Degree apprenticeships risk becoming the “preserve of the privileged”

One in four parents from the highest-paid social groups are familiar with degree apprenticeships, compared to just one in 10 from lower socio-economic backgrounds

A young worker's view: How it feels to graduate in 2017

In a tough jobs market, graduates can end up feeling that getting work experience and starting their careers is a catch-22 scenario

Students prefer to work for living wage employers

The living wage in London is currently £9.75 per hour, and £8.45 per hour outside of the capital

Recruiting during 'back to school' period most effective

The Autumn of a student's final year is thought to be the best time to find top candidates

UK facing homegrown workforce exodus

Migration and retirement have underpinned a drop in the size of the UK-born workforce since 2016

Introduce a transition year for young people

How many of us knew exactly what we wanted to do for a career at the age of 16,18, or even 21?

More graduates feeling underemployed

There has been a marked increase in the number feeling underutilised in the last two years

Is the apprenticeship levy the end for grad programmes?

Apprenticeships can provide the training that has been used to smooth over graduates' rough edges

Students concerned about Brexit and general election

Uncertainty around Brexit negotiations and the general election have compounded job fears for graduates

Young people drawn to SMEs over large firms

Larger businesses could learn from what attracts graduates and students to SMEs

Graduates changing career plans because of Brexit uncertainty

Graduates are concerned about what Brexit, and its effect on the job market, could mean for them personally

Surveying firms collaborate on graduate recruitment charter

Companies agreed to make offers on the same day and not put graduates under pressure to accept