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A new study by the University of California on the timing and length of traditional college courses, has shown that there may be a correlation between our body clocks and our academic performance and grades. Losing sleep over education For as long as structured education… Read More »Time’s Up For Traditional Learning

____________________________________________________________________ In 1960s Dublin, young ladies were urged by their parents to bag themselves a ‘Guinness Man.’  Rather than suggesting that they find a husband with a drinking problem, the term referred to a man who worked at the world famous Guinness factory which, due… Read More »Are Jobs For Life Extinct?

____________________________________________________________________ In recent years, the term ‘apprenticeship’ has started to shrug off its old fashioned image to become the first choice for employers and candidates alike.  Once seen as low paid labour where the apprentice would spend more time making tea than making their mark,… Read More »Blazing A Trail – The New Generation Of Apprenticeship

For many blue chip companies across the UK, our Universities are their own personal talent pool, however, many are becoming frustrated with increased unreliability. Old school recruitment The process of scouring top tier universities in order to secure next year’s low salary new starters is… Read More »Graduating Without Honour

As an employer, there’s a good chance that your entire operation hinges on the talent and effectiveness of your team.  From Admin to Engineering, each member of staff plays a crucial role in the success of your company – which makes it hard to believe… Read More »Counting The Cost Of Recruitment Mistakes

2018 Set To Be Best Semester Yet ____________________________________________________________________ Just like our apprentices, at Semester Learning, we’re committed to continual growth and improvement to make sure that we’re always the best that we can be. What a year – already! Although we’re barely into April, 2018… Read More »2018 Set To Be Best Semester Yet

Sir Richard Branson once said, “If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later.”  Few people know more about business success than the billionaire entrepreneur and investor who left… Read More »Without Fail – Learning To Embrace Our Mistakes

The Year Of The Engineer – The Decade Of The Apprentice 2018 has been hailed as the ‘Year of the Engineer’ by the UK government, an initiative looking to change the way people view engineering as a career and, encourage more to take a second… Read More »The Year Of The Engineer – The Decade Of The Apprentice