Home Your ISE ISE Knowledge Hub Featured Knowledge Featured Case Study How AWE is building meaningful work experience AWE shares how they are moving beyond one-off engagements to create structured, impactful experiences that genuinely prepare young people for the world of work. Jul 27, 2026 Work Experience – Schools Read the Article Case Study Jul 27, 2026 How Tesco early careers are targeting NEET young people Apprentice Attraction & Marketing, Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Attraction & Marketing... Tesco’s focus on NEET young people has become a core part of its early careers strategy. Apprenticeship and Graduate Talent Acquisition Manager, Lynda Jackson explains the rationale, approach and delivery. Read the Article Know-how Jul 20, 2026 ROI reality check: turning data into action Apprentice Development, Graduate Development Most early talent teams are measuring something. But are they measuring what actually matters? Laura Anderson from HSBC and ISE Board Director and Anna Champion from The Talent Lighthouse explore how to use data to drive better decisions and outcomes. Read the Article Know-how Jul 14, 2026 Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Social Mobility How to use contextual recruitment to boost social mobility New data shows the positive impact of contextual recruitment tools on social mobility. Naomi Kellman from Rare Technology and ISE Board Director shares key findings as well as the steps employers can make to get ahead. Read the Article Feature Jul 13, 2026 Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Technology How AI is reshaping entry-level roles? IBM and The Coca-Cola Company share how AI is impacting entry-level development programmes. Read the Article Opinion Jul 06, 2026 Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Policy We must challenge the way we think about technical education Apprenticeships matter, but so does how we value skills. Harlow College Principal Karen Spencer explores the recent reforms, what’s really holding technical education back and how we can address skills shortages. Read the Article Opinion Jul 01, 2026 Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Top takeaways from ISE Recruitment Conference 2026 Hollie Valler, ISE Board Director and European Early Careers Manager at Arcadis, reflects on the themes that stood out at this year’s ISE Student Recruitment Conference. Read the Article All Knowledge ISE Research ISE research helps employers, universities, suppliers, and wider stakeholders in the student recruitment and development industry make well-informed decisions about student talent. Explore Research Report ISE EDI Report 2026 Members Only The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment - what actions they are taking across attraction, selection and retention, which interventions are proving most effective, and where progress remains uneven across different groups. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility Read the Article Report ISE EDI Survey 2026: report and resources Members Only The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment. Here you will find the report and related resources. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility Read the Article Report ISE Student Development Survey 2026 Access Now Discover the current trends from the largest group of early careers development professionals in the UK. The ISE annual Student Development Survey is the largest of its type and this year analyses data from 144 employers. Apprentice Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Development, Strategy, Student Insight, Technology Download Now ISE Resources Our resources cover a wide range of toolkits and guides, to give you comprehensive support in all aspects of your role. 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How Tesco early careers are targeting NEET young people Read the Article Know-how Jul 20, 2026 Apprentice Development, Graduate Development ROI reality check: turning data into action Read the Article Future of Early Talent Ten years ago, not many ISE members were hiring school leavers, now they are. Ten years from now, we expect many ISE member recruitment teams will not only still target school leavers and graduates, but also career changers, older workers and internal candidates. Explore Early Talent ISE Apprenticeships Here you will find the content the ISE Apprenticeships Working Group has been working hard on delivering. In order to inform employers of the value of apprenticeships for their organisation. Explore Apprenticeships EDI Find research, case studies, advice and information curated by ISE’s EDI Working Group to support members in their EDI journey. From starting out and building a business case to developing a strategy and measuring performance. 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