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Recruitment: Young people don’t want gimmicks

Youth employment experts Youth Employment UK reveal top tips for future talent recruitment and youth engagement. Top of the list: […]


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Self-management Video: Don’t eat the marshmallow… yet

Self-management challenge: would you eat one marshmallow straight away, or wait until you are given two as a reward for […]


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Teamwork Exercise – Encourage Someone Today!

Encouraging someone is part of teamwork, a Young Professional skill that shows up on almost every employer’s wishlist! When you […]


Developing an apprenticeship programme from square one

We were delighted to welcome Anne Ashworth Head of Employee Apprenticeships at Pearson to lead a webinar for us. Anne […]


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Play the ‘why’ game and boost your communication skills in a new job

If you’re learning the ropes in a new job, feeling confident enough to ask questions will help you grow. Answering […]


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VIDEO: Do you keep putting things off? This TED Talk is for you!

Self-management challenge: do you put off until tomorrow what you could do today? Watching this TED Talk video could change […]


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See how to show resilience in a CV or job interview

Resilience is something every employer looks for. It’s a self-belief skill. You can use your CV to show  your future […]


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Problem Solving Exercise – Walk Your Own Path!

Everyone solves problems in a different way. Prove it to yourself… by taking a walk. Problem solving is a Young […]


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Communication skills: Ask open-ended questions! Here’s why.

Open-ended questions help us really understand where someone’s coming from. They could be a friend, teacher, or even a future […]


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Everyday leadership

When we look at leaders we can often think of world leaders and change makers, they are often big ‘change […]


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3 Ways into a career in construction

It’s never too early to think about where that first construction job could take you – and how you want […]


Student Workbook Template

Please feel free to adapt this workbook resource for your work experience needs. We recommend that students and those working […]