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There are careers and there are Merchant Navy Careers
3rd February 2012, 09:54At a time when the maritime industry is predicting a shortfall in the availability of suitably qualified officers, there are now exciting opportunities for school and college leavers to join the British maritime industry in the following roles. The Electro Technical Officer: is responsible for the complex electronic and communication systems employed onboard modern vessels today. Engineer Officer: is responsible for keeping the ship moving and for all machinery...
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Peter Jones masterclasses in entrepreneurship unveiled at Bournemouth and Poole College
2nd February 2012, 16:18An exciting new course for budding entrepreneurs is to be added the growing list of business-focused courses available at Bournemouth and Poole College. The course, inspired by former Dragon’s Den pundit and business visionary Peter Jones CBE, will be like no other college course, and is aimed at the brightest most forward thinking young people who want to prove they have what it takes to turn a business idea into reality. Jenifer Salahuddin, the College’s Head of...
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Ground Breaking Photography Course with IPhone
2nd February 2012, 13:50Kensington and Chelsea College is offering a ground breaking new course in photography with the iPhone. We're the only college in the UK to offer it, and it has already caught the attention of Apple who are hosting a workshop for it in their flagship store in London's Regent Street. The course is a fantastic opportunity for people to unleash their creative talent and become part of the fast growing iphoneography movement! Richard Gray, the tutor responsible for...
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British Gas & Centrica Open Days Manchester 18th February Leeds 25th February
2nd February 2012, 13:42British Gas is a leading energy company – part of the Centrica group, one of the Top 30 companies in the FTSE100. We focus entirely on energy and related services and activities which offer exciting opportunities across a wide range of career paths throughout the UK. We are running a number of Open Days across the UK and the next ones will be taking place in Manchester and Leeds. The Open Days are designed to give you more information on the type of roles that we have...
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New year, new decisions
2nd February 2012, 11:43Are you about to leave school or college? Are you interested in a successful career in business? CIMA can offer you a qualification that is highly valued by employers worldwide and is a great opportunity to learn while you earn. If you’re looking for an alternative to university that will allow you to immediately progress your career, earn a great salary and become professionally qualified in the process then CIMA could be for you. What are you waiting...
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iPhoneography: An Introduction to photography with the iPhone
1st February 2012, 15:25IPHONEOGRAPHY COURSE IS A UK FIRST FOR KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE Kensington and Chelsea College is launching a ground breaking course in photography with the iPhone, the first of its kind in the UK. The pioneering new course,‘iPhoneography: An Introduction to Photography with the iPhone,’ teaches students a range of skills and techniques to capture and create stunning images using just their iPhone camera and a selection of sophisticated apps. The...
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Get the accounting skills all businesses need. Study AAT as an apprentice!
1st February 2012, 09:26During National Apprenticeships Week, we're hosting a free webinar: 'Train as an AAT apprentice' on Friday 10 February at 12.30pm. Register now to book your place: AAT webinar - Train as an AAT apprentice Studying for the AAT Accounting Qualification through an apprenticeship is the smart way to get valuable work experience while gaining a widely-recognised professional qualification. Not only will you earn while you learn, but you’ll launch...
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Fancy a career in food manufacturing?
27th January 2012, 16:47The food and drink manufacturing industry is definitely full of flavour! It’s one of the most innovative, diverse, exciting and tasty careers to work in. People make all kinds of false assumptions about working in the food and drink manufacturing industry. For example, people often think jobs in the industry have no prospects and are poorly paid. What images do you think of when you hear about the food and drink manufacturing sector? Workers in hairnets and overalls,...
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NUS Apprentice extra Card is here!
27th January 2012, 12:57The Apprentice extra discount card has been developed by the National Union of Students and will offer vocational learners the same discounts and benefits as other students. Money generated from sales of the card will go towards funding a National Society for Apprentices, which will serve to represent the needs of apprentices and offer them support during their vocational training. Apprenticeships are considered to be as important as higher education in enabling...
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What is surveying?
26th January 2012, 17:09Surveying is a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel the world, work on a vast array of projects and earn a great salary. You only have to take a look at the world around you to see why – behind all the houses, offices, shops, schools, roads, bridges and forests are thousands of surveyors playing a crucial role. Surveyors are essentially professionals who measure, value, protect and enhance all the world’s physical assets...
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GALVIN’S MAINTAIN SERVICE EXCELLENCE WITH APPRENTICESHIPS
26th January 2012, 15:57Even the highest standard Michelin starred restaurants in the country continuously see the need to improve their staffs skills. This is the case for ‘Galvin Restaurants’, a family run collection of French restaurants based in London. Galvin’s have recently won the Hospitality Apprentice Employer of the Year Award at the Academy of Food and Wine Service Annual Awards ceremony. They have been working with HIT in all of their restaurants offering...
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Elmo in Cultural Olympiad college show
26th January 2012, 11:35STUDENTS at Havering College of Further and Higher Education were more than tickled pink when Elmo from Sesame Street’s live touring show dropped in. The irrepressible Muppet character visited the Ardleigh Green Campus in Hornchurch, Essex, to meet some of the students who will be performing alongside stars from Sesame Street at The London Palladium for one night only on March 26. Havering College is delighted that Elmo and his friends have agreed to take part in the...
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Birmingham Academy still have a few places left.
26th January 2012, 11:26At the Birmingham Academy our second group have started and we still have a few places left. We have employers waiting in the wings to interview any new applicants. The 1st group at the academy started 18 weeks ago and can now see the finishline. The second group are currently preparing to take their first Comptia exam, with high hopes for a good pass rate, Steven West the intake consultant from the academy said "each group is differant and the competition gets stronger...
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Legal Apprenticeships could see you hired before you even qualify
25th January 2012, 16:58You could be forgiven for thinking that becoming a lawyer involves attending university, sitting in hours upon hours of lectures and leaving with masses of student debt, and that’s before you even find a job. Well you don’t actuallyhave to do any of that at all if you choose The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) route. Trainee Chartered Legal Executive lawyers usually combine their study with working and our students find that combination works...
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Babington aiming Higher and Higher!
25th January 2012, 12:54Babington Business College has something to celebrate after recently securing a Government Training contract to deliver Higher Apprenticeships in partnership with WorkPays. We have been established for over 35 years and pride ourself on our proven track record and our ability to deliver successful, specialised, relevant training programmes that make a real difference to the both learners and employers. It is no doubt these values and integrity that helped secure this prestigious...
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PDS GROUP Wins 2012 UK Business Excellence Award
24th January 2012, 12:47A firm specialising in developing apprenticeship programmes for large employers is starting the New Year on a high note after scooping two prestigious awards for business excellence. The PDS Group, which works with large employers to deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes, had already secured the prize of Business of the Year 2011 in their region from leading international business consulting firm ActionCOACH. On 23 January Directors Jenny Harman and David Willett...
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KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE GETS SET FOR APPRENTICEHSIP WEEK WITH A DOUBLE DOSE OF SUCCESS
24th January 2012, 12:07Kensington and Chelsea College is launching two major initiatives and holding an open day to help celebrate Apprenticeship Week 2012. To mark the start of the national event the college is hosting an online launch for its newly created ‘KCC Works’ division who are focusing on working with local employers to deliver a range of apprenticeships. Since coming into force KCC Works has already partnered with some of the biggest employers in the borough including the...
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It's only two weeks until National Apprenticeship Week - have you ever considered becoming an apprentice?
23rd January 2012, 16:43It’s only two weeks until National Apprenticeship Week - have you ever considered becoming an Apprentice? At GTA Social Care, we offer high quality apprenticeships in social care for special people who want to start a recognised and professional career. Apprenticeships are a great way to give people like you the skills you need to do a good job and to help you on your way in your career. As an apprentice, you earn money while you learn in the workplace,...
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CISI students visit top investment management firm - Charles Stanley
23rd January 2012, 10:30Charles Stanley's Exeter office recently hosted a visit from 22 students of the King's School Ottery St Mary who are taking the Certificate for Introduction to Securities and Investment as part of their A level courses. The qualification is part of the suite of Exams from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. Paul Lewis, Branch Director at Charles Stanley and a member of the school's Business Forum and local President of the Institute, offered...
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FEBRUARY OPEN DAY AT KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COLLEGE
20th January 2012, 12:43Thinking about what to do next? Whether it’s a career as a music maestro, a stylist to the stars, a high-flying sports coach or an inspiring teacher –Kensington and Chelsea College can help make it happen. On Thursday February 9 the college is throwing its doors open and inviting potential students to a special Open Day at its brand new Chelsea Centre, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS. The event takes place 4-7pm. Guests will have the opportunity to talk directly to...
