By participating in TESYouth’s work experience programme most definitely saw my confidence flourish, my skills develop and my long-term career goals emerge. I was driven to apply for the opportunity by a quest for both personal and professional development before commencing Higher Education, in the hopes of gaining a competitive edge in the job market after finishing my degree. With youth unemployment figures soaring high, I became eager to do everything I could to give myself the best career prospects
Keeping focused at work is a tough proposition. Between an always-on Internet connection, responsibilities to juggle, and other distractions, getting things done can be difficult. But there are tools and tricks you can use to keep yourself in the game. Learn how to build good work habits, how to keep your professional and personal lives balanced, and what kinds of tactics help productive people stay focused. Plus, learn about specific tools that will help.
In the last few years, the number of young people who volunteer regularly has shot up to over 1 million. It is great to see many people, no matter their personal circumstances, going out and making a difference, even if it is in small steps. The usual argument is that volunteering looks good on your CV, however, charities especially are appealing to the younger generation through calling for those who want to change something in the world to volunteer. This is
Pope Francis has launched a scathing attack on the global economic system, warning it is near collapse because of a ‘throwaway culture’ of greed and the ‘atrocity’ of youth unemployment. In an interview with Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, he said: ‘Our world cannot take it anymore. Our global economic system can’t take any more. ‘We discard a whole generation to maintain an economic system that no longer endures – a system that to survive has to make war, as the big
Young unemployed people who refuse to take training courses to gain key skills could lose benefits under a Labour government, Ed Miliband says. Under the plan 18-21 year olds will only get Jobseeker’s Allowance if they already have the skills to get a job. Other changes will see higher rates of Jobseekers’ Allowance for people who have been in work for five years. The pledge comes as Mr Miliband insisted he could “defy the odds” by winning the next general
