Skills
£6 million investment in apprenticeships to power future energy
UK Power Networks is investing £6 million in craft electricity apprenticeships this year, including fresh recruits from Kent set to play a key part in shaping Britain’s energy future.
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Ciphr eLearning launches new microlearning suite for UK businesses
HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr has introduced a new range of ‘micro’ employee training courses suitable for organisations across all industries.
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EKC Group celebrates 10 years of growth
East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) is celebrating a decade of growth, highlighted in its latest impact report.
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WW Martin and EKC Group partner
Construction company WW Martin and East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering high-quality training, learning and employment opportunities for students across Kent.
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EKC Sheppey College reveals new curriculum amid major extension
A transformative new curriculum tailored to meet local industry needs will soon launch at EKC Sheppey College, enabled by the site’s expansion, which enhances capacity and facilities.
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Bestselling author helps Brighton students prepare for careers in the creative industries
Brighton-based author Dorothy Koomson helped inspire the next generation of writers as University of Brighton Creative Writing students marked the end of their degrees with a final-year showcase designed to kickstart their creative careers.
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Gender gap widens in South East as women in STEM roles drop
An analysis of the Annual Population Survey, which is produced by the Office for National Statistics, reveals the gender split in STEM roles within the South East of England.
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Hospitality training programme for jobseekers to launch in Worthing
UKHospitality, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), will be running the new hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) in Worthing to help people into jobs in the sector.
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UCA launches the Creative and Cultural Industries Leaders Network
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Canterbury, Kent has launched the Creative & Cultural Industries Leaders Network to unite industry leaders in shaping the future of the rapidly evolving creative sector.
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New STEM guide launches to support careers leaders
Careers leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for a future in engineering and technology – predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030.
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2025 East Kent Apprenticeship Awards announces sponsors
The East Kent Apprenticeship Awards (EKAA) has announced Port of Dover as the headline sponsor for the prestigious 2025 awards, as well as Kimberly-Clark Corporation as the official dinner sponsor.
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Dandara helps ‘plug the skills gap’ through management training scheme
Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting a range of trainee schemes for those interested in a career in the housebuilding industry.
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University of Brighton receives top award for excellence in supporting small businesses
The University of Brighton’s School of Business and Law has been awarded the Small Business Charter in recognition of its exceptional work supporting local business growth and student enterprise.
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