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Major jobs fair to launch in May

Major jobs fair to launch in May

23 April 2019

Inaugural event will be held on Wednesday, May 15.

Apprenticeship pilot helps mum pursue dream nursing career

Apprenticeship pilot helps mum pursue dream nursing career

15 March 2019

A working mum’s dream of becoming a registered nurse is becoming a reality, thanks to a new style of apprenticeship being trialled in the county.

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Gala night reveals winners of major new awards

Gala night reveals winners of major new awards

12 March 2019

Event was the first awards ceremony for an event launched this year - find out who won here.

Winners of major new apprenticeship awards to be revealed

Winners of major new apprenticeship awards to be revealed

07 March 2019

Event will coincide with National Apprenticeships Week which runs until Friday.

KEiBA 2019 deadline looms - don't miss your chance to enter Kent's top awards

KEiBA 2019 deadline looms - don't miss your chance to enter Kent's top awards

28 February 2019

Premier business awards in the county deadline is this Friday, March 1 - details how to enter are here.

Call for college funding to be maintained to boost skills

Call for college funding to be maintained to boost skills

15 October 2018

Business group has written to the Government calling on funding for further education to be a priority

Apprentice numbers decline despite council campaign

Apprentice numbers decline despite council campaign

03 April 2018

A council has been left redfaced a year after it launched a campaign to double apprenticeship numbers as figures show a fall in new starters.

Former railway apprentices reunited with model engine they built

Former railway apprentices reunited with model engine they built

30 March 2018

A miniature steam engine was handed over to a town's museum to protect its railway heritage.

Training centre opens

Training centre opens

29 March 2018

An apprenticeship training firm has opened a new engineering centre following a £500,000 investment.

College combines apprenticeship services

College combines apprenticeship services

26 March 2018

A college group has launched an apprenticeship and professional learning arm covering the east of the county.

Car dealer's apprenticeship drive

Car dealer's apprenticeship drive

08 March 2018

Motor retailer Lookers is aiming to hire more than 160 apprentices.

Apprentice scoops national prize

Apprentice scoops national prize

07 March 2018

A groundworks and construction apprentice has picked up a national award.

Grants just in time for watchmaking apprentices

Grants just in time for watchmaking apprentices

06 March 2018

The UK's first watchmaking apprenticeship in a generation should be ready to start by the end of the year after firms secured government funding.

Apprentices 'trump' graduates for salaries

Apprentices 'trump' graduates for salaries

05 March 2018

Young people in construction will go on to earn "thousands" more each year after apprenticeships than university graduates, according to research.

Mercedes rev up for apprenticeship event

Mercedes rev up for apprenticeship event

07 February 2018

Mercedes Benz will be among the businesses offering careers to young people at a new apprenticeship exhibition.

A big chance to show off opportunities

A big chance to show off opportunities

13 November 2017

The largest apprenticeship event in the UK will arrive in the county next year for the first time.

Fewer vacancies as apprenticeship levy bites

Fewer vacancies as apprenticeship levy bites

05 October 2017

Fewer young people are taking apprenticeships because big employers are opting to train their present staff instead, official figures indicate.

Record intake for accountancy apprenticeship

Record intake for accountancy apprenticeship

26 September 2017

A financial advisor has hired a record number of trainees after becoming one of three UK firms to offer new apprenticeships in the profession.

Brexit backlash will make apprentices vital

Brexit backlash will make apprentices vital

01 September 2017

Apprenticeships are more important than ever to fill the gap left behind by EU workers after Brexit, say college leaders.

Firms may overlook pupils with new GCSEs

Firms may overlook pupils with new GCSEs

23 August 2017

Pupils leaving school with new-style GCSE grades may have their CVs overlooked because employers are confused by the system, business leaders warned.

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