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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A former assistant headteacher has launched a new service aimed at helping teachers who want to leave the profession to use their transferable skills.
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A Staffordshire college group has celebrated achievement across academic, vocational and apprenticeship programmes, as well as contributions from local employers, at its annual awards evening.
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Fully-funded marketing workshops are being staged to help give businesses a boost.
The workshops are being held in Stone by Peacock Digital Marketing in partnership with the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub.
Materials science consultancy Lucideon is celebrating two major achievements – one championing ceramics skills for the future and the other a breakthrough for battery innovation.
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