The first cohort of degree apprentices studying at the University of Exeter Business School and employed by J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services, have achieved exceptional results in their end-point assessments.
Three students in J.P. Morgan’s Level 4 Investment Operation Specialist Apprenticeship cohort obtained top marks, with 78% achieving a distinction and 100% of apprentices passing first time.
A Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist Apprenticeship allows school leavers to “earn while they learn” – learning on the job the specific knowledge, skills...
Devon’s Major Geoff Bird (MBE), who has spent more than 50 years campaigning, championing, and raising money on behalf of those with learning disabilities, marks his 104th birthday on Friday (March 26).
He joined the Navy in 1940, transferred to the Army as a private before rising through the ranks in the Royal Hampshire Regiment, serving in both Italy and Greece.
He began raising money in the late 1960s alongside his late wife Molly following the birth of their severely disabled son Christopher.
Recognising the dearth of facilities for disabled children at the...
Marijuana was legalized for recreational use in several states of America after years and years of cannabis users protesting against the ban of marijuana. The marijuana industry has become massive but one other largely legal product that has been getting a lot of attention and praise now is CBD. Some of you may or may not know it, but the CBD industry, which has become equally as big as the infamous marijuana, has products that are readily available even in supermarkets, or even online retailers like Smoke Cartel which sell CBD . Now, isn’t that brownie points for convenience! It’s...
With the fascinating advancements in technology, a lot of companies and people are leveraging mobile applications for providing their services, digital marketing, entertainment, and much more. So it won't be wrong to say that there is an app for everything. App creation may not be much of a challenge. However, making it stand out above the market competition is surely a tough nut to crack. To meet the user requirements, an application must have all the features that force the user to keep it in the phone, even in low storage space. Take the help of a good app development company that...
Making the choice to enrol in nursing school is an exciting time for your career. Once you have your start day, you may be wondering about the extra supplies and items you need to make your time at nursing school a success.
As with any study course, there are always key supplies you'll need as a working student, and these supplies will help you reach your full nursing school potential.
Here are six things you'll need before your enrolment in nursing school begins.
Compression Socks
As a student nurse, you'll be spending a lot of time on...
Those looking to buy their first home in South West England are now having to fork out an average of more than £50,000 for the deposit. But they’re being helped by the Bank of Mum and Dad (or Gran and Grandad), as nearly three quarters of deposits in the region are covered by gifts from older family members.
What the stats say
According to figures released by Key, who provide financial advice to those aged 55 and over, the South West is the third most expensive region in the UK for the cost of deposits, behind the South East, where the average is almost £65,000 and, of...
Cream Teas for Cancer is our scrumptious food event of the year and great for businesses, friends and families to get behind and show their support for FORCE while spending some quality time together, having fun and making the whole cream tea experience one to remember!
Started in 2018, this event has raised over £14,000 enabling us to continue supporting patients and their loved ones come to terms with a cancer diagnosis. We want to make 2021 the year we take this magical amount raised to date that ever bit closer to £20,0000 BUT we need your support to do this. So simply why...
Exeter-based security business, Tamar Security, has been awarded the fire and security system maintenance contracts for both East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Libraries Unlimited.
Covering EDDC's corporate buildings - 35-plus fire alarms, intruder alarms, hearing loops and CCTV, including the CCTV system within Sidmouth town centre, the three-year maintenance contract was granted to Tamar Security following a competitive tender process.
Simon Allchurch, Facilities Manager at EDDC, said: "The contract was awarded following a rigorous assessment of all the tender...
Ever since the 1950s when the game of bingo was introduced in the UK, having previously been successful in the USA, it has become increasingly popular among the British public for a number of reasons.
Considered by many almost, a ‘British Institution’, there are many reasons why Brits have a soft spot for bingo, not just for the most obvious of being able to potentially win a good sum of money.
Adopted by Mecca over five decades ago, this was seen somewhat as a calculated risk by executive Eric Morely, who had seen how well it was doing “across the pond” and took a...
In March 2020, as airlines around the world began to shut down, like so many people, work and travel plans for two young Exeter ladies were put on hold.
As news of the pandemic spread across the globe, back-packer Georgia Wilkinson wrestled with the dilemma of holing-up in Mexico City whilst sister, Emily Turner, and husband Iain postponed plans to spend a second spell working their UK jobs from the beautiful alpine town of Chamonix.
A last-minute Trans-Atlantic flight and a Heathrow pick-up by Mr and Mrs Turner, saw the two former Maynards School girls unexpectedly...
