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I was a young apprentice at one of UK's oldest docks in Banbury
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (125+ words) I was a young apprentice at one of UK's oldest docks in Banbury'BBC I was young apprentice at one of UK's oldest docks "I think there's a place for all paths of learning, and this was the one for me,…...
Apprentices 'love earning, learning and being part of a team"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (658+ words) The number of young people across the South West choosing to follow the apprenticeship route is increasing, according to figures from the Department for Education (DfE). As National Apprenticeships Week nears its end, those learning on the job say it…...
Kent student starts apprenticeship in a new field after placement
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (397+ words) When Kelly Ochonogor became the first student to take a T-Level placement at Medway Maritime Hospital, she did not realise it would lead to a new career. Previously pursuing a clinical psychology career while studying at MidKent College, Ochonogor's plans…...
Devon and Cornwall apprentices support national week
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (712+ words) This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration designed to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make. The BBC has been talking to three young people in Devon and Cornwall who are loving life as an apprentice....
South London half marathon event planned by Merton Council
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (423+ words) A south-west London council is set to launch its first-ever half marathon next spring as part of its bid to become the capital's most active and inclusive borough. Merton Council will spend "220,000 to launch the event, but estimates it will…...
Darlington apprentice says they are 'nothing to be ashamed of"
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (474+ words) A woman who dropped out of university to pursue an apprenticeship has said more should be done to tackle the "stigma" they face. Faith Khan, 22, from Darlington, is now a lead analyst at training provider Baltic Apprenticeships, having being "almost…...
Southend car park runners take marathon skills to another level
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (365+ words) Marathon runners get used to a few ups and downs on the road to success - but perhaps not quite so literally as competitors in a "quirky" race in Essex. A hundred runners paced 63 laps of a multi-storey car park - every…...
Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (292+ words) A new clearing-style system will be introduced to match young people who miss out on an apprenticeship with alternative placements, the government has said. Similar to university and college clearing - a process which matches students with institutions that have unfilled…...
New Aston University finish to Great Birmingham Run route revealed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (317+ words) A new city-centre finish has been unveiled for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, which organisers say is one of the UK's largest mass participation running events. Thousands of runners are expected to take part across the weekend of Saturday…...
500kg squat helps Gosport 23-year-old win British title
1+ week, 1+ day ago (663+ words) "Please don't die" - powerlifter Ray Bowring revealed what he was telling himself as he prepared to lift an astonishing 500kg. The 23-year-old from Gosport in Hampshire recently won his sixth British title and, in the process, squatted the 500kg weight - the equivalent…...