Opening a career college 7 May 2015 Career College North East is the first of these new entities to bring the expertise of a local school and college together. Brendan Tapping explains.
Apprenticeships: Busting the myths and offering some advice 12 March 2015 Everyone is talking about Apprenticeships, but despite this myths still abound. Furthermore, despite the opportunities they offer, young people appear not to comprehend the basic rules of engagement. David Allison explains
Busting myths about Apprenticeships 18 September 2014 A lot of misunderstandings about Apprenticeships continue to endure. Ollie Sidwell busts some of the most common myths.
Vocational & academic: Working hand-in-hand 11 September 2014 Changes to accountability have seemingly led many schools to reduce their vocational offer. Catherine Mastaglio argues that vocational education can work hand-in-hand with academia.
The secrets to vocational success 13 March 2014 Earlier this year, West Lakes Academy was ranked second in the country in the league tables for post-16 vocational qualifications. David Halliday discusses the key steps on their road to vocational success.
Vocational Education in Germany – A Professional and Cultural Study Tour 10 December 2013 A breath-taking holiday taking in some of Germany's most beautiful countryside and cultural sites is combined with a professional study tour offering valuable insights into the country's renowned and successful vocational education system. SecEd is hostin
What are Career Colleges? 21 November 2013 Launched last month, Career Colleges aim to offer a ‘rounded education’ within a sector or industry for 14 to 19-year-olds. SecEd invited Ruth Gilbert from the Career Colleges Trust to tell us more.
The five steps to vocational success 10 October 2013 Caroline Gallagher discusses the five key elements to delivering a successful programme of vocational education.
Introducing Traineeships 12 September 2013 The government’s new programme of pre-Apprenticeship course – called Traineeships – are aimed at boosting youth employability skills. David Grailey explains.
Vocational lessons from six of the best systems in the world 7 November 2012 Professor Nancy Hoffman will be speaking at an event this month on the lessons that can be learnt from the world's best vocational education systems. David Harbourne explains.
Not going to university? 11 October 2012 Andrew Shanahan, author of The Guide to Not Going to University, looks at some of the common concerns students have about alternative pathways.
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