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Young people could learn at work
Youth charity The Prince's Trust has said young people need to be supported to find jobs and training courses.
Redundancy gives family "better quality of life"
The couple moved to Wales to run a guesthouse after Mr Thompson lost his job at a brewery.
Photography start-up success for man who lost his job
Julian Holtom has set up his own company and become the official photographer for Huddersfield Town FC.
Men made redundant set up own business
The four men, who worked on the same shift at Anglesey Aluminium's smelting plant in Holyhead before it closed, have started their own firm.
Adult learner picks up Apprentice of the Year prize
Sheona Parry, who is studying a modern apprenticeship in health and social care, won the award at an event in Lancashire yesterday.
Redundant factory worker starts dog walking company
Shane Marsh started the firm despite a medical problem with his feet after losing his job in a factory.
Lancashire adult learners up for awards
Awards will be given out across 15 categories at an event next month.
Mother swaps finance industry for go-kart franchise
Elaine O'Dwyer decided to run a franchise after she got made redundant from her job in the finance sector.
Woman fulfils self-employment goal
Amy Wilson has started up her own LIPA 4:19 franchise with her mother after being made redundant.
Skills training helps County Durham woman with new career
Lorraine Donoghue is training to become a teaching assistant and does voluntary work at a local primary school.
North-east people get business start-up help
Bryan Munro, who was made redundant last year, is one person who benefited from the help he got at a recent Newcastle event.
Training success for man made redundant
Steven Woodhouse has improved his English and maths skills and trained as a bus driver using a grant he was given after being made redundant a year ago.
New business success for man who lost his job
A new glazing company was set up by Swansea man Andy Dance after he was made redundant last year.
Success for former banker turned schoolteacher
Kevin Watson is enjoying his job as a schoolteacher after being made redundant from his job as a banker eight years ago.
Adult learner up for skills award
Paul Quinn is in the running to win an Adult Learners' Week Award this May after being nominated by his NVQ assessor.
Demand for skills training 'is rising'
More people are looking at ways of improving their skills, according to one expert.
Adult learner boosts English skills
Michelle Douglas, who has dyslexia, is preparing for a GCSE in English after passing two adult literacy exams.
Adult learner gets NVQ award from pop star
Emma Richards was presented with her prize by Brit Awards nominee Beth Rowley.
Woman who took redundancy has job switch success
Anna Harris, a former journalist, has set up a wine-importing firm after taking voluntary redundancy.
New business success for property and IT worker
Mark Smith has set up his own company with the help of nextstep and Business Link after losing his job in the property and IT industry.