Apprentice

PICS: 'The Apprentice' Lookalikes

Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

The candidates for the ninth series of 'The Apprentice' have been revealed and well, just like last year, we simply couldn't resist matching all 16 of...

The Apprentice: Meet The 2013 Candidates

Posted 30.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

'The Apprentice' returns to BBC One for a ninth series on 7 May as Lord Sugar and his advisors put 16 new candidates through the toughest business tes...

Youth Unemployment - The Lessons We've Failed to Learn

Andrew Scherer | Posted 17.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Andrew Scherer

The manner in which the government is seeking to introduce apprenticeships serves only to polarise the debate, ensuring that young people are either classified as 'apprenticeship' material, or are left to join the ranks of thousands of graduates competing for the grossly limited number of entry-level jobs.

There Is A 'Black Hole' Of Apprenticeships

The Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 11.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education

The rise in apprenticeships is "deceptive", according to Lord Adonis, who warns there is a "black hole" for thousands of young people. In an exclus...

Launching the Search for the Apprentice Team of the Year 2013

Jez Anderson | Posted 13.02.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Jez Anderson

The gauntlet has been thrown down to businesses, training providers and colleges to compete for the title of apprentice team of 2013 which opens for nominations this week.

Sugar Slams BBC Decision To Axe 'Young Apprentice'

The Huffington Post UK | Chris York | Posted 25.10.2012 | UK Entertainment

Lord Sugar has lashed out at the BBC's decision to axe 'Young Apprentice', saying that it provides inspiration for young people at a time when they ar...

PICTURES: Meet The New 'Young Apprentice' Stars

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.10.2012 | UK Entertainment

Lord Sugar is back on our screens this autumn, as he attempts to shepherd 12 mini-hopefuls through the trials and tribulations of a new series of 'You...

The Apprentice Series 8, Episode 7: Tantastic

Hilary Wardle | Posted 08.07.2012 | UK Entertainment
Hilary Wardle

Apparently asking your manager if they have a strategy is a fireable offence, while being a complete chaotic mess is heartily encouraged. That's the message we took away from Wednesday's episode of the Apprentice, anyway.

The Apprentice Series 8, Episode 4: Only Fools and Gift Horses

Hilary Wardle | Posted 12.06.2012 | UK Entertainment
Hilary Wardle

What have Del Boy and the Apprentice candidates got in common? Well, nothing, as it happens: because whereas Del Boy could have made a fortune selling broken tat to idiots, his Apprentice counterparts couldn't sell half price cracked ice and miles and miles of carpet tiles if their lives (or rather careers) depended on it.

64 Reasons Why Apprentices Should Aspire to the Top

Jez Anderson | Posted 22.05.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Jez Anderson

Anyone who is passionate about the future economic success of our country should join with me in celebrating the stories of 64 amazing young people - the competitors in the finals of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge.

Competition is the Key to Apprentice Success

Jaine Bolton | Posted 19.05.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Jaine Bolton

There aren't many occasions when talk of leg-waxing, hitch-hiking and whaler boat racing go hand in hand, but that's what it took for aerospace engineering firm Cobham to be crowned the 'apprentice team of the year'.

Sarah Dean

Lord Sugar Shows He Hasn't Sweetened

HuffingtonPost.com | Sarah Dean | Posted 16.03.2012 | UK Entertainment

"I'm not looking for a friend, if I want a friend I'll get a dog", says The Apprentice boss Lord Sugar. Speaking at the launch of the eighth series...

The New Era of Apprenticeships Is Launched

Simon Waugh | Posted 06.04.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Simon Waugh

With National Apprenticeship Week launching today, I want to set you all a challenge. And that challenge is to discover what an apprenticeship can offer you, your organisation or members of your family.

SPOILER: Lord Sugar Fires An Entire Team

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah Dean | Posted 05.12.2011 | UK Entertainment

Lord Sugar fires an entire team of Young Apprentice hopefuls on tonight's show - over their constant bickering. After growing tired of the childish...

Recruiters Favour Familiarity in Tough Times

Daniel Drage | Posted 25.10.2011 | UK
Daniel Drage

As nearly 2.5 million jobseekers pursue gainful employment, recently released data suggests they may be knocking on a series of permanently locked doors.