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Northern College launches new courses for adults starting January 2022

Written by Northern College Northern College has launched new courses designed for anyone aged 19 and over returning to education to make a change, starting January 2022.  The college is taking applications throughout January. Learn with like-minded adults in the beautiful, tranquil settings of Northern College, South Yorkshire, surrounded by National Trust gardens and parkland. … Continue reading Northern College launches new courses for adults starting January 2022 →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 Dec

1 Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Jobcentre Plus arrangements over the festive period Jobcentre Plus opening hours are different over Christmas and New Year. To make sure people receive their payments on a day when Jobcentre Plus offices are open, arrangements have been made to make some payments early.  Monthly-paid Universal Credit claimants who have two payments … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 Dec →

British Games Institute’s The Next Level Project & gaming industry advice

Transforming lives with videogames Please see the flyers below from the British Games Institute for information, advice and guidance around careers in game design including programmes to get involved with. The Next Level Project Please see the flyers below on The Next level Project - a six-week Games Design course aimed to empower women of … Continue reading British Games Institute’s The Next Level Project & gaming industry advice →

Have your say on the future of peer support for Autistic people

You can help to shape the future of peer support for Autistic people by attending the online meetings held by Health Education England and its partners in December and January. Please read below to find out what will be asked in the meeting and how to register to take part either by attending one of … Continue reading Have your say on the future of peer support for Autistic people →

Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Dec 2021

Written by Learning & Work Institute Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work Institute, said: The labour market continues to recover with significant increases in employment and record vacancies, and no signs yet of the end of furlough leading to a sustained increase in unemployment. However, employment is still 567,000 below pre-pandemic levels and … Continue reading Leaning & Work Institute’s labour market analysis Dec 2021 →

The Sheffield College launches its own job agency for students

Press release from The Sheffield College The Sheffield College has launched its own job agency to help students find paid work. Students who sign up to the College’s new Employment Services Agency will be able to look for full-time, part-time or seasonal job opportunities. The aim of the scheme is to support students, including adult learners, to … Continue reading The Sheffield College launches its own job agency for students →