Capita’s Fire Service College has launched its new Aviation Firefighter Programme in a significant investment in the College’s offering to civil aviation training.

The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for students, has opened applications for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme.

Team Fisher, the Capita-led consortium including Raytheon UK, Elbit Systems UK, Fujitsu, the University of Lincoln and several smaller British suppliers, has achieved a strong first year of delivery and have made progress in modernising and transforming the Royal Navy and Royal Marines’ shore-based training.

Capita plc (‘Capita’) today announces it has secured a two-year contract extension with Northern Ireland’s Education Authority (EA) to continue to deliver the managed IT service for all of Northern Ireland’s 1,100 schools.

At first glance a grant may be viewed simply as money being given to those who deserve and need it. Yet grants are always so much more than this.

The finance industry – in the shape of day to day banking - has led in digital transformation and innovation with apps and instant transactions.

When Selfridges first opened its doors in 1909, it drew crowds by turning shopping into an adventure, using theatre and innovation. Bleriot’s monoplane was displayed there fresh from its maiden Channel crossing and John Logie Baird chose the store to first demonstrate television to the public.

We were excited to host the launch of an important research report in March that examined why there’s a divide between the access that disadvantaged students have to great teachers compared to those at more advantaged schools.

Transforming grant disbursement for administrators and citizens with a fully integrated platform that drives efficiency, transparency and usability.

As retail – and the role of tech within it – fast evolves, skill sets, training needs and career paths need to adapt at the same pace. In what skills must we invest to grow the retailers of tomorrow and make retail a career that attracts the very best?