Student Volunteering Week – 19-25 February 2018 If you’re looking for a way to gain experience in your chosen field of work, why not consider volunteering? As well as giving you valuable knowledge and experience, it can help you to stand out against other candidates when applying for future jobs. What can volunteering give you? New skills and knowledge – developing new... Posted: 19 February 2018 at 2:48 pm by Lauren Daws
World Leadership Day – 8 February 2018 As a leader or manager you get the opportunity to have a direct influence on those around you, so why not get inspired this World Leadership Day and see how you can make a difference in your workplace. Five ways to motivate your team Do something you’re passionate about – In order to make a... Posted: 8 February 2018 at 12:52 pm by Lauren Daws
CAW Student Awards Ceremony 2017 On Saturday 25 November 2017, The College of Animal Welfare’s head office in Cambridgeshire played host to the 2017 Student Awards Ceremony. The annual awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of students who have displayed a high level of excellence, whether it be achieving high grades, overcoming personal challenges or making a positive impact within... Posted: 5 February 2018 at 11:01 am by Laura Morris
National Minimum Wage (NMW) set to increase – April 1 2018 It’s good news for all workers earning NMW rates this April, but especially for those under the age of 25 who will see the ‘largest increase in a decade in their statutory minimum wage’ according to the UK government website. See below how much it’s set to increase: National living wage – from £7.50 to... Posted: 2 February 2018 at 9:12 am by Lauren Daws
#onelifeliveit So you want to study an apprenticeship? Thinking of studying an Apprenticeship? If you want to earn a wage and gain real work experience at the same time as achieving a qualification, then an apprenticeship could be for you! As an apprentice you would gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the real world of work, whilst studying your... Posted: 11 January 2018 at 1:08 pm by Lauren Daws
#OneLifeLiveIt Changing careers can be a scary thing… Do you look forward to going to work every day or does each morning leave you feeling more and more uninspired? The New Year sparks many of us into revaluating our lives; setting resolutions that aim to make our lives happier and more fulfilled. For some, the planned changes can be easily achieved such as... Posted: 22 December 2017 at 1:43 pm by Alison German
Love numbers? – perhaps a career in finance would be right up your street? AAT Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses near Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) Are you stuck in a rut? Perhaps you’re bored in a dead end job that doesn’t inspire you, or you’re unemployed and at a crossroads as to what you can do to get back into work. Or maybe you are already working in finance but want to... Posted: 18 December 2017 at 2:22 pm by Alison German
World Aids Day 2017 (1 December) #EndIt Today is World Aids Day! World Aids Day is a national awareness day dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. This year has seen the first significant reduction in HIV diagnosis for gay men in London. This is due to... Posted: 1 December 2017 at 10:31 am by Alison German
Think smart: Keep your night out running safely! The facts speak for themselves: the more you drink, the more likely you are to do something risky or put yourself in dangerous situations. Nobody wants an otherwise fun night out ending with lost phones and money, fights or even a visit to A&E or the police station – make sure you’re following these steps to a... Posted: 13 November 2017 at 10:27 am by Alison German
UK Living wage rises to £8.75 per hour! The UK living wage, which is paid voluntarily by more than 3,600 employers, will rise 3.6% to £8.75 per hour around the UK and 4.6% to £10.20 in London, against a backdrop of rising transport, food and housing costs. The rise in pay is set to benefit more than 150,000 workers who work for companies which have... Posted: 6 November 2017 at 2:06 pm by Alison German