McDonald's has become the first UK employer to offer work-experience people the chance to complete a qualification equivalent to a GCSE grade B.

BP is to roll out a virtual graduation ceremony for 30 senior executives who have completed The University of Manchester's (MBS) managing projects programme.

New work-based qualifications for the food and drink industry will give training providers the opportunity to work with employers in a variety of different and more flexible ways, according to sector...

The hospitality sector skills council, People 1st, is overhauling hospitality, catering, travel and tourism qualifications to meet the industry's need for a more simple, transparent and flexible...

Increased competition has hit graduate jobseekers' confidence to the extent that many are applying for 'any job', not just those in their preferred field.

Despite the current unemployment rates, UK employers are still struggling to find good candidates with the appropriate hands-on skills, research reveals.

The new Skills Strategy promises yet more quangos that will further marginalise employers in the skills system, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

The CBI urges the Government to reform the funding of adult skills and training support, to increase UK competitiveness and help people find and hold onto jobs during the recession.

The biggest overhaul of retail qualifications in 20 years has come into effect following demands for a more simplistic and transparent system from leading retailers such as Sainsbury's, B&Q, Booths...

Orange has announced a partnership with the National Enterprise Academy to uncap the potential of 16 to 19 year-old entrepreneurs.

The Waters Group has developed a teaching resource to help students between the ages of 14 and 19 who are hoping to pursue a career in construction.

B&Q has launched a training academy for its showroom staff to boost their sales skills.