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The classroom vs. distance learning: which is best?
4:05pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
Most of us are familiar with the idea of learning in a classroom environment, having spent a great part of our younger years at school. Some find this an overwhelmingly positive experience, whereas others simply cannot wait to leave compulsory education.
Why should I enhance my vocational skills in 2010?
4:03pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
It’s fair to say that many people will be glad to see the back of 2009: the year in which we entered the longest recession in British history, accompanied by record breaking levels of unemployment.
Nominations open in Somerset employer awards
8:20am Wednesday 17th March 2010
EMPLOYERS in Somerset are being invited to enter a new regional awards scheme designed to showcase the achievements of companies, partnerships and individuals who have worked with Jobcentre Plus over the past year.
Confidence returning to South-West economy
9:10am Wednesday 10th March 2010
RECRUITERS and jobseekers in the South-West have been boosted by the findings of the National Business Survey that suggests confidence is returning to many parts of the economy.
South-West firms to step up recruitment
2:30pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010
SOUTH-WEST firms hope to step up recruitment in the next 12 months as the economy improves, according to new figures.
Becoming an apprentice is a time of waste
2:10pm Thursday 25th February 2010
SOMERSET-BASED company Viridor has started a new initiative with Somerset schools and colleges to show students the range of career opportunities in the recycling and waste management industry.
South-West retail jobs boost
9:00am Thursday 18th February 2010
RETAIL jobs in the South West could be in for a boost this year according to a Bristol property consultant.
Somerset careers fair success
8:00am Thursday 11th February 2010
THOUSANDS of young people and their parents and carers attended the largest careers fair in Somerset last week.
Apprentice praise for helicopter firm
6:00am Friday 5th February 2010
BUSINESS Minister Pat McFadden is visiting AgustaWestland in Yeovil later today to celebrate the helicopter manufacturer’s commitment to recruit apprentices.
Construction firm creates jobs in Devon
6:10am Friday 29th January 2010
MORE than 200 jobs have been created in the South-West by construction firm Morgan Ashurst through its work on an £8million new college building in the region.
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