Archive / September
Luton man improves maths and English despite attention deficit disorder
A Luton-based car fanatic is hoping to get a job as a mechanic after winning a learning award.
Father's new IT skills allow him to contact long lost son
A man who had lost touch with his son has gained basic computer skills helping him to get back in contact after ten years.
Adult learners celebrated in ceremony with mayor
Adult learners from North Yorkshire have been proving that it’s never to late to learn new skills or improve maths and English skills.
Police officer takes distance learning course to progress career
A police constable from Stretton, near Chester, has been talking to her local newspaper, the Burton Mail, about the wonders of learning online.
Council jobs scheme helps many into full-time employment
More people in the Peterborough area have found new jobs as a result of taking part in council-funded training.
Office manager wins professional training opportunity
The office manager of a London-based gaming machine firm is about to embark on a professional business qualification after earning her place with a 1,000-word essay.
Wirral teens benefit from apprenticeship scheme
Two of the lucky graduates from the Wirral Apprenticeship Programme have been speaking to the Wirral Globe about their experiences.
REC head gives advice on getting your first job
The Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has been speaking to the Daily Mirror with tips on how to get on the career ladder.
Football fan wins dream job after NVQ
A Grimsby man has been celebrating this week after securing a dream job as a football ground manager, which he was only able to obtain as a result of his new NVQ qualification.
Competition for university expected to intensify
A Level students who receive anything less than A grades in their predicted results could find it difficult to secure a place at university next year, according to a leading educator.
Carer studies for two NVQs to help grow her company
A Chester-based carer has made a remarkable achievement after successfully studying for two NVQs in quick succession.
Teenage chef becomes ambassador for apprenticeships
A teenage chef from Ellesmere Port has been given the opportunity to support apprenticeships through his role as a member of the Young Apprenticeship Ambassador’s Network.
Primark worker wins union learning rep award
A member of staff at Primark Leeds has won an award for her work as a Union Learning Representative.
Charity helps people get into reading
A new scheme has been launched in Dorchester to help boost adult literacy in the region by getting people reading more.
Employment growth slows to ten month low
New figures released by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) show that the number of jobs being created was at its lowest for ten months in August.
Improve your child's literacy with daily reading
Children's author Peter Corey has teamed up with learndirect to help encourage parents to read with their children.
Apprenticeship allows man to continue family tradition
A young man from the Newcastle area has been speaking to his local paper about how an apprenticeship has opened the door to his new career.
New apprentice talks to the BBC
An 18-year-old from Sussex, who has recently started an apprenticeship with a charity, has appeared on TV talking about the benefits of apprenticeships.
Gove wants to shake-up GCSEs and A-Levels
Education Secretary, Michael Gove, has announced that he would like to bring in a new qualification level for GCSE students who achieve a varied range of good GCSE grades.
Ex-soldiers given new skills at award-winning cafe
A café in London has won an award for helping ex-servicemen to get back into life on civvy street by equipping them with new skills.