Many arts graduates may feel dismayed by the dwindling economic climate, some may have felt they should apply for teacher training and others feel disillusioned by feeling they cannot pursue the career path they wish to through lack of employment opportunities. Read More
The standard of school-leavers in the workplace is said to highlight the concern displayed by many at the state of the UK’s education system and the shocking 1 in 5 ‘Neets’ in the 16-24 age group in Great Britain. Read More
A new strategy offers massive financial incentive for graduates with 1st degrees to pursue teaching in the subject areas (Maths, Science and MFL) needed most, the scheme also calls for tighter rules on the testing for those pursuing PGCE qualifications. Read More
28% of students who finished their degree or postgraduate studies in 2007 are still unable to secure full time work. This data published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency demonstrates the restrictions the recession has placed on graduates’ ability to secure full time employment. Read More
A recent debate by the BRC discussed how getting onto the retail career ladder could prove a better option than studying traditionally. Read More
Students across the country are exceling more than ever in their degrees, 47,000 students achieved a 1st class degree this year compared to 2006 where only 35,000 achieved this classification. Read More
Students who choose to pursue a post graduate teaching qualifications are finding there are fewer vacancies; latest figures report that this year posts have dropped by 40%. Read More
Many students are turning to untraditional methods to make money to support their studies, as well as acquiring invaluable skills for the workplace in the process. Read More
Sources suggest that, despite many being unpaid, internships are both difficult to secure and for some inaccessible. A survey of 22,000 graduates performed by Graduate prospects, between 2006 and 2010, revealed that over 70% of respondents had completed work experience of some description Read More
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A lack of female computer scientists is due to the perception of it being “for geeks”
Professor Dame Wendy Hall of Southampton University reports cultural obstacles, such as Computer Science being ‘for geeks’, has proved near impossible to overcome and bring more females, that are desperately needed, into this sector. Read More »