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Teamwork, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and emotional intelligence are all considered 'soft skills'

The soft skills parents find most important - does my child have them?

Winners of the North East Apprenticeship Awards

Winners of North East Apprentieship Awards named

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

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Supermarket launches free course to help young people explore careers

Last year’s Tech Talent Live careers fair.

Careers fair returns for Summer 2025

Last year’s Tech Talent Live careers fair.

Careers fair returns for Summer 2025

South Shields Marine School.

South Shields Marine School stars in documentary about careers at sea

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7 tips for a safe and fun experience when taking your child to work

South Shields Marine School is set to host a 'Careers at Sea' open day.

South Shields Marine School to welcome global shipping companies

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid

Apprentices Jamie Edwards, Bridie Gallagher and Logan Ebank are urging other youngsters to consider jobs in the renewable energy sector.

Apprentices urge others to consider careers in renewable energy sector

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UK's largest bakery chain to hand out record £20.5m in staff bonuses

It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Paul Butler, chief executive of the North East Automotive Alliance. Picture: DAVID WOOD

Careers fair aims to get jobs and training for 150 in borough

Some new careers have debuted in this year's top 10 dream jobs for teens, while others from last year have stuck around

The top 10 careers teens want in 2025, and who they'd like to work for
A huge 85% of teens have faith they’ll land their dream job someday 💼
Amber Allott

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Amazon has announced 1000 new apprenticeship roles across the UK. Credit: Amazon

Amazon announces 1,000 new UK apprenticeships

A BT worker fixs telephone lines (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Telecoms firm to hire 600 apprentices and graduates for 2025 intake

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How to apply for jobs at Hotel Chocolat - you could get free chocolate

Nexus, the operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, has announced several new job and apprenticeship opportunities for 2024. Photo: National World.

Nexus set to host apprentice recruitment evening in South Shields

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Festival jobs UK - 10 festival job opportunities you can apply for now

South Shields Marine School is set to host a careers day on Saturday, January 25.

South Shields Marine School set to welcome shipping companies

The new T level available from this year will focus on the marketing industry

Everything you need to know about the new T Level launching this year

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

Chris Rigg in action as Sunderland took on Stoke City in the FA Cup third round at the Stadium of Light

James Copley: 4 things I thought during Sunderland vs Stoke in FA Cup

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I'm a careers expert - here are my 2025 workplace trend predictions
A careers expert has predicted 2025’s workplace trends - including using TikTok to apply 🌟
Alex Nelson

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor backs aspirational languages festival

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The one thing you need to do before starting the January job hunt

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Civil service jobs you can apply for – and how to land your ideal role

From left: David Eglintine, motor vehicle lecturer, John Howe, general manager of Wilsons Auctions, Steven Rowland, motor vehicle lecturer) and South Tyneside College students.

Pupils set for enhanced motor training thanks to vehicle donations

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Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers for Christmas across UK

South Shields Marine School has held an open day for budding seafarers.

South Shields Marine School gives youngsters a glimpse into careers

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UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

South Shields Marine School is set to host an open day on Saturday, November 2.

South Shields Marine School set to welcome budding seafarers

Leon Marseglia (left), Co-founder and CEO of Youth Group UK, and Jack Parsons (right), Co-founder and Group CEO of Youth Group.

Ad Feature Youth Careers Launches to Support Social Mobility Youth

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UK supermarket giant to hire 1000s of workers for Christmas - apply

Top tips for helping your kid start out on YouTube, from YouTubers

Research found 40 per cent of young people would cut down on takeaways - if it meant they could afford a home in the long run

Home ownership is no longer the top priority for young people

New apprentices as the Port of Tyne.

'Job creation high on agenda' - Port of Tyne welcomes new recruits

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

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Pizza giant hiring 5,000 new UK staff as it gears up for trading peak

Students hard at work at South Shields Marine School.

South Shields Marine School set for careers open day

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Major hotel chain targeting over-50s for 400 UK jobs

Meg Henesy is an Aldi Area Manager, overseeing stores in Warrington (Photo: Aldi)

I'm an Area Manager for Aldi - what it's like working for the retailer

From left: The Principal of South Shields Marine School Simon Ashton, Director of School of Marine Education India (SME) Mr Santosh Pal, Director of Marketing for SME Ms Neha Pal, and Head of School for Marine Engineering Chris Gray.

South Shields Marine School partners with an Indian marine school

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The best jobs at Aldi - as supermarket seeks 250 student apprentices

Working holiday gap years offer young people the chance to see the world while gaining valuable skills (Photos: Supplied)

Why students should consider a gap year after A Levels

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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The best jobs at easyJet as it launches drive to attract over-50s crew

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The best jobs at Premier Inn available right now - and how to apply

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12 of the best job opportunities at John Lewis - and how to apply

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Travelodge launches massive hiring drive to fill more than 300 jobs

This is the advice over 45s would give their younger selves

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

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