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Major jobs fair to launch in May
23 April 2019Inaugural event will be held on Wednesday, May 15.
Apprenticeship pilot helps mum pursue dream nursing career
15 March 2019A 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.
Gala night reveals winners of major new awards
12 March 2019Event 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
07 March 2019Event 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
28 February 2019Premier 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
15 October 2018Business group has written to the Government calling on funding for further education to be a priority
Apprentice numbers decline despite council campaign
03 April 2018A 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
30 March 2018A miniature steam engine was handed over to a town's museum to protect its railway heritage.
Training centre opens
29 March 2018An apprenticeship training firm has opened a new engineering centre following a £500,000 investment.
College combines apprenticeship services
26 March 2018A college group has launched an apprenticeship and professional learning arm covering the east of the county.
Car dealer's apprenticeship drive
08 March 2018Motor retailer Lookers is aiming to hire more than 160 apprentices.
Apprentice scoops national prize
07 March 2018A groundworks and construction apprentice has picked up a national award.
Grants just in time for watchmaking apprentices
06 March 2018The 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
05 March 2018Young 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
07 February 2018Mercedes Benz will be among the businesses offering careers to young people at a new apprenticeship exhibition.
A big chance to show off opportunities
13 November 2017The largest apprenticeship event in the UK will arrive in the county next year for the first time.
Fewer vacancies as apprenticeship levy bites
05 October 2017Fewer young people are taking apprenticeships because big employers are opting to train their present staff instead, official figures indicate.
Record intake for accountancy apprenticeship
26 September 2017A 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
01 September 2017Apprenticeships 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
23 August 2017Pupils 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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