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Mar 03, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Student Insight

What you need to know about apprentices in 2026

Ollie Sidwell, Co-founder at Higherin reveals what 10,000 student reviews reveal about apprentices in 2026.

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Know-how

Feb 23, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Technology

What AI can and can’t do to support early talent wellbeing

Ahead of ISE’s Apprenticeships Conference, AI specialist, author and speaker Erica Farmer considers whether AI can genuinely support the wellbeing of early talent or if we’re asking it to fix a human problem.

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Opinion

Feb 19, 2026

Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

We must shift from application volume to candidate intent

Ahead of ISE’s Apprenticeships Conference where Connectr explains how it is managing application volumes with British Airways, Simon Reichwald shares advice.

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Webinar

Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment

ISE & SOVA Webinar: From 20,000 CVs to 200 hires Members Only

Early careers hiring often looks impressive on paper and chaotic behind the scenes. Tens of...

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Opinion

Feb 16, 2026

Work Experience – Schools

When work experience misses the point

Work experience doesn’t need to be two-weeks to make an impact, but it should incorporate career education alongside skills development, explains Sarra Jenkins, Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School.

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Article

Feb 11, 2026

Careers

New appointments to ISE board

ISE has announced changes to its board including appointing three new directors.

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Know-how

Feb 09, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment

Top 10 must-reads for National Apprenticeship Week

Marking National Apprenticeship Week, we share ISE’s top 10 articles on apprentices and apprenticeships. As well as policy updates and best practice, you’ll find our latest data and know-how.

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Opinion

Feb 05, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment...

Are employers ready for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is being described as a revolution in higher education. ISE Board Director, Gianina Harvey-Brewin, explains what stackable learning really means for recruitment and development.

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Webinar

ISE AGM 2026 Members Only

The ISE AGM took place on 29 January 2026. Members were invited to join us for an update on key developments, a look ahead to 2026, and the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback. We also appointed new ISE Board Directors and thanked our outgoing Directors.

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Know-how

Feb 02, 2026

Policy, Work Experience – Schools

Meaningful work experience: what you need to know in 2026

Supporting member understanding of the expectations, requirements and benefits of delivering modern meaningful work experience for all young people will be an important focus for ISE in 2026, explains Anne-Marie Campion, ISE Insights Manager.

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Opinion

Jan 27, 2026

Future, Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

2026 graduate labour market: what recruiters need to know

Can we make predictions for the year ahead in a particularly unpredictable climate? Charlie Ball, Prospects Head of Labour Market Intelligence, offers expertise.

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Opinion

Jan 19, 2026

Apprentice Recruitment, Policy

What does 2026 hold for apprenticeships?

The apprenticeship landscape is undergoing its most significant overhaul since the introduction of the levy. ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion explains what employers can expect in 2026.

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