World Religion Day 2020: What can you do to help stop religious discrimination and intolerance? World Religion Day is about celebrating religious diversity and encouraging others to better understand the discrimination and intolerance many people face due to their religion. Religious discrimination and intolerance is on the rise in the UK… Anti-Semitic incidents in the UK are at an all-time high, with over 700 incidents recorded between January-June 2018 alone... Posted: 20 January 2019 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
World Braille Day 2019 Why do we celebrate World Braille Day? The inventor of Braille, Louis Braille, was born on the 4 January 1809, and as such each year we acknowledge the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired. Louis Braille Louis Braille was born in France in 1809 and was left blind... Posted: 4 January 2019 at 12:00 pm by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Lifestyle At some point in our lives we have probably all fantasised about what it would be like to travel the world or to have the perfect job/home/car etc. But would we really experience true happiness if these dreams became a reality? It can be all too easy to become fixated on planning for the future... Posted: 6 December 2018 at 1:48 pm by Lauren Daws
Can volunteering put you ahead of other candidates when applying for jobs? Are you looking to gain experience in the field of work you’d like to get yourself into? If so, have you considered volunteering? Not just will you gain valuable knowledge and experience – it can also help you to stand out against other candidates when applying for jobs in the future. What will I gain... Posted: 5 December 2018 at 2:44 pm by Lauren Daws
World Aids Day: Common Questions Answered! World Aids Day is a national awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. World Aids Day is also about pushing against the ignorance that still limits the opportunities of over 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK.... Posted: 1 December 2018 at 8:30 am by CAW Business School
Self Care Week: 5 simple ways you can boost your wellbeing today! Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat for dinner or how often you’re in the gym. Taking time out to focus on yourself is essential to emotional and mental wellbeing. However, it isn’t always easy to fit in, especially if you’re juggling a busy home or professional life. This self care week, take a... Posted: 12 November 2018 at 8:45 am by CAW Business School
CAW apprentice is a Huntingdonshire Business Awards 2018 Finalist! Congratulations to Encocam’s Chris Hartley, who was a Huntingdonshire Business Awards 2018 finalist for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award! On hearing this news, Chris’ Work-Based Learning Assessor at CAW Business School, Will Hunt, said: “Chris is a hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic student. I am delighted to hear this news – very well deserved!” From everyone at... Posted: 7 November 2018 at 12:10 pm by CAW Business School
National Mentoring Day – 9 ways mentorship could boost your career! If you feel like you need more direction in your career, have you considered asking someone in your company to be your mentor? From expanding your professional network and making use of practical advice, to exploring new ideas and gaining new skills, take a look at what you can gain from having a mentor and... Posted: 27 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
World Food Day – 5 ways you can help tackle food poverty in the UK! The UK may be the seventh richest country in the world, but rising living costs combined with stagnating wages is leaving many people struggling to afford food. Recent figures from the UK’s largest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, show that demand for free emergency food parcels in the UK is rising each year. The problem is... Posted: 16 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
AAT Teacher: Is it the role for you? If you hold an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, you may have considered taking your specialist skills and knowledge into a classroom. Becoming an AAT Teacher is a thoroughly rewarding and respected career choice for those looking to inspire others. Is the role for you? Take a look at what the job involves and... Posted: 5 October 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School