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UK construction sector gets a boost

Employment Data Update: Engineering sector

Quick stats….. 5.6 million…..number of people employed in the engineering sector in the UK, in 551,520 enterprises 24.9%......amount of turnover generated by the engineering sector across all UK business £26,440…..average salary for engineering technicians. (Graduate average starting salary ...

Why study engineering?

Good money, lots of variety, the chance to be part of a renowned group of professionals and always in demand - what's not to like about a career in engineering?

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A new way ahead for apprenticeships

Thinking about taking an apprenticeship when you leave school, instead of going to college, university or straight into work without further training? Or maybe you're thinking about taking on an apprentice in your small business? Well there's good news for both of you!

‘A lot of a little does go a long way’ - contact with employers at school leads to a better career

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‘Slave labour’ or valuable experience?

Did anyone see 10 O’Clock Live last night? Comedian David Mitchell led a debate about Tesco and the work experience placements they (and other large employers) offer Jobseekers claimants. It was refreshing to see this issue being dealt with from a new perspective ("that’s basically slave labour...

Back on course

Thinking about dropping out of uni? Think again...backoncourse presents its fascinating research...