkshire, Production Park in South Kirkby is opening its doors to young people, encouraging them to explore the rich world of creative careers that lie within easy reach. The 100,000 square foot rehearsal space and production hub has become a magnet for…
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ICU Urges Government to Tackle SOE Challenges and Create Youth Jobs
ICU Calls for decisive government action on SOEs The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to step in and address the persistent challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The union argues that stabilizing these pivotal institutions is essential not only for the health of the national economy but also for safeguarding…
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Cornwall Grants Back TECwomen’s TECgirls Reach for the Sky to Inspire Young Women into Aviation
Funding Fuels a Bright Future for Young Women in Cornwall’s Aviation Scene A government grant of nearly £100,000 is backing a forward-thinking initiative designed to open doors for girls and young women in Cornwall who are curious about aviation, aerospace, and engineering. TECwomen CIC announced that the funding will power its TECgirls Reach for the…