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We discussed how there is nothing wrong with a rainbow, but could more be done to engage with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in a more meaningful way?

The market has been screaming out for something like this and now it's here and employers and training providers have a platform that helps bring together apprentices to develop socially and professionally as well as providing support for employers and training providers.

Lienda and Martin spoke about the sorts of interventions that work best with their university partners, the value that career coaching can play and the ROI it provides to career services.If you would like to find out more about the services that Lienda offers please visit her website and likewise for Martin and his business Gradcore.

We spoke to Esther about the programme they are running, how it came about, the successes they've already had and their vision for the future.You can find out more about the programme on their website.

We discussed the role that university plays in employability, but also the wide spectrum of students and their desired outcomes for their time at university and how universities can best position themselves to help the widest range of students. 

We discussed what employability means, why it is so important and what it can mean for social mobility and enterprise. 

We spoke to Laura about the alliance and covered what signatories are agreeing to,  what the commitment looks like and she explained to us how other firms can join the already more than 30+ employer and university members. 

We discussed which changes are here to stay, which aren't and Stephen shared his insights and predictions for 2021 with us.

Best known for calling out Tony Blair, Vivienne Westwood and Simon Cowell over unpaid internships, Tanya explains how her activism has adapted to include employers, and why the good guys are so important in the battle against the bad guys - especially in a post-Covid world...

We spoke about the upheaval to work placed learning, how many firms adapted and what that has meant for students during 2020 and what it might mean for 2021 and beyond. 

Charlie joined us on the show to give us a macro perspective on the current labour market for graduates as well as some insights from the past and some predictions for the future. 

The apprenticeship development programme at Mace has led to a 94% retention after four years and a 98% academic attainment rate. Those results speak for themselves. Michael and Katie reveal all the secrets to their success in this episode.

University education has been around for over 800 years in the UK and over that time there have been enormous changes ranging from accessibility to teaching methods. Right now universities are dealing with the huge impact that COVID-19 has had on the sector and how that may shape the future of university education. Listen to what Chris has to say.

We don't know what the future will look, so how can we prepare for that? Chris runs through some simple steps you can do to make sure you are as prepared as you can be for the jobs of the future.

The wonderful and highly functional German apprenticeship system is widely touted as the gold standard by governments across the world, but that doesn't mean it will work everywhere. Ulrich talks through the strengths of the Birtish economy and how that might work in the apprenticeship space.

Is this something you can see happening in other industries? Are the lines blurring even further between graduate and apprenticeships? Listen in to find out more.

In this episode, Ben and Natasha talked us through the concept, their passion for the data they'd seen and how they managed to integrate wellbeing into the early careers campaign.

The United States of America, the global powerhouse and home to a thriving graduate recruitment market. Matthew helped us navigate the space and highlighted some of the big difference between the UK and the US. This is a great episode if you're looking to broaden your horizons and find out what other people are doing across the world. 

The structure of the SAP team is multi-disciplinary, fast-moving and highly versatile. Those strengths shine through and have made adapting the onboarding process in a virtual world easier than it could have been with a more rigid structure.  

We had a wide-ranging discussion with Tom, Sophie and Cristian that is a must-listen for any early careers teams. It highlights the importance of good and clear communication and the reputational damage that can be caused if it isn't handled correctly.