Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces Britain’s young people will be given new opportunities to experience military service through a ‘gap year’ Foundation Scheme set to launch in 2026. A first wave of around 150 participants will open for recruitment from early 2026, offering young … Continue reading UK Armed forces launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme
Category: Skills For Life
Skills England for opportunities and growth
New body launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all regions. The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have launch per of Skills England to bring together the fractured skills landscape and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills. The Education Secretary has appointed … Continue reading Skills England for opportunities and growth
Not so good at maths – multiply
Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and … Continue reading Not so good at maths – multiply


