Education, Training and Careers News
Employers help shape young people's futures
An initiative that assists students to make well-considered career choices was launched in the Isle of Man today.
Employers from the public, private and...
Monday, 13 October 2014
Tribute to Paul Cooper
The Department of Education and Children’s Youth Service has paid tribute to youth worker Paul Cooper, who died suddenly last week.
Paul worked for the...
Monday, 13 October 2014
Education's gain as teachers earn qualifications
Supporting schools to raise standards even further is a priority of the Department of Education and Children (DEC).
That was the message from Tim Crookall...
Monday, 13 October 2014
QEII students cycle for their Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Five students from Queen Elizabeth II High School decided that instead of completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Expedition by foot, they would complete...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Manx charity Junior Achievement helps young people 'Get a Job'
Over the next three years it’s estimated more than 3,000 students in the Isle of Man are set to benefit from a new project to help them find employment after...
Friday, 3 October 2014
IT Career Academy Launched at Castle Rushen High School
An initiative to provide Castle Rushen High School (CRHS) students with the skills they need to gain employment in the Island’s ICT sector was launched...
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Pupils mount Island of Culture 2014 display
Pupils from schools in the south of the Island have dug into their Viking history to mark Island of Culture 2014.
The Department...
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Community sports day a big hit with students
Castle Rushen High School’s newest students left their books closed when they took part in a day designed to encourage them to take part in sport and stay fit...
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
STEP Scheme Final highlights local undergraduate talent
The 2014 STEP Scheme Final took place recently with a record number of undergraduate projects being presented.
STEP offers undergraduates the opportunity to...
Friday, 12 September 2014
Space School students receive certificates from Minister for Education
Two sixth-form students from the Isle of Man experienced an adventure of a lifetime at NASA’s United Space School in Houston, Texas this summer.
Caitlin...
Friday, 12 September 2014