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Improve your skills and earn more from your job
The Daily Mail has been giving out advice on how it can make financial sense to invest in gaining qualifications to help you get a better job and earn more over your working life.
Brush up skills in time for retirement age phase-out
The default retirement age is being phased out from this month, leaving those of us who want to, the opportunity to carry on working later in life.
Apprenticeship was the right alternative to uni for Michael
Michael Woodhead was all set to go off to university back in 2003, but opted instead for an apprenticeship where he has developed specialist workplace skills and has never looked back.
Apprentice encourages take-up among ethnic minorities
A former apprentice from Sheffield has been praised for encouraging other young people of ethnic minority backgrounds to sign up for apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship helps woman break into dream career
A 19-year-old woman from Newcastle is proving that apprenticeships are a great way to break into a new career.
Catering worker boosts employability with qualifications
After leaving school with few qualifications, Debbie Baxter found it difficult to get on in the world of catering – but gaining qualifications helped her on her way.
Croydon libraries offer internet training
Locals in Croydon who feel they need some help with developing their basic skills in computer and internet use can now take part in free training at their local library.
Devon builder gained skills needed for new career
Brixham-based Sean Parramore has been speaking to his local newspaper, The Herald Express, about his experience of retraining after his work as a builder ran dry.
Engineering trainees learn new skills in Durham
Ten young trainees in the Durham area have been lucky enough to land roles in engineering firms that could lead to permanent jobs.
Former apprentice helps others to get trained
A former apprentice and employee at a County Durham housing association was invited to meet Prince Edward when he visited the region last week.
GCSE results continue to show improvement
The latest exam results for GCSEs show that results are still generally improving for schools in the UK.
GCSE results continue to show improvement
The latest exam results for GCSEs show that results are still generally improving for schools in the UK.
Hull mechanic explains benefits of apprenticeship opportunities
An article in the Hull Daily Mail this week has highlighted the benefits of taking apprenticeships and learning on the job.
New apps offer help with getting back to work
A new set of job-related apps have been developed by Video Arts and Tinopolis Interactive on behalf of learndirect.
Sheltered housing residents celebrate passing computer course
Residents of a housing association in Doncaster have been celebrating after completing a government-sponsored computer skills course.
Staff gain NVQs through training at work
A large number of employees at Character World, a homewares licensee firm, have been awarded NVQ qualifications after completing a range of staff training schemes aimed to boost their workplace skills.
Staff gain NVQs through training at work
A large number of employees at Character World, a homewares licensee firm, have been awarded NVQ qualifications after completing a range of staff training schemes aimed to boost their workplace skills.
Three apprentices told they have permanent positions
Three apprentices from Tyneside have heard this week that they will be taken on full-time thanks to a contract between their employer and a local housing firm.
Volunteering can help build workplace skills
A charity shop in Eastbourne is encouraging young unemployed people to volunteer to help them develop workplace skills.
York award winner is an inspiration to the unemployed
The latest winner of the York Tourism Awards Employee of the Year, James Borrow, has been sharing his story of how taking an adult education course helped him to turn his life around.