A Cannock-based apprentice has been recognised by one of the leading West Midlands ceremonies for young and adult learners and employers.
Gestamp Tallent’s Andrew Wright took home the Higher Education title from the In-Comm Training Awards.
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A free jobs fair will be held in Stafford later this month, designed to help local people find jobs, explore training options and speak directly with local employers and support services.
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A ground-breaking new T Level course – the first of its kind in the region – has been launched to help equip young people with the skills needed for a career in ceramics.
The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College’s T Level in Craft and Design with a specialism in Ceramics
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A large-scale 'Plastic Ocean' installation created to raise awareness of plastic pollution and its environmental impact on marine ecosystems is among the highlights of an exhibition of work by digital and creative students now open to the public.
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Four of Stoke-on-Trent’s leading createch companies have joined the growing list of businesses signing the city’s Future Ready Pledge, offering a wealth of opportunities to help young people get a vital foot on the career ladder.
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Government plans to axe funding for most level 7 apprenticeships from January 2026 have triggered concern that the move could restrict career progression and hinder social mobility.
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A principal contractor has pledged to double its spending on helping to close the skills gap facing the construction sector.
Inco Contracts is increasing its investment in its Early Years’ Talent Academy to £150,000 a year as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations.
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A BAFTA winning actor, the first brother and sister to win medals at the same Olympic Games since 1908, and a Crown Court Judge who campaigns against discrimination and homophobia are among those to be awarded honorary degrees from Keele University.
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A new art installation created by schoolchildren has gone on display in a city centre.
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A new apprenticeship programme focused on low-carbon heating technologies is being launched in Stoke-on-Trent by training provider Spark Group.
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