Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

Food engineering is a great career to get into – food shortages around the world have left the food industry crying out for talented engineers who have a scientific outlook. At Leeds Beckett University we are offering one of the first courses of its kind in the UK and we’ll teach you how to facilitate, engineer and plan the development ... Read More »

Still deciding what to do on your year out? Do more than take a gap year - volunteer with Raleigh International in spring 2016 and create lasting change. We need volunteers aged 17 – 24 to join our inspirational expeditions in Costa Rica & Nicaragua and Malaysian Borneo. You will be working on community and environmental projects and take part ... Read More »

Check out our guide to choosing a career in this fascinating field of science. BY JAMES CHURCHILL Chemical Engineering is a profession that many people aren’t aware of and so don’t immediately think about as a serious career option. However, it can be extremely rewarding work, especially if you enjoy maths and science. Chemical Engineers use their knowledge of chemistry ... Read More »

The first week in December may mean that it is time to put up the Christmas decorations or crack on with buying gifts for loved-ones, but for students up and down the country it also means mock exams. Mock exams may seem like a distraction to many students but they play an important role in getting young people ready for ... Read More »

Are you bored with academic study? Don’t want to go to university? Do you like the idea of working with your hands to create or fix things? If so, an engineering apprenticeship could be right up your street! BY Annie Dove The word ‘apprenticeship’ seems to be taboo with many people - parents in particular - who disregard apprenticeships because ... Read More »