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It’s looking like a glorious weekend ahead, so let’s kick it off with some wins.

Well done to the 59 students who passed exams this week. Your hard work and determination are really paying off; you’re one step closer to your goal!

A massive week for student placements. Congratulations to those who have placed in new and exciting roles at companies, including Sydney Metro, Bloompark, Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT), Bauer Media Outdoor UK, Target, Companies House, Capita, Flintshire County Council, and Person Centred Software.

As the World Cup has kicked off this week, we’ve written some great blogs to enlighten you on how your tech, data and project management skills can land you roles within the sporting industry. Link in comments.

See you next week.

As the World Cup kicks off, we dive into the crucial data-led roles that help make football a meticulous and strategic game.

Below are 4 sport data roles you've probably never heard of, their salaries and the skills it takes to become one.

Link in comments to kickstart your data career.

Next week, we'll be hosting David Battersby from the UK Cyber Security Council to discuss how our partnership with the UKCSC can help elevate your cybersecurity career.

Find out about the real-world benefits of government-backed professional registration and learn about free initiatives that can help you further your career.

Join us on Wednesday, 24 June, from 5pm.

Register for free here: https://tinyurl.com/jvvnp64n

Young people in the UK are facing an employment crisis.

Nearly a million 16-24-year-olds are not in paid work or training, and with entry-level jobs requiring technical experience, this leaves them at risk of being forced out of the labour market.

Could industry-specific vocational courses that provide career-ready skills be the answer to closing the digital skills gap and opening up clearer routes into paid work? Read the full blog in the comments to find out.

As we reach the end of the second week of June, we wanted to shout out the 142 students who have passed exams this month, especially the 69 who passed this week. This is a huge achievement and will open many doors for you all.

A massive round of applause for the students who landed new jobs this week at companies including NHS, Family Spirit Pty Ltd, Plattar, and Sykes & Son Limited. We wish you all the best in your exciting new roles.

You may have seen earlier this week that we announced a new CEO, Alex. We are so excited to share our plans to enhance the learning experience and to bridge the gap between employers and our students. Keep your eyes peeled for more information.

See you all next week!

Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start?

Here's the thing: you’re probably more ready than you think. Your communication style, how you tackle challenges, and your ability to work with others are all skills employers actively look for.

We've pulled together the 5 soft skills you've likely already mastered, and exactly how to sell them on your CV.

Want to see where these skills can take you? Take our free Career Match Quiz (link in comments).

Big changes to education funding in New Zealand and it signals something important about the future of career training.

$1 billion has been pulled from the fees-free university scheme and redirected towards vocational and trade pathways. Shorter, practical, employment-linked routes are clearly where demand and investment are heading.

Curious what this means for you? Read the full blog by checking the comments 👇

It's that time of the week again!

As always, a huge well done to the 73 students who passed exams this week. Your hard work is paying off. It's so nice seeing you tag us in your achievements here as well.

Can we get a round of applause for the students who also landed jobs this week at companies including British Airways, The Cosmetic Clinic, and GSMA , to name a few. This is a really exciting chapter for you all, and we can't wait to see how you progress.

We have the privilege of welcoming a whole new team to Learning People. Please join us in welcoming our Cape Town office to the LP family.

See you again next week for even more exciting news 👀

Every month, we help students land jobs in new careers. Whether you’ve got no practical experience or 20 years, we are here to support you into your next role.

In May, our students were placed in 13 different companies. This is down to hard work, dedication and the support of our Career Services teams.

Your next role could be right around the corner. Get started by commenting ‘job’