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Know-how

Sep 15, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

The work readiness challenge is a shared responsibility

Do graduates and apprentices land in the workplace with the skills they need to thrive and succeed? We hear frequently from employers that they don’t. ISE’s webinar explores what is lacking and what we can we do about it.

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Research

Sep 07, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Student Insight

Mental wellbeing is a critical part of early careers success

New research shows that mental health difficulties among young people have doubled in the past decade. Dr Dominic Kelly, Senior Research Fellow at UCL and Dr Claire Tyler, ISE Head of Insights, explore the challenge, and how employers can support the wellbeing and success of early career hires.

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Webinar

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

ISE Insights Live: Skills for 2026/27

Anne-Marie Campion and early careers experts explore the changing face of the workplace; how AI is reshaping EC roles and the skills set that young people need to develop and demonstrate to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.

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Case Study

Aug 25, 2026

Graduate Development

Work ready graduates need ready managers

Helen Fawcett, Head of Early Careers, explores why manager readiness is becoming just as important as graduate readiness and their approach at National Grid.

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Article

Aug 11, 2026

Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

Remembering Tessa McEwan

Earlier this year, a long-time friend of ISE, Tessa McEwan, sadly passed away. Tessa was someone who worked in early careers for over two decades, both as a graduate recruiter and as a trainer. Tessa was known by many across the early careers sector, some of whom have shared their thoughts and memories for this piece.

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Know-how

Aug 03, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

How to approach neuroinclusive design for your 2026/7 cohort

Neuroinclusive design is shifting beyond accommodation to early careers best practice. Toni-Marie Lowney, founder of TMC Group, shares the key principles to follow for neuroinclusive recruitment and development.

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Case Study

Jul 27, 2026

Apprentice Attraction & Marketing, Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Attraction & Marketing...

How Tesco early careers are targeting NEET young people

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.

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Webinar

Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight

What 10,000+ candidates reveal about applying today

A joint webinar from Handshake, in partnership with the ISE. Across early careers hiring, the...

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Webinar

Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

ISE Insights Live: Work readiness

Hosted by Anne-Marie Campion, join ISE and our expert guests in our latest ISE Insights Live webinar.

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Know-how

Jul 20, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development

ROI reality check: turning data into action

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.

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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.

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Opinion

Jul 01, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Student Insight

The ability to disagree - the real test of critical thinking

There is a hidden skills gap that employers are missing: High-performing graduates who don’t challenge. Dina Eltabey, Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, explains what universities and employers can do.

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