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Final deadline fast approaching to join our band of young reporters

The Young Reporter Scheme offers students hands-on experience in journalism, enhancing critical thinking and providing opportunities in the media industry.

This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next Generation of Farmers - Modern Farmer

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund provides immersive farm internships to educate the next generation of farmers and promote systemic change in food production.

Final deadline fast approaching to join our band of young reporters

The Young Reporter Scheme offers students hands-on experience in journalism, enhancing critical thinking and providing opportunities in the media industry.

This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next Generation of Farmers - Modern Farmer

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund provides immersive farm internships to educate the next generation of farmers and promote systemic change in food production.
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How much will the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise by?

Significant minimum wage increases for young workers and apprentices will take effect in April 2025.
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I got my first job by giving away home-cooked breakfast with my resume. I was 15 at the time.

Teddy Sheehan's innovative approach and early job experience helped him secure an apprenticeship in competitive plumbing, emphasizing job stability and personal satisfaction.

I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

Yadira Raygoza values financial stability and flexibility while managing family obligations, work, and studying in a demanding construction career.

I make $140,000 working in plumbing. The trades allow me to support my family in an expensive city.

Joseph Ahrens emphasizes the importance of diligence, respect, and mental acuity for success in the plumbing industry.

I got my first job by giving away home-cooked breakfast with my resume. I was 15 at the time.

Teddy Sheehan's innovative approach and early job experience helped him secure an apprenticeship in competitive plumbing, emphasizing job stability and personal satisfaction.

I'm 26 and working in construction. The job is demanding, but I make $53 an hour in a stable career without student loans

Yadira Raygoza values financial stability and flexibility while managing family obligations, work, and studying in a demanding construction career.

I make $140,000 working in plumbing. The trades allow me to support my family in an expensive city.

Joseph Ahrens emphasizes the importance of diligence, respect, and mental acuity for success in the plumbing industry.
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'I am deeply concerned' - Enoch Burke's brother Simeon claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke believes he's being treated unfairly in his apprenticeship application process.

'I am deeply concerned' - Burke brother claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke feels he is being unfairly treated in the barrister apprenticeship process and struggles to find mentorship.

'I am deeply concerned' - Enoch Burke's brother Simeon claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke believes he's being treated unfairly in his apprenticeship application process.

'I am deeply concerned' - Burke brother claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke feels he is being unfairly treated in the barrister apprenticeship process and struggles to find mentorship.
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Tattoo Artists Are Spilling All The Secrets That Come With The Job

Tattoo artists endure physical pain and long hours, working diligently to balance creativity and customer satisfaction amid harsh challenges.

5 Unexpected Things I Learned From My Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship

Mentorship and apprenticeships are crucial for yoga teachers to gain deeper knowledge and experience beyond initial training.

New Apprenticeship Program Hopes to Train a New Generation of Broadband Workers

CTC collaborates with CWA to launch the first broadband technician apprenticeship program in the upper Midwest, promoting workforce development in telecommunications.
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'Men would cat-call and whistle at me, but I don't regret training to become a plumber'

The representation of women in trade, especially plumbing, is alarmingly low, with only 1% to 2% participating nationwide.

Move Over Kim Kardashian, Another Reality TV Star Has Legal Aspirations

Nontraditional paths to law careers are increasingly common, with reality stars like Kim Kardashian and Gia Giudice opting for apprenticeships and LSATs to pursue legal professions.
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Jamie Oliver leads tributes to MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have expressed their shock and sadness following the death of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo aged 46.The Glasgow-born chef, who struggled with addiction as a teenager before rising to become one of Australia's best known TV figures, had presented the programme since 2019.

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46, according to a statement from his family.The statement, posted on his Facebook page, said: With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.

Jamie Oliver leads tributes to MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have expressed their shock and sadness following the death of MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo aged 46.The Glasgow-born chef, who struggled with addiction as a teenager before rising to become one of Australia's best known TV figures, had presented the programme since 2019.

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46

MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died aged 46, according to a statement from his family.The statement, posted on his Facebook page, said: With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
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German government signs off on sweeping reforms for skilled worker visas

An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuttenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.Better pay and better job prospects were the deciding factors for Maillot a relief for ArcelorMittal, where the group's Germany chief Reiner Blaschek acknowledged that attracting young trainees like the 23-year-old is becoming increasingly difficult.

How Germany is opening its doors to foreign job seekers amid labour shortage

An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuttenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.Better pay and better job prospects were the deciding factors for Maillot a relief for ArcelorMittal, where the group's Germany chief Reiner Blaschek acknowledged that attracting young trainees like the 23-year-old is becoming increasingly difficult.

Tottenham to build karting track under stadium

Tottenham have announced a partnership with Formula 1 which will see a karting track built under their stadium.The electric karting circuit, part of a "15-year strategic partnership" between the Premier League club and F1, will be installed beneath the South Stand.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which cost £1bn to build, hosted its first Premier League game in April 2019.

From Shtreimels to a contemporary Western style: The designer behind Oliver Lewis Hats * Brooklyn Paper

A local fashion maestro credits his unique fashion sense to his Brooklyn-born-and-raised roots.Rich Faison, who grew up in Flatbush, has long paid special attention to the cultural dynamics of his hometown, and has integrated those Italian, Black, Jamaican, and Trinidadian influences into his work - including his renowned hat manufacturing business.

A tough little sparrow': How a ring helped me grieve my mother

I closed my eyes to connect with my mom and the first thing I saw was a sparrow.'At the tail-end of a social media distraction scroll, I stared at my computer, transfixed.There on my Instagram feed was the perfect signet ring: atop a gold band rested the engraved emblem of a sparrow perched on a branch looking blissfully over its shoulder.

Pritzker-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91

Arata Isozaki arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 24, 2019.The Pritzker-winning Japanese architect has died at 91. Francois Mori/AP TOKYO  Arata Isozaki, a Pritzker-winning Japanese architect known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs, has died.

German government signs off on sweeping reforms for skilled worker visas

An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuttenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.Better pay and better job prospects were the deciding factors for Maillot a relief for ArcelorMittal, where the group's Germany chief Reiner Blaschek acknowledged that attracting young trainees like the 23-year-old is becoming increasingly difficult.

How Germany is opening its doors to foreign job seekers amid labour shortage

An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuttenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.Better pay and better job prospects were the deciding factors for Maillot a relief for ArcelorMittal, where the group's Germany chief Reiner Blaschek acknowledged that attracting young trainees like the 23-year-old is becoming increasingly difficult.

Tottenham to build karting track under stadium

Tottenham have announced a partnership with Formula 1 which will see a karting track built under their stadium.The electric karting circuit, part of a "15-year strategic partnership" between the Premier League club and F1, will be installed beneath the South Stand.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which cost £1bn to build, hosted its first Premier League game in April 2019.

From Shtreimels to a contemporary Western style: The designer behind Oliver Lewis Hats * Brooklyn Paper

A local fashion maestro credits his unique fashion sense to his Brooklyn-born-and-raised roots.Rich Faison, who grew up in Flatbush, has long paid special attention to the cultural dynamics of his hometown, and has integrated those Italian, Black, Jamaican, and Trinidadian influences into his work - including his renowned hat manufacturing business.

A tough little sparrow': How a ring helped me grieve my mother

I closed my eyes to connect with my mom and the first thing I saw was a sparrow.'At the tail-end of a social media distraction scroll, I stared at my computer, transfixed.There on my Instagram feed was the perfect signet ring: atop a gold band rested the engraved emblem of a sparrow perched on a branch looking blissfully over its shoulder.

Pritzker-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91

Arata Isozaki arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 24, 2019.The Pritzker-winning Japanese architect has died at 91. Francois Mori/AP TOKYO  Arata Isozaki, a Pritzker-winning Japanese architect known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs, has died.
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Two Picture Books About the Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll'

The first time I heard Sister Rosetta Tharpe's voice must have been when I was in high school in the 1970s.It most assuredly was coming out of our old Grundig radio, tuned, as it always was late on Saturday evenings in Chicago, to The Midnight Special on WFMT.This was the classical station that in 1953, in a groundbreaking program created by Mike Nichols, began playing the music of the American people.

What do you want to do with your future? By Ruqqayah Zulkifal, EGLA

What do you want to do with your future?By Ruqqayah Zulkifal, EGLA (Image: Tom Hermans Unsplash) It's that time of year when year 11s are hearing back from their 16+ options.Weather it's a college, sixth form, apprenticeship In September 2015 the school leaving age was raised to 18 and now 8 years later this is still the case.

Footballer in hospital with flu symptoms has legs amputated days before turning 21

An amateur footballer had both of his legs amputated days before his 21st birthday after becoming ill with flu symptoms.Levi Dewey, now 21, suffered multiple organ failure after catching a form of the flu and subsequently suffered severe sepsis and at one point was described as the sickest person in the country.

Two Picture Books About the Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll'

The first time I heard Sister Rosetta Tharpe's voice must have been when I was in high school in the 1970s.It most assuredly was coming out of our old Grundig radio, tuned, as it always was late on Saturday evenings in Chicago, to The Midnight Special on WFMT.This was the classical station that in 1953, in a groundbreaking program created by Mike Nichols, began playing the music of the American people.

What do you want to do with your future? By Ruqqayah Zulkifal, EGLA

What do you want to do with your future?By Ruqqayah Zulkifal, EGLA (Image: Tom Hermans Unsplash) It's that time of year when year 11s are hearing back from their 16+ options.Weather it's a college, sixth form, apprenticeship In September 2015 the school leaving age was raised to 18 and now 8 years later this is still the case.

Footballer in hospital with flu symptoms has legs amputated days before turning 21

An amateur footballer had both of his legs amputated days before his 21st birthday after becoming ill with flu symptoms.Levi Dewey, now 21, suffered multiple organ failure after catching a form of the flu and subsequently suffered severe sepsis and at one point was described as the sickest person in the country.
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A Tube driver was removed from his role after opening the train doors on the wrong side of the platform, a tribunal heard.Standard
Two sections of the London Underground have been upgraded to offer 5G mobile phone coverage as part of the ongoing rollout of mobile coverage in the tube.
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Government unveils long-awaited reforms for supporting children with Send

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thousands more specialist school places will be provided and staff training will be expanded to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) can get the help that they need earlier.

Students receive tips to prepare for world of work

Roding Valley High School students at the conference More than 40 students were given tips on how to improve their employment prospects at a charity conference.Epping Forest emergency food agency 3Food4U staged its latest World of Work YES Conference with partner charity Youth Employment Strategy Partnership YES.

The Guardian view on apprenticeships: time to learn from past mistakes | Editorial

That the economy has a skills and productivity problem has been one of the recurring themes of 2022.Rishi Sunak has in the past noted that employers spend only half the European average on training their workers.Since 2005, according to the Learning and Work Institute, business investment in skills has fallen by 28%.

Employment scheme boosts students' job prospects

Students from Epping St John's School at the YES conference.Image: John Price An initiative that helps pupils enhance their employment prospects supported students from two Epping Forest schools in their latest session last week.The district's largest emergency food agency 3Food4U are partners of charity Youth Employment Strategy YES, and have the same leadership in chair of trustees Pesh Kapasiawala.

Government unveils long-awaited reforms for supporting children with Send

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Thousands more specialist school places will be provided and staff training will be expanded to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) can get the help that they need earlier.

Students receive tips to prepare for world of work

Roding Valley High School students at the conference More than 40 students were given tips on how to improve their employment prospects at a charity conference.Epping Forest emergency food agency 3Food4U staged its latest World of Work YES Conference with partner charity Youth Employment Strategy Partnership YES.

The Guardian view on apprenticeships: time to learn from past mistakes | Editorial

That the economy has a skills and productivity problem has been one of the recurring themes of 2022.Rishi Sunak has in the past noted that employers spend only half the European average on training their workers.Since 2005, according to the Learning and Work Institute, business investment in skills has fallen by 28%.

Employment scheme boosts students' job prospects

Students from Epping St John's School at the YES conference.Image: John Price An initiative that helps pupils enhance their employment prospects supported students from two Epping Forest schools in their latest session last week.The district's largest emergency food agency 3Food4U are partners of charity Youth Employment Strategy YES, and have the same leadership in chair of trustees Pesh Kapasiawala.
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Milestone Achieved: Vast underground box for west London's HS2 station completed

The completion of the underground box for the HS2 railway station at Old Oak Common in London.
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