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New analysis suggests more than 700,000 graduates are currently out of work and claiming benefits — a figure that has risen sharply since 2019. Behind this headline are real people: graduates who can’t secure interviews, young people managing health conditions, and individuals who were promised that a degree alone would “open doors”. But the picture is more complex than a single statistic. What the official data shows — and what it doesn’t According to the Department for Education’s Graduate...

Tuesday 17th March On 17th March, we had the pleasure of spending the day with 150 creative students at Stratford-upon-Avon College — an inspiring mix of Year 1 and Year 2 learners studying Hair & Make-Up, Photography, Graphics, Technical Theatre, and Musical Theatre . Our goal was simple: To open up the world of creative careers, build essential skills, and spark confidence in the next generation of creative professionals. A Standout Moment One of the most memorable parts of the day was...

Friday 13th March Our recent careers workshop at Brooke School was one of those days that reminds us exactly why experiential, hands‑on career learning matters. Across Early Years through to Post‑16, more than 100 learners took part in a fully immersive careers experience focused on Retail, Logistics and Construction . The hall was transformed into a sensory, practical environment where every learner could explore at their own pace — building, testing, trying, and discovering. From the very...