Work experience12 Feb 2026Meet the apprentices working their way to the topThe number of people choosing to start an apprenticeship is increasing.12 Feb 202611 Jan 2026Businesses pledge 1,000 T-Level work placementsThe combined authority has pledged to work with colleges and firms to make more placements available.11 Jan 202620 Nov 2025Thousands of training opportunities pledgedIn Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall, the youth unemployment rate is twice the national average.20 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Students create shoe designs on work experienceYear 11 students worked in teams to create new shoe designs for 14 to 15-year-olds.6 Nov 20256 Sep 2025Teens tune in for CSI: WolverhamptonPupils are taught DNA analysis and other methodology during a three-day summer placement with police.6 Sep 202518 Aug 2025Youth ambassador calls for better career educationRylie Sweeney, from Hartlepool, says careers education should be part of the national curriculum.18 Aug 20259 Aug 2025'Are we not working class enough?' Students divided on civil service internship reformSome feel left out of a new government jobs scheme, but others are excited about the opportunity to get into the civil service.9 Aug 202527 Jul 2025Students join police for work experienceThe programme offers students aged 14 and 15 the chance to work with the police. 27 Jul 202524 Jul 2025'Dream big' says SEND intern who secured jobSorcha Calvert is determined dyslexia and dyspraxia will not stop her from achieving her ambitions.24 Jul 2025...
