Us Brits have it easy. Almost 400 million people speak English as their first language, with over 1 billion speaking it as a second language. Yet we shouldn’t rest on our laurels. Being multilingual comes with huge benefits, especially in business. A language can add between 10% and 15% to your wage, according to recruitment [Read more…]
Derby College has teamed up with risual – Microsoft’s leading UK partner – to launch a new IT apprenticeship qualification designed to address a growing shortage of digital skills in the workplace. The one-year Advanced Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals is for young people already working in junior IT roles at local businesses [Read more…]
Are we finally fed up with Twitter feuds and Instagram celebrities? Or finding ourselves stuck in a social media hole at 1am? It seems like the world is getting tired of the constant onslaught of Facebook updates and inane Snapchat stories and is ready to step away from seeing the world through a screen. Or [Read more…]
Design and Sustainability Manager at Bowmer and Kirkland, Rebecca Hartshorn, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen Rebecca, who holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture, a Certificate in Architectural Practice and a Masters (MSC) in Construction Management, has been recognised for her services to skills and industry. She received her medal from [Read more…]
A former Construction apprentice at Derby College will take part in a national skills competition this month with his sights set on qualifying for the UK team. Jordan Richards (20) from Awsworth won a place in the three-day UK Skillbuild final at Birmingham’s NEC National Skills Show (Thursday November 17 to 19) after representing the College [Read more…]