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Film production graduates win national award  Image

Film production graduates win national award

Six recent University of Gloucestershire film production graduates have won a national industry award.

One in five 10 to 16-year-olds commit offences online Image

One in five 10 to 16-year-olds commit offences online

Parents and teachers are being urged to educate children on the dangers of low-level cybercrime.

Academy trust confirmed for new special school Image

Academy trust confirmed for new special school

The Secretary of State for Education has approved Reach South Academy Trust to run Gloucestershire’s new special school.

Teachers say financial literacy should start at primary school Image

Teachers say financial literacy should start at primary school

New research shows that some teachers think financial literacy should being at primary school.

Apprenticeship information evening Image

Apprenticeship information evening

Cirencester College is holding an apprenticeship open evening next month.

Students work on King’s Foundation project at Highgrove Image

Students work on King’s Foundation project at Highgrove

Horticulture students from Cirencester College have been involved in a project at the King’s private residence.

£5.2m centre will boost construction courses at college Image

£5.2m centre will boost construction courses at college

Gloucestershire College is looking forward to welcoming students to its new construction centre.

B&Q owner sets challenging apprenticeship target Image

B&Q owner sets challenging apprenticeship target

Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, has unveiled a target for a big rise in apprenticeships by 2030.

University of Gloucestershire summer residentials Image

University of Gloucestershire summer residentials

University of Gloucestershire is offering summer residentials for students in years 10 and 12.

Tesco boss: Youth employment must be a priority Image

Tesco boss: Youth employment must be a priority

Tesco has launched a unique new apprenticeship, as it calls on Government to prioritise youth employment.

Qualifications no longer key for first-time jobseekers  Image

Qualifications no longer key for first-time jobseekers

Aptitude is more important that a polished CV for employers looking to take on first-time jobseekers, according to a new survey.

Bromford supports new generation of housebuilders Image

Bromford supports new generation of housebuilders

The next generation of builders are taking the first steps in their careers with Bromford.

Mears Group recruiting new apprentices Image

Mears Group recruiting new apprentices

Mears Group has opened applications for its apprenticeship scheme for 2024.

Council apprentices take over in National Apprenticeship Week  Image

Council apprentices take over in National Apprenticeship Week

Stroud District Council’s apprentices are showcasing their talents during National Apprenticeship Week (February 5-11).

University offers first ever residential estate agency degree Image

University offers first ever residential estate agency degree

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is offering a foundation degree in residential estate agency.

Apprentices build their careers at The Forum  Image

Apprentices build their careers at The Forum

Apprentices are building the foundations for a career in construction at The Forum in Gloucester.

Ian Mean: 'Proud to be an apprentice’  Image

Ian Mean: 'Proud to be an apprentice’

I am proud to be an ex-apprentice. It is a badge I wear with honour.

Teaching apprenticeship to launch next year Image

Teaching apprenticeship to launch next year

A pilot teaching apprenticeship will launch next year.

University awarded share of £8.2 million  Image

University awarded share of £8.2 million

University of Gloucestershire has been awarded a share of £8.2 million to increase diversity within the UK digital sector.

Apprenticeship open evening Image

Apprenticeship open evening

Gloucestershire College is holding an apprenticeship open evening next month.

Hartpury College alum named Wales captain for Six Nations Image

Hartpury College alum named Wales captain for Six Nations

A former Hartpury College student has been named as the Wales captain for the 2024 Six Nations Rugby Championship.

Stagecoach launches graduate scheme Image

Stagecoach launches graduate scheme

The country’s biggest bus and coach operator has launched the search for graduates to join its business.

Glos Col: Cheltenham Jobs Fair Image

Glos Col: Cheltenham Jobs Fair

Gloucestershire College’ JobSmart team will be at Cheltenham Library next week.

Gloucestershire College celebrates Apprentice of the Year Image

Gloucestershire College celebrates Apprentice of the Year

Guests gathered at Gloucestershire College yesterday (January 25) to celebrate an apprentice who won a national award.

Aldi to create hundreds of apprenticeships Image

Aldi to create hundreds of apprenticeships

Aldi is set to recruit over 500 new apprentices in the UK this year.

Renishaw hosts workshops to champion girls in STEM Image

Renishaw hosts workshops to champion girls in STEM

Renishaw, recently hosted students from Denmark Road High School.

Apprenticeship vacancies at SGS College Image

Apprenticeship vacancies at SGS College

South Gloucestershire & Stroud (SGS) College has a number of apprenticeship vacancies available in the county.

Two new deans appointed at RAU  Image

Two new deans appointed at RAU

Two new professors have joined Cirencester’s Royal Agricultural University.

Jobs you can get with a business admin qualification Image

Jobs you can get with a business admin qualification

A business administration qualification is popular for school leavers and workers looking to upskill.

University selected to grow degree apprenticeships  Image

University selected to grow degree apprenticeships

University of Gloucestershire is part of a new multimillion-pound initiative to expand high-quality degree apprenticeships.

Universities and businesses ‘must work together’  Image

Universities and businesses ‘must work together’

Universities and businesses must work together in the interests of the UK job market, according to the NCUB.

Over-55s benefit from working from home  Image

Over-55s benefit from working from home

A recent survey has highlighted a significant gap in work from home opportunities for people aged 55 and over.

£110,000 project will demonstrate sustainable farming Image

£110,000 project will demonstrate sustainable farming

A new seven-acre market garden is being laid out in Cirencester to demonstrate climate and nature friendly farming methods.

Postgraduate open event Image

Postgraduate open event

The University of Gloucestershire is holding an open event for postgraduate students next month.

New Hartpury partnership to boost agri-tech business Image

New Hartpury partnership to boost agri-tech business

Hartpury University's Tech Box Park has formed a new partnership to support business in the agricultural industry.

Essential skills with IT apprenticeships Image

Essential skills with IT apprenticeships

Thinking of taking on an IT apprentice or maybe an existing staff member is thinking of doing an apprenticeship?

Cirencester student joins prestigious STEM programme Image

Cirencester student joins prestigious STEM programme

A Cirencester College student has been recently accepted onto the prestigious STEM Smart programme.

Local skills focus groups Image

Local skills focus groups

Business West is hosting local skills focus groups this month.

Cirencester College announces new principal Image

Cirencester College announces new principal

Cirencester College has confirmed the appointment of its new principal and chief executive.

SGS College open event  Image

SGS College open event

Stroud & South Gloucestershire (SGS) College is holding an open event later this month.

OBE for university criminology expert  Image

OBE for university criminology expert

University of Gloucestershire’s Professor Jane Monckton-Smith has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List.

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