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Adult learner sets up hairdressing business
Jane Rouse has started her own hairdressing business and plans to open a salon one day.
Entrepreneurs 'need to think big and start small'
Entrepreneurs should think big and start small, according to an expert.
Business course 'helps budding entrepreneurs'
Attending business start up training has helped one man to take the first step towards fulfilling his entrepreneurial dreams.
Business success for former travel agent
Sophie Baker started her company after losing her job in 2009.
Women made redundant expand own business
The firm is moving to new offices in West Boldon after being set up by the pair a year ago.
Employers 'want more people with practical skills'
Employers are keen to see more people on the job market with practical skills, a recent study has suggested.
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.
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.
Liverpool Council to fund more apprenticeships
Anyone looking to start an apprenticeship in the Liverpool area will be pleased to hear that Liverpool Council is investing more money into providing a wider range of apprentice programmes over the coming months.
New training opportunities created at expanded learndirect centre
The news that learndirect is expanding its Leicester centre will be music to the ears of local adult learners.
Charity helps fund training for Staffordshire adults
A new charity is hoping to help young people struggling to get a job, to improve their skills and reach their goals.
Part-time and e-learning courses gaining popularity
There has been a marked increase in people taking part-time and online adult education courses instead of enrolling in three-year degree programmes.
Businessman turns basic training into new career
A Redditch businessman used a little adult education to turn a basic interest of his into a new career when he found himself unexpectedly redundant.
Adult learners awarded maths and English qualifications
A group of adult learners from Peterborough have been awarded English and maths qualifications after completing their NVQ courses. Several also won a specific award that is intended to get people into back reading.
Expansion plans for classic car business
Graham Eason and his wife turned their classic car passion into a business when he was made redundant form his job at a civil engineering firm.
Former Threshers manager sets up own off-licence
Tom Jones has set up his own off-licence after he was made redundant from his position at Threshers last November.
Self-employment success for man who lost job
Robert Walker started his own painting and decorating firm after he was made redundant from his previous job.
Business set up with redundancy money 'is booming'
The firm was set up in April 2009 after managing director Clint Canning was made redundant from his job in the property market.
New businesses formed by graphic designer
David Hindmarch set up his company after losing his job as a graphic designer.
Starting a business 'popular in 2009'
Over half a million people are expected to have set up a company last year.
Lowest vacancies for 'more than a decade'
Vacancies slashed but experts still back training for keeping firms in business.
"Plenty of jobs" available in the finance sector
The finance sector is bucking the general employment trend, an expert has said.
Jobseekers 'need to stand out'
Those looking for a new white-collar job should be looking for ways to stand out from other applicants, an expert has asserted.
Employers want 'variety of skills'
Employers searching for skills which could be helped by a gap year or similar trip.
'Honesty is best' in CV
When searching for a new job, it may be tempting for some to exaggerate or make up skills and talents on their CV, but this could affect their chances of future employment, it has been noted.
Sir Alan 'fired the wrong woman'
Apprentice first out insists she was not the one who should have been fired.
Employees urged to use Twitter with caution
Recruitment expert urges Twitter users not to risk their jobs through social networking.
Sir Alan unveils new-look Apprentice
BBC and Sir Alan Sugar prepare to launch fifth series of The Apprentice.
Employees 'should use common sense'
British employees urged not to go to work if they feel unwell, despite bleak economic outlook and fears over job safety.
Reputations and funding "hinge" on RAE results
Academics are likely to be counting the days until the results of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 are announced, it has been suggested.
Christmas cheer 'will still reward staff'
British workers will still be able to enjoy a Christmas get-together this year, even though firms are concerned about the growing threat of recession, according to a new survey.
Older employees are 'at risk' from job cuts
Older workers could face losing their jobs as the credit crunch takes effect, a report warns.
Workplace stress "increasing"
A new study reveals that workplace stress is increasing, despite official measures to improve it.
Flexible working is 'what parents want'
The government plans to take a second look at its own proposals for parental flexible working, reports say.
Britain 'outperforms US and Europe on tackling wage discrimination'
Poll finds women less likely to suffer salary inequalities in UK - but more work needed on equality.