Today, 12th August we celebrate International Youth Day and recognise the potential, resilience, and ambition of young people. This year, the official theme is ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’. It is a powerful reminder that while young people grow up facing …
As we celebrate 'Youth Employment Week', it’s a great opportunity to show how GFiE is helping young people take their first steps into meaningful careers. Across the Civil Service, a variety of tailored GFiE pathways from 'Supported Internships' for young …
In recognition of Armed Forces Day 2026, we look at how this day serves to demonstrate support and appreciation for the entire Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families At Going Forward into Employment (GFiE), we …
Today, 11th June, marks Social Mobility Day, a vital opportunity to reflect on how we can break down barriers to opportunity and ensure that a person’s background does not dictate their future. This year’s national theme is ‘Stories Matter’ and …
Every day, millions of unpaid carers quietly make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. Whether supporting a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend or neighbour, carers dedicate their time, energy, patience and compassion to helping those they love live …
This week (Monday 18 - Sunday 24 May) marks Learning at Work Week (LAW). This year's inspiring theme ‘Many ways to learn’ invites us to reflect on how we acquire new skills, adapt to changing environments, and grow as professionals. …
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year is 'Take Action'. While raising awareness about mental health is important, this year focuses on the practical steps we can all take to support our own wellbeing and …
Today, as the nation pauses to reflect on the 81st anniversary of VE Day, the Going Forward Into Employment (GFIE) team joins the country in honouring the courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of those who secured peace in Europe. VE …
Wednesday 11th March 2026 marked Young Carers Action Day an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about young carers. These are children and young people who provide crucial, unpaid care and support to family members, often due to a relative's illness, …
To mark T-Level Thursday as part of National Apprenticeship Week, we talk about the mutual benefits that are gained from hosting a T-Level student on industry placement. For the GFIE Team, a large part of our purpose is to break …
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