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    Industry urged to inspire young people into creative career pathways

    We are delighted to share that we have successfully secured £5000 of funding from the Sir James Knott Trust in their most recent round of awards. In the past year, the Sir James Knott Trust have contributed more than £2.3m to hundreds of local community groups and charitable organisations to help improve the quality of life for those most in need across key communities in this part of the country.

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  • The work experience system isn't working

    Speakers for Schools Investigate The Future of Education,

    General Election Spotlight: How does each party envision the future of education? Surveying the political landscape Education has fallen to an all-time low on the list of voters’ top priorities, crowded out by concerns around the cost of living, health, and ‘the economy in general’. However, it is fundamental to all the above and unless it is seen […]

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  • How does work experience work in Northern Ireland

    How does work experience work in Northern Ireland?  

    How does work experience work in Northern Ireland?   With the restoration of devolved government to Northern Ireland in February 2024, what can we expect from the newly appointed Ministers responsible for supporting post-primary work experience?  Understanding the sectors  The school system is different from elsewhere in the UK, given the segregated nature of education provision, […]

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  • Placement Spotlight – A week working in the wild with the National Trust

    One of the biggest challenges for diversity and inclusion teams is how to reach new and diverse talent at the start of their careers. How do you encourage a student who’s never heard of your industry, let alone your organisation, to consider a career with you? We helped the National Trust to reach a broader […]

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