Academy Spotlight

See link: M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people - BBC News Marks and Spencer is launching a paid training scheme for 16 to 24-year-olds, creating 1,000 places across the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months. The scheme aims to help tackle rising youth unemployment, particularly among young people not in employment, education or training, known as Neets. Official figures show more than one million young people are currently Neets, the highest level in over 12 y

Today was a truly inspiring day for ONYX Academy as we had the opportunity to share our vision at The Guernsey Institute. From the moment we arrived, the energy, curiosity and enthusiasm in the room was incredible. We had such meaningful interaction with the students, who asked thoughtful questions, shared their ideas and engaged so positively with what ONYX Academy is all about. It was a real reminder of why this work matters. It was also wonderful to spend time speaking wit