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It's official – National Apprenticeship Week 2025 will run from Monday 10th – Sunday 16th of February 2025. It's the biggest week in the apprenticeship calendar, and 2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever before so save the date!...

Directions are delighted to announce our re-accreditation of the Matrix Standard.  This full re-accredication takes place every 3 years with annual continuous improvement checks to ensure we continue to maintain our quality of service.  Particular strengths highlighted by the Assessor were: Clear leadership & direction Effective links...

Directions IAG Ltd were recently commissioned by the NHS to organise a Careers Expo which will take place on Monday 3rd July at ARU in Chelmsford.  This interactive and engaging event is aimed at year 10 students who may be interested in a career within...

In January 2023, the updated provider access legislation (PAL) comes into effect. It specifies schools must provide at least six encounters with approved providers of apprenticeships and technical education for all their students: Two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (year 8 or 9) that...

The Braintree IAG cluster group is working in collaboration with Colchester Institute to host an Apprenticeship Information Event at their Braintree Campus on Tuesday 1st February.  Over 1200 year 10 students from the 8 Braintree District schools will be attending to see employers, colleges, universities...

The Braintree Careers Fair is being held again this year at Chelmsford City Racecourse.  8 Braintree District schools will be attending with their year 11 students throughout the day and all students will have the opportunity of speaking with Sixth Forms, Colleges, Universities, Training Providers...

The National Careers week is an annual UK event and celebrated it's 10th anniversary in 2021.  National Careers Week celebrates career guidance for young people, helping them to explore different career paths that may make sense for their interests.  In 2022 this event will run...

The National Apprenticeship week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.  The Education and Skills Funding Agency has announced that the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from the 7th - 13th February 2022....