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Looking for work? Then get on your (hire) bike!

Looking for work? Then get on your (hire) bike!

07 April 2014

Jobseekers are being told to get on their bikes - under a moped loan scheme aimed at helping people who don't have a car to find work.

Former trainee makes partner

Former trainee makes partner

04 April 2014

After more than 15 years loyal service a medical and microbiology graduate has been made a partner of a top law firm.

Living wage blackspots revealed

Living wage blackspots revealed

01 April 2014

Nearly a third of people in parts of Kent are earning less than the basic cost of living, according to figures released today.

Gold standard of speakers at Detling careers fair

Gold standard of speakers at Detling careers fair

30 March 2014

Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold was among the inspirational figures giving youngsters expert advice at a careers fair in Detling today.

Pupils discover the world of work

Pupils discover the world of work

24 March 2014

School children will get a chance to find out what it is like to have a job at a free careers exhibition this week.

Kent bucks jobless trend... again

Kent bucks jobless trend... again

19 March 2014

The number of people lining up for the dole has gone up for the second month running in Kent, despite the number falling nationally.

Golden girl Lizzy Yarnold to attend careers fair

Golden girl Lizzy Yarnold to attend careers fair

13 March 2014

The Olympic champion will at Detling Showground later this month.

Apprenticeship pledges roll in

Apprenticeship pledges roll in

10 March 2014

Eight companies have pledged to hire over 50 apprentices as part of the Kick Start Kent campaign, being run by the KM Group.

Apprentice heading to the top

Apprentice heading to the top

10 March 2014

An apprentice from Bean is heading to the top in more ways than one.

Lidl given the go-ahead for town centre store

Lidl given the go-ahead for town centre store

21 February 2014

At least 14 jobs will be created after planners gave the green light to a budget chain to open a new supermarket.

Dole queues soar by 1,000 people

Dole queues soar by 1,000 people

19 February 2014

The number of people in Kent and Medway claiming jobseekers' allowance has grown significantly since Christmas, it has been revealed today.

Wetherspoon plan approved

Wetherspoon plan approved

17 February 2014

A new drinking spot will be opened in Sheerness after Swale council backed an application by Wetherspoon to set up in a former electrical shop.

Sports shop to set up at retail park

Sports shop to set up at retail park

06 February 2014

The next big name to join a £30m shopping development has been revealed.

VIDEO: Apprenticeship campaign's royal seal of approval

VIDEO: Apprenticeship campaign's royal seal of approval

05 February 2014

The Duke of York has visited Kent today to support an initiative by the KM Group to encourage more companies to hire an apprentice.

Big drop in county jobless toll

Big drop in county jobless toll

22 January 2014

The number of people claiming unemployment allowance across Kent has fallen by hundreds, figures out today reveal.

Interest free loans scheme puts county "on the rise"

Interest free loans scheme puts county "on the rise"

22 January 2014

A minister has hailed a funding programme for businesses which has lent nearly £20m to more than 50 companies since 2012.

You're hired for the 500th time

You're hired for the 500th time

17 January 2014

A teenager's new job is a landmark moment for an apprenticeship service.

Electric feel to jewellery classes

Electric feel to jewellery classes

17 January 2014

Here is a current trend any IT girl can connect with - upcycling of old circuit boards into jewellery.

Pub giant christens proposed town site

Pub giant christens proposed town site

17 January 2014

The name of a proposed new Wetherspoon pub in Sheerness town centre has been revealed.

Job fair comes to Dover for a second time

Job fair comes to Dover for a second time

14 January 2014

Dover and Deal's MP Charlie Elphicke has organised a second job fair in Dover following the huge demand demonstrated last year.

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