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
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Breast Cancer Awareness Around one in eight women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some point in their life. This shocking statistic needs to be discussed. That’s why this breast cancer awareness month we’ll be wearing it pink, will you? Checking your breasts It’s important to check your breasts regularly so that you can spot if... Posted: 2 October 2018 at 12:58 pm by Lauren Daws
Pension Awareness Day – six questions answered! Today is Pension Awareness Day! Did you know that roughly one third of adults in the UK aren’t saving at all for their retirement?* If you’re just starting out in your career, or struggling to make ends meet day-to-day, saving for retirement is probably the last thing on your mind. Why contribute to a pension... Posted: 15 September 2018 at 8:00 am by CAW Business School
Did you know that 1 in 8 adults are illiterate? | International Literacy Day Do you know just how many people can’t read and write? According to shocking figures from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), around 774 million people worldwide are illiterate. To many of us, these statistics may be surprising. But with more than one in eight adults across the globe unable to read and write, we... Posted: 8 September 2018 at 10:30 am by Lauren Daws
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Sleep Having trouble getting to sleep? There are various things which could be stopping you from getting the rest you need. So, take a look at these tips that could help you get to sleep easier! Go to bed at around the same time each day Having a routine can make it easier for you to... Posted: 3 September 2018 at 10:33 am by Lauren Daws