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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

Firstsource's new model unifies enterprise services three into a single, continuous engagement.

Ad Feature Firstsource introduces 'Intelligence That Operates' model

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid
Submitting to paid publications can help you earn while you write 🌟
Alex Nelson

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UK's largest bakery chain to hand out record £20.5m in staff bonuses

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Some new careers have debuted in this year's top 10 dream jobs for teens, while others from last year have stuck around

The top 10 careers teens want in 2025, and who they'd like to work for

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

A BT worker fixs telephone lines (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Telecoms firm to hire 600 apprentices and graduates for 2025 intake

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How to apply for jobs at Hotel Chocolat - you could get free chocolate

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

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I'm a careers expert - here are my 2025 workplace trend predictions

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The one thing you need to do before starting the January job hunt

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Civil service jobs you can apply for – and how to land your ideal role

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Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers for Christmas across UK

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UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

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UK supermarket giant to hire 1000s of workers for Christmas - apply

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers
If your kids want to make YouTube videos - here’s some tips from the pros! 📽
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Research found 40 per cent of young people would cut down on takeaways - if it meant they could afford a home in the long run

Home ownership is no longer the top priority for young people

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

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Pizza giant hiring 5,000 new UK staff as it gears up for trading peak

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Major hotel chain targeting over-50s for 400 UK jobs

Meg Henesy is an Aldi Area Manager, overseeing stores in Warrington (Photo: Aldi)

I'm an Area Manager for Aldi - what it's like working for the retailer

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The best jobs at Aldi - as supermarket seeks 250 student apprentices

Working holiday gap years offer young people the chance to see the world while gaining valuable skills (Photos: Supplied)

Why students should consider a gap year after A Levels

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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The best jobs at easyJet as it launches drive to attract over-50s crew

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The best jobs at Premier Inn available right now - and how to apply

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12 of the best job opportunities at John Lewis - and how to apply

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

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Travelodge launches massive hiring drive to fill more than 300 jobs

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

The Careers in the Curriculum Event

Careers event results in ambition to re-shape Worksop teaching curriculums

The event will bring together more than 45 teachers and 10 employers

Worksop teachers to attend careers event to prepare students for work
Worksop schools attending include Outwood Academy Portland and North Notts College.
Daniela Loffreda

RNN Group – made up of Rotherham College, North Notts College, Dearne Valley College and University Centre Rotherham

RNN Group celebrates National Careers Week

Nearly half of employees dream of a more fulfilling career

These are the signs that it’s time for you to look for a new job

Parents say their children are more honest during mealtime

Nottinghamshire-based careers expert, Melissa Pearce.

CAREERS: Remember the P's'

Edinburgh Castle with Cityscape from Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Top comedians support Edinburgh Fringe act who just 1 audience member

The Spice Girls including Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown

Spice Girls’ net worths revealed amid reunion rumours

Rod Stewart swore live on a BBC family show

BBC hosts apologise after Rod Stewart swears live on family show

Odds for Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby replacement revealed

Brooklyn Beckham has been slammed for another failed cooking venture (Pic: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Careers Brooklyn Beckham has tried and tested so far

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

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