This article is the second in a series about managing finances for beginners and will deal with the best ways to get rid of your debt. Last time, we explained how to easily set up and stick to a budget. People in the UK are altogether £1.566 trillion in personal debt. The average UK [Read more…]
The number of companies hiring older job seekers is on the rise. According to the most recent government employment statistics, “The number of people aged 50 and over in employment has grown strongly in recent years,” increasing by 14.2%. What’s more, over the next ten years, UK employers will need to fill around 13.5 million vacancies, with [Read more…]
Have you already got your qualification and want to know what you can do with it? Or are you just starting out and are ready to be inspired by the opportunities available in this exciting, varied and fast-paced industry? Read on to find out more. The hospitality and catering industry covers hotels, restaurants, pubs, [Read more…]
If it’s been a while since you’ve been a job seeker, or you are entering the job market for the first time, here’s what you need to know about the employment landscape in 2018. Social Media is an increasingly important job search tool According to statistics from careerbuilder.com, 70% of companies are now [Read more…]
It can be tough to keep business and working life separate when you run your own business, especially if you work from home. Even if you have an office to go to every day, setting boundaries so your work doesn’t start to take over your personal life is vital. Here’s how: Keep regular [Read more…]
An Engineering apprentice at Derby College has been recognised by East Midlands Chamber in their annual Enterprising Women awards. Amber Nicholson (22) from Chaddesden is an apprentice with AESSEAL in Derby which is part of a global company specialising in mechanical seals and support systems. Amber was nominated for the award by AESSEAL General Manager Andy [Read more…]
Derby College celebrated International Women’s Day with an event recognising the achievements of women at local and regional businesses focused on Science, Technology, Construction, Engineering and Maths and highlighting career opportunities available to young people. Female students and apprentices attended the seminar at the Roundhouse campus in Pride Park when they heard from a range [Read more…]
Derby College Group’s historic Roundhouse campus, in the city, was chosen by the Prime Minister’s Office to host the announcement of a major review into post-18 education. The Prime Minister was joined by Secretary of State for Education Damian Hinds who praised Derby College’s work to prepare young people for the world of work. Here, Derby [Read more…]
IT specialists RDS Global has joined Derby College’s innovative Employer Academy programme to showcase the varied career opportunities available to students. RDS Global, based in St James’ Street, Derby, was established in 1997 and specialises in providing tailored network services, IT support, cloud, hardware and consultancy solutions for 4,000 users in 200 locations across the UK [Read more…]
Higher Education students at Derby College came under the spotlight at an awards ceremony at the Roundhouse to celebrate their success. As well as certificates for completing their Higher Education study programmes at the College in Construction, Animal Management and Business, there were several special awards presented in recognition of students’ personal achievements. These were presented [Read more…]