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Celebrating 10 years of Berkshire Careers Hub
A decade on from launching the Berkshire Careers Network, the Berkshire Careers Hub reflects on progress, challenges, and the road ahead.
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Annual Careers Hub Conference 26 February 2026: Employers, Head Teachers and Careers Leads connect to celebrate careers education.
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Just launched: The Skills and Business Hub Social Values Guide 2026
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Apprenticeship Funding rules for 25/27
The government has released Version 3 of the Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2025/27, and there are some important practical updates you need to be aware of.
Celebrating 10 years of Berkshire Careers Hub
A decade on from launching the Berkshire Careers Network, the Berkshire Careers Hub reflects on progress, challenges, and the road ahead.
Annual Careers Hub Conference 2026
Annual Careers Hub Conference 26 February 2026: Employers, Head Teachers and Careers Leads connect to celebrate careers education.
From AI Anxiety to Action
40 Business Owners Complete Skills Bootcamp in AI for Business.
State of the Nation Report 2025: Social Mobility in the UK
The Social Mobility Commission has published its State of the Nation report, which sets out its views on the progress made towards improving social mobility in the UK.
Key Insights from the Employer Standards Report
The Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long-term business success.
Business Data
IoD press release : Confidence improves in December, but hiring and investment remain under pressure.
2025-26 Apprenticeship funding rules
Review important updates ahead of policy changes coming into effect in January 2026. This version does not yet include details on apprenticeship units, which are due to go live from April 2026. That information is now expected in the new year.
Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working
Strengthen your workforce and invest in future talent.
Young Citizens Day at Garth Hill College
Young Citizens Day Brings Bracknell's Future Leaders Together
The Growth Academy Expands Delivery Into New Counties
The Growth Academy now offers fully-funded Skills Bootcamps in Sales in Somerset and Dorset.
Budget 2025: What Schools Need To Know
Discover everything schools need to know about chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget.
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