Researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Cambridge University, the Institute of Education and Harvard University found that wealthier students maintain an advantage over future income, which is not experienced by families of lower and middle class incomes. For example, the wealthiest 20% of families were earning 30% more than the 80% of the graduate population. Even if the type of degree was also taken into account, 10% of students from wealthy families were still continuing to earn 10% more than
The one-day “Communication, Interview Techniques & Employment” workshop is on 24 May 2016 from 10:00 to 13:00. This workshop is designed for and tailored to young people who would like to improve their communication and interview skills and increase their chances in the job market. If you are 18 to 25 years old and would like to improve your communication and interview skills, boost your confidence and take control of your future, this workshop is for you. During the workshop, participants will learn
The EU elections matter to everyone; this is even more relevant for young people who will face the consequences first hand. It is important to vote because future relationship with the EU is determined by this referendum. The EU allows British citizens to travel to Europe for work and visa free travel on holidays. Moreover, the referendum will determine how the UK defines itself in the world as part of a greater European community, or rather, a sole state that can
TESYouth will run one-day “Introduction to Enterprise” Workshop in north London on 10 May 2016 from 10:00 to 13:00. If you are 18 to 25 years old and are interested in understanding what starting your own online Enterprise business is like, this workshop is for you. The one-day interactive workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn, practice and develop Enterprise business skills, including confidence, team work, creative thinking, problem solving, communication, negotiation and research. Participants will be introduced to the basic processes and
Teachers have warned that the government’s anti-extremism strategy is “shutting down” open debate in school. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) conference voted for the government’s Prevent strategy to be withdrawn from schools and colleges. Delegates said it created “suspicion and confusion” rather than safety in schools. The Department for Education says it “makes no apology” for protecting young people from extremism. The NUT’s annual conference in Brighton heard warnings that the counter-radicalisation policy was stopping teachers from discussing “challenging ideas” with their
