Are you still unclear about what you will do in September?
1st September 2010, 08:00

The Fashion Retail Academy has 15 places still available on the BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion Clothing) starting on 13th Stepember 2010. This is a 2-year course ideal for students aiming to progress towards Higher Education and a career in the fashion industry. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to 3 full 'A' levels, and is a well established qualification respected by Universities and Colleges of Art. A unique characteristic of the course is the strong...

Opportunities for A-Level graduates who miss out on university places
24th August 2010, 11:03

The battle for university places is proving tougher than ever this year, with more prospective students than ever battling for places. Nearly 70,000 more people applied for a university place this year compared to last year. However, the number of places on degree courses has been rigidly capped for the second year in a row. For youngsters with a desire to work in a profession which combines personal freedom with an outdoor lifestyle, the Biodynamic Agricultural College offers...

Attend Kaplan's FREE webinar and - win a laptop or iPod shuffle*
15th August 2010, 12:35

Kaplan are hosting two FREE live GCSE and A-Level results webinars so if you’re unsure about going to university, or what to do after you leave school at 16 or 18 then Kaplan’s experts are here to help! There are even more reasons to attend this event, at the end of the webinar one lucky winner will win an iPod shuffle! To enter the competition all you have to do is to register and attend one of the events on the following dates: A-Level Results Support Webinar: Tuesday...

Train, qualify and work as a ski or snowboard instructor!
30th July 2010, 11:52

If you have a passion for skiing or snowboarding, International Academy offers a range of ski & snowboard instructor training courses in Canada, USA, France, Switzerland and New Zealand. We can also offer paid instructor placements at various Swiss resorts during the February half term & Easter holidays if you successfully complete an early season course in Whistler Blackcomb, Val d'Isere - Tignes or Verbier. Therefore, you can train and qualify as a ski or snowboard...

Lord Digby Jones Calls For a University Rethink
27th July 2010, 11:16

Notgoingtouni.co.uk are backing Lord Digby Jones in his call for a rethink to university focus. Lord Jones, the ex-Director General of the CBI, believes that people need to get out of the mindset that you can only succeed by going to university which is our core message at notgoingtouni. With undergraduate applications to start university this September up by 12%, UCAS predicting 200,000 young people will be unable to attend university and an average of 70 graduates applying...

The National Enterprise Academy
23rd July 2010, 15:23

In 2009, leading businessman and Dragons Den entrepreneur Peter Jones launched the National Enterprise Academy, the UK's first ever educational programme solely dedicated to teaching enterprise and entrepreneurship. With Academies located in Buckinghamshire, Manchester and Sheffield, The National Enterprise Academy is designed to equip young people with the skills and mindset to thrive in the modern business world whether as entrepreneurs in their own right, or as enterprising...

Not Going To Uni release Distance Learning Guide
21st July 2010, 11:27

University is not the right option for everyone and the majority of school and college leavers are not properly informed about the alternative options to the traditional university route. With UCAS predicting over 200,000 students not getting a place at university this September and these numbers looking set to continue to rise plus the average student debt already reaching £20,000 taking an average of 11 years to pay off its time to look at the alternatives. Notgoingtouni.co.uk...

THE CO-OPERATIVE CREATE APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY..
19th July 2010, 09:12

..AS PART OF £21M CAMPAIGN TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE The Co-operative Group today (19 July) launched a £21m campaign to inspire young people including an ambitious new Apprenticeship Academy that will eventually offer all young staff transferrable skills, competences and qualifications - not just a job. The new Co-operative Apprenticeship Academy is a key element of The Co-operative's multi-faceted campaign, created to help reverse the negative image and treatment...

Lisa Snowdon presents Fashion Retail Academy Awards
15th July 2010, 14:15

The Fashion Retail Academy Awards Ceremony was attended by its Sponsors and retail industry big hitters Sir Philip Green (Arcadia), Sir Stuart Rose (M&S), Terry Green (Tesco) and Andrew Varley (Next), along with many other business leaders in the fashion retail industry.Special guest Lisa Snowden, who wore a beautiful cream M&S dress from their Autumn collection, presented two prizes, the most Committed Student of the Year Award was presented to Toby Milroy who has studied...

Turn Your Passion Into A Career
15th July 2010, 03:42

COLLEGE OPEN DAY: Oxford: August 15th; Glasgow, Liverpool & London campuses: August 22nd If you're passionate about music, film, or design, then earning a Degree with SAE and starting a challenging and rewarding career in media production is right for you. Register online to attend the next SAE Open Day taking place at all four UK campuses: Glasgow, Liverpool, London, and Oxford. What can I study with SAE Institute? SAE offers 2-year Degree, and 1-year Diploma Programmes...