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PARENTS, STEP BACK: Why “pulling strings” for your graduate is making things worse – and what to do instead

New research reveals half of UK parents are job-hunting for their adult children. Industry experts and CEOs are now sounding the alarm. Career advancement firm Invicta Vita says structured mentorship is the answer parents are looking for.

New research from London-based career advancement firm Invicta Vita reveals that more than half of

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7 in 10 UK government IT leaders say outdated systems are hindering AI adoption

Cloudhouse research highlights public sector skills gaps and reactive technical debt as key factors shaping IT modernisation

New analysis from Cloudhouse, based on a survey of UK public sector IT decision-makers, reveals significant technical debt across government technology estates – and an urgent need for modernisation as AI adoption accelerates.

The Cloudhouse State

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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology Marks Two Years of Skills Investment and Regional Industry Impact

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) is celebrating two years of driving cutting-edge higher technical education and industry collaboration across the region – with growing student numbers, an expanded employer network, and new course developments aligned to local skills needs.

As one of 21 Institutes of Technology (IoT) across the UK,

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If AI is widening the digital divide, what can be done to stop it?

AI’s increasing presence poses a real danger of making an already sizable digital literacy divide worse. Jon Rimmer, CXO at Mercator Digital, says governments and organisations have a responsibility to bridge this gap, explaining both why and how.

Jon Rimmer

New technology is designed – or at least is meant to be

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Chubb Joins the Lancashire Skills Pledge: Committing to Community Engagement and Employment Excellence in Blackburn

Chubb Fire & Security is proud to announce its recent commitment to the Lancashire Skills Pledge, solidifying its role as a leading employer in the Blackburn community, where its UK headquarters is located. By joining this vital initiative, Chubb underscores its dedication to nurturing local talent and enhancing employment opportunities across the region.

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Social care and technology: where are we now?

The Highland Marketing advisory board discussed social care and technology a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years on, there has been progress and set-backs, leaving plenty of questions for an incoming government.

The Highland Marketing advisory board last discussed adult social care in April 2021; a year into the Covid-19 crisis

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Almost 500 jobs created as procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations reach social value targets

Reporter: Stacy Clarke

Almost 500 jobs and 90 new apprenticeships have been created within a year thanks to work delivered through social enterprise and procurement expert Fusion21.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Fusion21 ensures its members, ranging from social housing associations to education and health providers, include social value targets

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Government welcomes post-pandemic employment initiative

Employability Voices ASK SETH

Support for jobseekers has been taken to a new level with the launch of the first online platform that connects them directly with local support to help them find work.

Called ASK SETH www.askseth.org, which stands for Skills, Employment, Training and Help, it is the only free, single source,

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How to make the most of the apprenticeship levy

In April 2017, legislation that presented a complete overhaul of how apprenticeship training in the UK is structured and delivered came into effect. The intention of the apprenticeship levy is to increase funding and boost the volume of apprenticeships available within the UK, both in public

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