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How to attract female candidates studying STEM

We often get asked this by employers wanting to get more women into science and technology roles. According to PwC, 3% of females say a career in tech is their first choice and just 16% of women have…

July 24 2020

9 ways to attract an Apprentice

With thousands of student job-seekers visiting the E4S site every week we’ve learnt a thing or two about what attracts them and what really turns them off. We also conducted some market research into what 16-18-year-olds look for…

March 26 2020

Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards – The Future Of Apprenticeships And What It Could Mean For Employers

If you are an employer and are familiar with employing young people on Apprenticeship programmes then you might already be aware that 2017 is the year the government have earmarked as a time for all industries to have…

January 31 2017

How Offering Work Experience To Young People Benefits Employers

Are you an employer in a firm that offers work experience opportunities to young people? Many companies work with schools to offer work experience programmes to school pupils in Year 10 and, increasingly, companies are also offering short…

August 30 2016

5 Fantastic Reasons Why You Should Hire An Apprentice

If you are an employer then, chances are, you have considered whether or not it is worth your effort to hire one or more apprentices for your firm. You will probably also be aware that the current government…

April 13 2016

National Apprenticeship Week And Beyond

9th – 13th March – National Apprenticeship Week This week, 9th -13th March, is National Apprenticeship Week and there are events taking place all over England to promote both the week but, more importantly, the benefits of apprenticeships…

March 09 2015

‘Job For Life’ A Thing Of The Past – But How Does It Affect Employers?

Job for life – a job that you can stay in all your working life… This is traditionally what young people aspired to, just a couple of short generations ago. Get a foot in the door of a…

November 30 2014

Traineeships – What They Are And Why They Can Be Beneficial For Employers

Traineeships are the new kid on the block when it comes to government initiatives. Starting last year in August 2013, traineeships are aimed at getting young people and school leavers into the workplace and providing them with the…

April 28 2014

Why More Employers Are Benefitting From The Implementation Of School Leaver Programmes And Apprenticeships

The future of your business is down to the talented staff you employ and your recruitment strategy is crucial in attracting the best young applicants for this. Upon recruitment, it’s all about training the young people you have…

February 21 2014

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